Senate Finance Health Subcommittee Explores Barriers to SUD Treatment in Medicare and Medicaid

Senate Finance Health Subcommittee Explores Barriers to SUD Treatment in Medicare and Medicaid

The Senate Finance Health Subcommittee hosted a roundtable panel discussion on opportunities to improve substance use disorder care in federal health programs. Roundtable participants shared their expertise in the treatment of substance use disorder, with particular insights on treatment for adolescents and providing care in community-based settings. The participants shared their collective frustration with barriers to prescribing methadone, prior authorization… (Marceno, April 10, 2024) #Health Equity, #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Opioids