Lifesaving Opioid Addiction Meds Rarely Started After Emergency Visits for Overdose

Aug. 28, 2025
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University of Michigan researchers are examining what happens after patients receive emergency care for an opioid overdose. The study looks at how treatment continues once patients leave the hospital and whether they are connected to medications for opioid use disorder. By analyzing Medicaid claims nationwide, the research highlights important gaps and opportunities to improve access to care.

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