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MOUD treatment among Medicaid beneficiaries increased from 60.0% to 69.1% between 2019 and 2023, indicating improved access to care.
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Despite increased MOUD treatment rates, 180-day retention in treatment declined from 62.6% to 57.6%, highlighting a need for improved continuity.
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States with low MOUD treatment rates in 2019 saw significant increases, with Kansas and Arkansas tripling their rates by 2023.
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Federal and state policy changes, such as removing prior authorization and allowing telehealth, aimed to expand MOUD treatment access.
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Future efforts should focus on enhancing retention in MOUD treatment through care coordination, case management, and clinician education.
