The Cost of Opioid Use Disorder-Related Conditions in Medicare

Original research
by
Mark, Tami L. et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

No

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study estimated cost savings from expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for persons with opioid use disorders (OUD).

Findings/Key points

Expanding Medicare coverage of appropriate levels of care could improve access to effective treatment and reduce the costs associated with untreated OUD. This will likely result in substantial Medicare cost savings.

Design/methods

Three different cost-comparison methods

Keywords

Policy/Regulatory