Dear John,

Methadone is a vital medication for opioid use disorder, yet it remains underused because of restrictive federal and state regulations.

In an ahead-of-print article from our September theme issue offering insights on the opioid crisis, Ellen Latsko and coauthors explore how mandates applied to Medicaid coverage in 2020 led to greater methadone distribution for treating opioid use disorder.

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Theme Issue Briefing: Insights About The Opioid Crisis

Join Health Affairs September 3 for a free virtual briefing on our September theme issue on opioids.

Panels include:

• Geographic and Systemic Challenges in the Opioid Crisis
• Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment and Harm Reduction
• Opioid Treatment Coverage, Access, and Quality Across Payers
• Treatment Gaps for Youth and Justice-Involved Individuals

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