Responding to the Prescription Opioid Crisis

Source: Association for Community Affiliated Plans

This 2017 report from the Association for Community Affiliated Plans describes innovative practices designed to address opioid misuse and treat opioid use disorder (OUD) implemented in 5 Medicaid managed care organizations across the country. The practices focus on prevention and detection of misuse of prescription opioids, engaging beneficiaries in treatment when they are identified with an OUD, and engaging providers to support prevention and treatment.

Funding Source: Open Society Foundation

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Responding to the Prescription Opioid Crisis

A description of programs designed to address the opioid crisis implemented at 5 safety net health plans