Majority of Medicaid managed care plans cover opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, but access barriers remain

Majority of Medicaid managed care plans cover opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, but access barriers remain

A new study found that almost all plans in 40 states and Washington, DC covered at least one form of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone, although certain restrictions and quantity limits may still prevent people from accessing this life-saving drug.

Narcan cops: Officer perceptions of opioid use and willingness to carry naloxone

Opioid use has emerged as a significant public health crisis in cities across the United States. In Arizona, opioid overdose deaths increased by 65% f…