Becker's Healthcare December 5, 2024
Insurers are failing to comply with parity laws for substance use disorders, the American Medical Association alleged.
The association published its annual “Overdose Epidemic Report” in November. Harm reduction measures, including naloxone and other overdose reversal medications, have saved thousands of lives, the association wrote.
The number of overdose deaths also dropped in 2024 for the first time in decades, according to early CDC data.
Despite these positive developments, several key challenges remain, according to the AMA. In its report, the AMA alleged insurers are failing to comply with parity laws and that policymakers have...
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