Policy & Medicine October 28, 2024
As the opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities, attention has turned to how best to allocate the billions in opioid settlement funds. With over $50 billion from settlements, states and localities have a unique opportunity to address the crisis, but missteps from previous settlements, like the tobacco settlement, serve as a warning. In a recent conversation, Dr. Michael Giles, founder and CEO of Sonara Health, shared his insights on innovative solutions for opioid treatment and the challenges facing effective allocation of these funds.
Opioid Settlement Funds: A Critical Opportunity
The opioid settlement funds present an unprecedented opportunity to reduce opioid-related harm through treatment and intervention....