Healio (1/17, Rhoades) reported, “The rates of opioid use disorder among pregnant people enrolled in Medicaid may be twice as high as prior estimates, according to a recent cross-sectional analysis.” Researchers found that “pregnant persons with opioid use disorder also faced a higher risk for severe adverse health outcomes, with that risk increasing among those who enrolled in Medicaid in their final trimester or after delivery.” The findings were published in JAMA Network Open.
Related Links:
— “Risks faced by some pregnant Medicaid enrollees highlight need for adequate postnatal care,”Andrew (Drew) Rhoades, Healio, January 17, 2025