https://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-treatment-gap-in-medicare-methadone-clinics/
Medicare does not cover Methadone, which is the most effective of three medications used to treat opioid addiction. I find this quite interesting. According to the article, this is because Methadone doesn't meet the requirement of Medicare's Part D drug program since it can't be sold in a retail pharmacy. What do you think is the biggest obstacle to get this drug approved for coverage? With methadone treatment centers on the rise, will Medicare continue to bar people from obtaining this treatment?
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