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Health Plan Disenrollment and Mortality After Initiation of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder.

JAMA psychiatry·May 1, 2026·PMID 41779402

Why it matters

Insurance disruptions are common and deadly in this population. Recognizing disenrollment as a modifiable risk factor can prompt proactive outreach, retention efforts, and transition planning to prevent deaths.

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