Challenges and costs related to MAT expansion and opioid epidemic
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Expanding MAT programs can be costly, with examples of high expenses such as monthly injections.
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The opioid epidemic has incurred significant societal costs, including economic and emotional burdens, with an estimated cost of nearly $1.5 trillion in the U.S. in 2020.
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Senator Cory Booker introduced the Rehabilitation and Recovery During Incarceration Act to extend MAT services in correctional facilities, potentially requiring additional funding through Medicaid.
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