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Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Maryland Awarded $3.6M In Federal Funding To Address Opioid Use Among Pregnant People, New Mothers
The Associated Press: Maryland Wins $3.6M To Address Opioid Abuse During Pregnancy
Maryland’s Health Department has received $3.6 million in federal funding to address opioid use among pregnant and new mothers. The department launched the initiative, called the “Maternal Opioid Model,” this month, according to a statement released by the agency on Monday. The initiative focuses on improving substance abuse treatment for pregnant and postpartum mothers on Medicaid by providing them with additional resources during and after their pregnancies, the department said. (1/7)
The Baltimore Sun: Maryland Receives $3.6M To Address Opioid Crisis’ Impact On Mothers, Children
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which awarded the grant, the “Maternal Opioid Model” is a national initiative that looks to support “the coordination of clinical care and the integration of other services critical for health, wellbeing, and recovery.” The funding comes as federal and state officials continue to look to address more of the effects of the opioid crisis, which has claimed the lives of 1,574 people in Maryland this year as of September. (Davis, 1/6)
