This session will review findings of the PROUD (Promoting Resilience Among Medicaid Members with Opioid Use Disorder) study. This community partnered, participatory study assessed experiences of care for Medicaid members with opioid use disorder faced with environmental stressors such as hurricanes, floods, and pandemic surges. The presenter will review policy opportunities which may mitigate interruptions in care during major environmental stressors.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Describe the experiences and risks faced by people with opioid use disorder who live in communities threatened by climate events such as hurricanes, floods, and major storms, as well as describe policy opportunities which may serve to mitigate those risks.
