Study: More states eliminating insurance hurdles for opioid use disorder medications
A new study from Tulane University found that, over the past decade, more states have moved to make it easier for people with opioid use disorder to get potentially life-saving medication. The study published in Health Affairs found that, as of 2023, 22 states have passed laws prohibiting private insurance plans from requiring prior authorization, a process that requires doctors to get insurer approval before prescribing certain medications for opioid use disorder. That’s an increase from only two states in 2015. Keep reading >>
New Tulane study finds breakdowns in food-related response to natural disasters
Disaster response is an important part of public health, as proper planning and implementation of those plans can have a significant impact on the collective health and survivability of an affected population. A major piece of disaster response is food security, which is consistent access to sustenance and nutrition. Keep reading >>
The Allergen Reduction and Child Health Study (ARCHS) was started at Tulane's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to help New Orleans children who suffer from asthma begin to have better outcomes. Keep reading>>
