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How Medicaid Expansion Changed Opioid Treatment Access

Learn how ACA Medicaid expansion affected eligibility and opioid use disorder treatment access, and why coverage still varies by state and health plan.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 21, 20266 min read

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Telehealth Buprenorphine Prescribing Rules in 2026

Understand the federal 2026 telemedicine pathway for buprenorphine, including the six-month limit, PDMP checks, state-law caveats, and patient safeguards.

Grata Editorial TeamUpdated August 11, 20265 min read

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Where Are Opioid Settlement Funds Going? A 2026 Update

Learn how to track opioid settlement spending in Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, evaluate public reports, and ask informed questions about treatment access.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 6, 20263 min read

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42 CFR Part 2 in 2026: Substance Use Treatment Confidentiality

Understand the 2026 rules for substance use disorder treatment records, including consent, HIPAA alignment, legal proceedings, notices, and patient rights.

Grata Editorial TeamUpdated August 11, 20266 min read

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DEA X-Waiver Is Gone: What It Means for Patients Seeking Suboxone

The X-waiver requirement ended in January 2023, dramatically expanding access to buprenorphine treatment. Learn how this policy change affects your ability to find Suboxone providers.

Grata Editorial TeamFebruary 23, 202612 min read

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