Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
As the Nation continues to struggle with the opioid crisis, it is vital to gain a deeper understanding of those who are at risk of misuse or overdose. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic makes the need to look at this population even more pressing. The National Institutes of Health recently issued a warning that individuals with opioid use disorder could be particularly hard hit by COVID-19, as it is a disease that attacks the lungs. Respiratory disease is known to increase the mortality risk among people taking opioids.
Date Issued:
Monday, May 4, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OEI-02-19-00130
Component, if applicable:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
View Document:
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oei-02-19-00130.pdf | 2.02 MB |
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