Dear John,

On Tuesday, Health Affairs is releasing their September theme issue offering insights on the opioid crisis. Check out an ahead-of-print article from Ellen Latsko and learn about theme issue events coming up next month.

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Theme Issue Briefing

The briefing will include panels on:

• Geographic and Systemic Challenges in the Opioid Crisis
• Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment and Harm Reduction
• Opioid Treatment Coverage, Access, and Quality Across Payers
• Treatment Gaps for Youth and Justice-Involved Individuals

The Current Opioids Policy Landscape & What’s Ahead

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The Substantial Costs Of The No Surprises Act Arbitration Process

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For States With Cost Growth Targets, 2023 Spending Growth Was High Across The Board

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Like A Wrecking Ball: Why The Hit To Disparate Impact Analysis Is A Blow To Public Health

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Unlearning In Medical AI: A New Frontier For Privacy, Regulation, And Trust

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