Treatment Initiation and Retention Among Medicaid Enrollees Diagnosed With Opioid Use Disorder in South Carolina

This study investigates treatment initiation and retention rates among South Carolina Medicaid enrollees newly diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD) in 2021, aiming to understand how patient demographics and community context influence these outcomes. The findings reveal low initiation and retention rates, particularly among non-Hispanic black enrollees and specific age groups, indicating a need for targeted interventions to enhance access to and engagement in OUD treatment.