Published June 8, 2025
featured Joshua Lynch in an article about how Medicaid costs might be lowered by tackling substance use disorders. Lynch explained the reason Medicaid enrollees with substance use disorders have higher health costs is because they often also have additional health complications. This could be physical health conditions, such as hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, or mental health disorders, "which can lead to more complex health care needs," said Lynch.
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