Opioid use disorder (OUD) has affected Tennessee in monumental ways, taking a toll on both small and large communities. In the face of this epidemic, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Tennessee began looking for ways to assist with recovery while also providing resources to help prevent future occurrences.
See how UnitedHealthcare is using a new, comprehensive network to merge two opposite ends of the treatment spectrum. By pairing medication with behavioral health support, such as peer counseling and therapy, UnitedHealthcare is working to slow the opioid epidemic in Tennessee communities and save lives.