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Opioid settlement funds could help close health gaps
Original: Opioid settlement funds could bridge some health gaps
Money from opioid settlements could be directed toward closing gaps in local health services, according to reporting from Martha's Vineyard. The discussion centers on how communities receiving settlement payouts might use the funds to expand access to care beyond addiction treatment alone. Officials and residents are weighing priorities for the money as it becomes available.
Why now: Opioid settlement money is starting to reach communities, prompting debate over how best to spend it.
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