Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook

https://integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook?c-7-ANN The AHRQ Academy’s newly updated Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Playbook (MOUD Playbook) is now live, refreshed with updated and new content to meet the evolving needs of providers and communities tackling the opioid crisis. This essential resource reflects major regulatory shifts, including the removal of the X-waiver requirement, expanded telehealth and payer acceptance, and over-the-counter naloxone availability. It addresses the growing impact of fentanyl and its analogs, adolescent overdose rates, and the experiences of unhoused individuals with OUD. The updated Playbook emphasizes lifesaving, low-threshold, person-centered care—supporting providers in delivering MOUD despite resistance to counseling or continued substance use. The new Quick Start Guide, enhanced telehealth guidance, references to the latest research and resources, and vignettes from patients and providers with lived experience make the updated playbook more useful than ever for implementing and sustaining evidence-based OUD treatment. Whether you are just beginning your MOUD journey or refining an established program, the MOUD Playbook is your go-to, practical resource for delivering compassionate, effective care. Access the updated MOUD Playbook now.