30-Day Median Retention In Opioid Treatment Programs Reached 61% In 2023

During 2023, the median 30-day retention rate for opioid treatment programs (OTPs) was 61%, according to a recent study. By 90 days, the retention rate dropped to just 42%, and by six months, only 28% of consumers remained in treatment.

The researchers analyzed data from over 261,000 Medicaid beneficiaries who received care at 1,138 OTPs nationwide. More than 400,000 treatment episodes (period of service at a facility) occurred for these individuals.

Among treatment episodes included in the 30-day retention measure, a subset of beneficiaries had received medication for opioid use disorder prior to OTP treatment . . .