This week on Behind The Lens, Elyse Stevens was a primary physician at the University Medical Center New Orleans, which runs an integrated health clinic specializing in treating patients with substance use disorders. At first, her patient-centered approach won her awards. But in 2025, the Louisiana medical licensing board began investigating her practices. She had to leave the state to continue working, she said.
Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine
Our guest this week is Aneri Pattani, a reporter from KFF Health News.
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