This 2019 bulletin describes evidence-based practices for providing medication assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals with opioid use disorder and coverage of these treatment by Virginia’s Medicaid program. Continue reading
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Translating Local Innovation Into Statewide Policy: Lessons From a Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Prior Authorization Pilot in Camden, New Jersey
In 2017 the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers began a pilot in partnership with local addiction treatment providers and UnitedHealthCare to see if removing prior authorization requirements for buprenorphine would reduce barriers to treatment and improve patient and system outcomes. Continue reading
State Guidance for the New Limited Exception to the IMD Exclusion for Certain Pregnant and Postpartum Women (SUPPORT Act): Help for Moms and Babies
The 2018 SUPPORT Act passed by Congress directed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to create a exception to the institution for mental disease (IMD) exclusion for certain pregnant and postpartum women. The IMD exclusion forbids the expenditure of federal funding on services provided in facilities with Continue reading
State Guidance for Implementation of the Treatment for Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome in Residential Pediatric Recovery Centers (SUPPORT Act)
The 2018 SUPPORT Act passed by Congress directed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to create a new provider type in Medicaid of “residential pediatric recovery centers” (RPRCs) which treat infants with neonatal opiate withdrawal/neonatal abstinence syndrome. This letter provides guidance for states wishing to add RPRCs as provider types eligible for reimbursement through Medicaid. Continue reading
Recovery Housing Development Guidebook
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services prepared this step-by-step guide for people operating or creating a sober living environment recovery house that conforms to Ohio rules and regulations. The guide additionally provides information about administrative and operational considerations, developing Continue reading
Report to the President and Congress: Section 1018 Action Plan for Technical Assistance and Support for Innovative State Strategies to Provide Housing-related Supports to Individuals with Substance Use Disorder Under Medicaid
This 2019 report to the President and Congress describes how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to assist states in providing housing-related supports to individuals with substance use disorders in Medicaid as instructed by the 2018 SUPPORT Act. The report describes forthcoming initiatives from Continue reading
Pain Management Resources
This website from the Washington Medical Commission includes resources for Washington physicians and physician assistants on pain management and information about the 2018 Washington state opioid prescribing rules.
Funding Source: Washington Medical Commission
Opioid Prescribing Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions
This website presents frequently asked questions about the 2018 Washington State opioid prescribing rules for health care providers.
Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
Washington’s New Opioid Prescribing Rules for Patients
This 3 minute video explains the 2018 Washington State opioid prescribing guidelines for patients and caregivers. The video features the voices of pain patients and advocates.
Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health
Opioid Prescribing Patient and Public Frequently Asked Questions
In 2018 Washington State passed opioid prescribing guidelines for health care providers. This website presents frequently asked questions about the guidelines for patients and caregivers.
Funding Source: Washington State Department of Health