Tag: medicaid
The IMD Exclusion and the Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Mental Health Treatment
For many years, federal rules restricted Medicaid from reimbursing the costs of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16 beds,...
CMS Expands Medicaid Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis by expanding coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries...
Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Medicaid Beneficiaries: Progress and Challenges
In recent years, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased significantly. However, despite notable progress,...
Washington D.C. Approves First Medicaid Waiver for Serious Mental Illness and Emotional Disturbance Treatment: A Milestone in Mental Health Care Reform
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment across the country, Washington, D.C. has...
Medicaid and Medication-Assisted Treatment: Progress and Barriers in Fighting Opioid Use Disorder
The number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is on the rise. This trend is promising, considering MAT's...
Expanding Medicaid Coverage: Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Health Providers
As payers continue to recognize the growing demand for behavioral health care, coverage for these services is expanding at an unprecedented rate. This trend...