The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should determine the extent to which state Medicaid programs comply with federal requirements to cover medication-assisted treatment in all formats, and take actions as appropriate to ensure compliance, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released today. Congress asked GAO to review access barriers to MAT medications. GAO found that some state policies, such as prior authorization requirements and mandated distribution methods, can restrict Medicaid beneficiaries' access to MAT.
The departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury Sept. 9 released a final rule ensuring commercial health plans comply with the Mental…
The AHA Aug. 26 commented on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' home health prospective payment system proposed rule for calendar year 2025,…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., Aug. 28 released an advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents. The advisory highlights stressors that…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Aug. 26 awarded $100 million in navigator grants to 44 organizations to help consumers enroll in health…
The Health Resources and Services Administration Aug. 20 announced $1.4 billion in program funding for individuals with HIV who have low incomes to…
Two clinicians and a vehicle — that's the model Sheppard Pratt has been using to give behavioral health access to its communities. In this conversation, Jason…
