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Removing barriers to access to care

New federal opioid use disorder treatment regulations open doors for more seeking treatment. It’s been more than 20 years since the federal government updated regulations for opioid treatment programs (OTPs). However, U.S. federal budget reconciliations for 2023 included some important updates to the way opioid

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Medicaid HCBS beneficiaries may have chance to review state programs It’s been more than two years since Jose has been able to work due to a progressive respiratory disorder. As his health declines, he’s become increasingly dependent on his daughter not only for home care,

Building the right fit

Why you should involve providers in software implementation The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) continues to encourage health and human services agencies to implement modular and interoperable software for care management, data management, incident management, etc. Put another way, any technology that

Two more years?

HCBS Relief Act would provide emergency funding for HCBS As American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated for Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) programs continue to run out, disability services advocates are celebrating the introduction of a new plan to extend emergency relief funding.

CMS needs your help

Proposed critical incident management system survey open for comment The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing to survey state Medicaid agencies on their critical incident management practices … again. A similar survey of critical incident management systems (CIMS) was completed in

Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility, Preventing Churn

How health IT can prevent Medicaid waiver program churn for qualifying beneficiaries. For nearly three years, Medicaid agencies took on unprecedented numbers of program beneficiaries in need of coverage and services. And, with the introduction of the continuous enrollment provision from the federal government, from

Should Family Caregivers Get Paid?

Medicaid HCBS programs shift funding allocations as public health emergency flexibilities end Family caregivers have always been the backbone of home- and community-based services (HCBS), stepping up to provide for loved ones so they can remain right where they want to be – at home.

Aging in Place

Older Americans living in rural communities face unique challenges in accessing healthcare and support services. Approximately one in five older adults live in a rural county in the United States. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates most of the country’s “older-age counties” – approximately 85

Digging Deeper

Meeting CMS proposed rule critical incident reporting and investigation requirements. Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) participants are among those most vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. Yet, a standard definition of what classifies as a critical incident in need of investigation and resolution does

Checking in … Again

CMS proposes more routine reassessments of HCBS needs to promote person-centered care planning Sitting on her living room couch – the place in her home that normally serves as a sanctuary – Diane was very aware of all her limitations. The four-hour assessment she had

Key Features	ASAM CONTINUUM	ASAM CO-Triage
Used By	Behavioral health and specialty SUD treatment programs	Behavioral health intake centers, non-addiction specific or emergency medical settings
Administered By	All members of the behavioral health clinical care team, including counselors, social workers, and medical staff	Clinicians, probation officers, social workers, first responders, recovery support service staff, and other non-clinicians supervised by an SUD specialist
Administration Time	~60 minutes	~10 minutes
Outputs	Comprehensive level of care recommendation Summary and Narrative reports that include information essential to patient diagnosis and treatment planning	Provisional level of care recommendation A report that includes dimensional scoring, provisional care recommendation
Key Benefits	Standardize the assessment process to produce more accurate patient placement and treatment planning Improve patient outcomes and reduce no-shows Streamline the utilization management process Collect data for program evaluations and to inform policy decisions	Quickly assess patient’s overall needs Increase the likelihood that patients are referred to the appropriate level of care Streamline the referral process by sharing key problems and needs from program to program
Annual Cost of Subscription	$504/user*	$144/user*

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