Methadone Coverage Could Return to Medicaid Menu

Published November 19, 2013

Methadone coverage could return to Medicaid menu
The Illinois Medicaid program is weighing whether to resume covering methadone treatments, a proposal that is likely to stir up controversy after the practice was halted about 20 years ago amid criticism about the soaring costs of substance abuse care …
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Cardio Notes: Device Works in Refractory Angina
In the current trial, which included 104 patients enrolled in centers in Europe and Canada, the device versus a sham control significantly improved functional capabilities and symptoms — defined as a two-class improvement in scores on the Canadian …
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WAREHAM-AREA HEALTH NOTES
Additionally, Southcoast's Occupational Health rehab program will also be located on site, providing specialized physical therapy, hand therapy and work conditioning for patients injured on the job. Services at the new site will be provided by a …
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Final mental health parity rules clarify requirements regarding treatment …
On November 8, 2013, over three years after issuing interim final regulations, the Obama administration released final rules implementing the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), which is …
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