NASHP Examines State Strategies for Primary Care SUD Treatment Referrals
The National Academy for State Health Policy published analysis on how states strengthen referral pathways from primary care settings to substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. The report focuses on state-level approaches to improve care coordination between primary care providers and SUD treatment systems. It appears to document ongoing state policy strategies rather than announce a specific new regulatory change or deadline. The findings are relevant to managed care organizations that contract with both primary care networks and behavioral health providers, particularly those operating integrated or carved-in SUD benefits.
Medicaid MCOs operating integrated behavioral health and physical health contracts must ensure effective referral mechanisms between primary care and SUD treatment networks to meet network adequacy and care coordination requirements.
Behavioral Health · Managed Care
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