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Availability of Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Areas of High Foster Care Increases

Parental opioid use disorder (OUD) is a risk factor for the maltreatment of children and placement into foster care. Opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is an evidence-based treatment for OUD using medications such as methadone and buprenorphine. OAT can help parents enter recovery and reduce the risk of maltreatment, and potentially improve child welfar

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Persons in Low-Income Households Have Less Access to Internet Services

This factsheet presents estimates of access to internet services for low-income families, as well as differences by demographic characteristics and geography. Key takeaways include:

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Virtual Case Management in Human Services Programs

To limit viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, government and public health officials have asked the public to engage in social distancing. In response, many human services agencies are closing their offices and providing services in other ways, such as online and over the telephone. This has created daunting challenges for services tha

Virtual Case Management Considerations and Resources for Human Services Programs

By Annette Waters, Pamela Winston, and Robin Ghertner April 1, 2020

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Improving Human Services Using Virtual Technical Assistance

HHS and other federal agencies support a wide range of technical assistance (TA) initiatives – including both virtual and in-person efforts – to support their significant investment in local communities working to improve economic resilience and well-being. Virtual TA is a form of planned and ongoing TA delivered remotely with built-in opport

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. Texas

Texas Agencies/Organizations Contacted Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Medicaid/CHIP Policy and Programs Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Medicaid/CHIP Healthcare Transformation Waiver Operations Background

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. New York

New York Agencies/Organizations Contacted New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Community Technical Assistance Center of New York (CTAC) & Managed Care Technical Assistance Center of New York (MCTAC)

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. North Carolina

North Carolina Agencies/Organizations Contacted North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and Substance Use North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) (two members interviewed)

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. California

California Agencies/Organizations Contacted California County Behavioral Health Directors Association Division of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. PROJECT AND REPORT INFORMATION

Substance Use Disorder Providers and Insurance Reimbursement

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. NOTES

Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center. Scopes of Practice for Behavioral Health Professionals . Accessed November 2018 at http://www.behavioralhealthworkforce.org/practice-data-visualizations/ . See https://www.providerexpress.com/content/ope-provexpr/us/en/our-network/jon-states.html .

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX G: Case Studies

The following states are contained in this section:

APPENDIX F: Case Study Selection Methodology

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX F: Case Study Selection Methodology

EXHIBIT F1. Characteristics of Case Study States in Relation to National Levels California New York Texas

APPENDIX E: Detailed Methodology: Billing

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX E: Detailed Methodology: Billing Eligibility and Reimbursement

Medicaid The review of billing eligibility and reimbursement policies was conducted between July and October 2018. The main data source was state Medicaid FFS plans. The following search and data extraction methods were used in the review. Search Domain and Strategy

APPENDIX D: Detailed Methodology: Licensing/

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX D: Detailed Methodology: Licensing/Credentialing Review

We reviewed states' licensing/credentialing board websites to identify requirements for every SUD counseling, SUD technician, peer recovery specialist, and SUD prevention specialist credential available within each state. At the time data were extracted, we classified each treatment credential either into one of the five categories defined in SAMH

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX C: Sources Consulted for the Environmental Scan

In addition to database searches, the following journals were scanned for relevant articles published during the past 10 years: Addiction Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research Advances in Alcohol and Substance Abuse American Journal of Community Psychology American Jour

APPENDIX B: Reimbursement Detailed Table

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. APPENDIX B: Reimbursement Detailed Table

EXHIBIT B1. Exact and Alternative Reimbursement Codes by State H0001 H0049 H0050

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. EXHIBIT A9: Requirements: Prevention Specialist

EXHIBIT A9. Requirements: Prevention Specialist State Abbr. Credential Title Minimum Degree Education Hours

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. EXHIBIT A8: Requirements: Peer Recovery Specialist

EXHIBIT A8. Requirements: Peer Recovery Specialist State Abbr. Credential Title Focus* Education Hours

CREDENTIALING, LICENSING, AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE SUD WORKFORCE: A REVIEW OF POLICIES AND PRACTICES ACROSS THE NATION. EXHIBIT A7: Requirements: Clinical Supervisor

EXHIBIT A7. Requirements: Clinical Supervisor State Abbr. Credential Title Minimum Degree and/or Required Credential to Qualify*

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