Apple Health Provider Alert: Implementation of opoid clinical policy

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 10/26/2017 04:05 PM PDT

Apple Health (Medicaid) Provider Alert

On November 1, 2017, the Health Care Authority (the agency) will implement its opioid clinical policy for all Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) clients, both through agency-contracted managed care organizations and fee-for-service. We have created a patient handout for prescribers and pharmacies to give to patients who have questions about the policy.

You may find more information regarding the agency’s new opioid policy and download the Patient handout from the agency’s Opioids page.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority purchases health care for more than 2 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid) and the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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Apple Health Provider Alert: Implementation of opoid clinical policy

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