Shares information on how states partnered with local, and community partners to increase the use of self-managed blood pressure for those with high blood pressure, as well as state-level findings.
Shares an overview of covered tobacco cessation benefits under Colorado Medicaid.
Assesses: 1) approaches and perceptions among providers that may influence uptake of tobacco cessation for their Medicaid patients, and 2) preferred tools and resources that may aid providers in supporting appropriate tobacco cessation interventions, including Medicaid coding/billing.
Details promotional approaches for engaging the state’s health care professionals and Medicaid members in order to increase utilization of mechanisms supporting tobacco cessation.
Details covered cessation services, eligible providers, billing codes for counseling, definitions of physician extenders, referral program information, and links to managed care organization contacts.