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Ep. 96 – Expanded Medicaid Coverage and Government Funding: Andrew Joseph, STAT
Ep. 96 – Expanded Medicaid Coverage and Government Funding: Andrew Joseph, STAT
Ep. 96 – Expanded Medicaid Coverage and Government Funding: Andrew Joseph, STAT
Thursday 18th May 2017
Journalist Andrew Joseph discusses Virginia's innovative Medicaid strategies in combating the opioid crisis on Cover2 Resources.
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Get the buttons here!Virginia's Bold Moves: Andrew Joseph on Medicaid and Opioid Recovery
It just kind of goes to show that there are limits still imposed by the actual Medicaid statute and law.
What if the key to tackling the opioid crisis lay in innovative state policies? In this episode of the Cover2 Resources podcast, host Greg McNeil sits down with Andrew Joseph, a journalist from STAT, to discuss how Virginia is leading the charge. Andrew sheds light on how the state has leveraged expanded Medicaid coverage to enhance addiction services, even securing a federal waiver to boost reimbursement rates and increase the number of providers accepting Medicaid.
Despite some limitations imposed by Medicaid law, such as restrictions on facilities with more than 16 beds, Virginia's approach has inspired other states to consider similar strategies. Andrew also touches on the importance of personal stories in humanizing the opioid crisis and adapting to ever-changing circumstances. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how policy changes can make a real difference in the fight against addiction.