Recently, @CMSgov released a report that identifies best practices and potential solutions for reducing barriers to using services delivered via telehealth for children suffering from #SUD. #OPIOIDCRISIS #TRANSFORMINGMEDICAID Learn more here: medicaid.gov/medicaid/benef… 
One of the many things this report shows is that telehealth programs are successfully providing quality services to patients who may not otherwise have access, when utilized, but there is still more work to be done. #SUPPORTACT
On 3/22 @CMSgov released tools & checklists that states can use when responding to the COVID19 pandemic. One tool, the #Medicaid Disaster State Plan Amendment Template, allows them to temporarily expand telehealth during emergencies. medicaid.gov/resources-for-…
On 4/2 @CMSgov released a #Medicaid Bulletin that identifies opportunities for telehealth delivery methods to increase access to Medicaid services and federal reimbursement for SUD treatment services delivered via telehealth. medicaid.gov/sites/default/…
On 4/23 @CMSgov released the Medicaid & CHIP Telehealth Toolkit to help states strip away regulatory red tape & unleash new telehealth resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. medicaid.gov/medicaid/benef…
CMS has also worked to provide FAQS, and continues to work with our state partners to ensure they have all of the flexibilities & tools they need to continue respond to the COVID19 pandemic. medicaid.gov/state-resource…
