IAP CMS Commentary

This month’s commentary is focused on sharing information about the new states we have recently begun working with and to remind states about our upcoming informational webinar for Medicaid agencies interested in promoting community integration in long-term services and supports...

The three program priority areas that we announced at the end of 2014, in addition to substance use disorder, are taking root. IAP provides states with targeted program support, tools, and technical resources for: (1) Medicaid beneficiaries with complex needs and high costs; (2) community...

The IAP has gotten off to an enthusiastic start. The message from states, supporting Substance Use Disorders (SUD) as the first program area, was loud and clear. We received letters of interest from 26 states eager to participate. We couldn’t be more pleased and have engaged each of these 26...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the IAP Substance Use Disorder (SUD) webinar on November 7th. The goal of the webinar was to provide states with details on the upcoming High-Intensity Learning Collaborative as well as additional opportunities to participate in the SUD initiative. The...

We are excited to confirm that the first IAP focus area will address strategies to improve states substance use disorder (SUD) treatment systems. SUD is a serious and growing problem in the U.S., but evidence is also strong for the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of treatment. Based on...