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DHS updates manuals to reflect removal of prior-authorizations for MAT drugs

PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE - SENATE · August 12, 2020
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Summary

The Department of Human Services presented rule changes to align MAT (medication-assisted treatment) manuals with session law removing prior authorization requirements; CMS approved wording adjustments and the rule was recorded as reviewed.

Mark White of the Department of Human Services briefed the committee on rule changes related to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. White said a session law removed prior-authorization…

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