CMCS Informational Bulletin: State Guidance For Implementation of Medicaid Drug Utilization (DUR) Provisions

On August 5, 2019, the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) released this informational bulletin regarding State Guidance for Implementation of Medicaid Drug Utilization Review (DUR) provisions included in Section 1004 of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act. The informational bulletin includes but is not limited to background information, a discussion of the background, claims review requirements, additional information on the Program to Monitor and Antipsychotic Medications by Children . . .