Molly Candon, PhD

A large commercial insurer is increasingly covering acupuncture, which is a safe and effective alternative to opioids, for multiple pain conditions.

The authors describe a pay-for-performance initiative targeting behavioral health providers, which was introduced by a large Medicaid managed care organization across multiple states.

This article describes the Philadelphia Medicaid Opioid Prescribing Initiative that was launched by a multidisciplinary team and mailed local Medicaid providers individualized prescribing report cards.