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January 08, 2017

State Medicaid directors say 15-day inpatient limits may endanger some patients with mental illness

State Medicaid agencies want the CMS to extend the length of stay for inpatient psychiatric services, saying some patients with substance abuse disorders or severe depression need more time to get well. They worry the length of stay could affect treatment options.

Read more from Modern Healthcare here.

Posted at 07:48 AM in Medicaid, Mental Health |

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