Improved Access to Non-Opioid Treatment Modalities

Year: 2019

Resolution Number: 66

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Jayne E. Courts, MD

Sponsor: Lee Begrow, DO

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with third party payers in the State of Michigan to improve access to non-opioid treatment modalities including, but not limited to, physical therapy and occupational therapy as recommended by the patient’s physician; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to work with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve access to non-opioid treatment modalities including, but not limited to, physical therapy and occupational therapy as recommended by the patient’s physician.

Fiscal Note: $25,000 or more as this resolution directs MSMS to engage in payer advocacy.

Resolution: View PDF for Improved Access to Non-Opioid Treatment Modalities

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org