Mandate Details

Description:	Report aggregate findings of the study of the use of opiates for the treatment of chronic pain conditions when acupuncture services are also part of the treatment for chronic pain as compared to opiate use among medical assistance recipients who are not receiving acupuncture.
Law:	2017 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 6 Art. 4 Sec. 63(b)
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):	Minn. Dept. of Human Services
Due Date:	02/15/2018
Frequency:	One time
Subjects:	Health Care - Pharmaceuticals Substance Use/Misuse - Opioids & Other Drugs

Title	Publisher(s)	Publication Date	Coverage	Date Received	Report Link
Is Acupuncture Associated with Reduced Opiate Use? A Review of Minnesota Medicaid Claims	Minn. Dept. of Human Services	February 15, 2018		02/16/2018	18-0253.pdf