Episode Synopsis "Using SPAs and 1115 Waivers to Improve Cessation Coverage"

Join the American Lung Association for a conversation with Lara Coughlin about using 1115 waivers and State Plan Amendments (SPAs) to improve cessation coverage in state Medicaid programs. During the podcast we talk about the difference between SPAs and 1115 waivers, and when is best to use each. For more information, please see our healthcare glossary and our factsheet on SPAs and 1115 Waivers. Music attribution: “Creative Commons Hope” by Yakov Golman is licensed under CC BY 4.0. 

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