Provider Composition. The Contractor will include licensed substance use disorder treatment programs and licensed substance use disorder professionals in its substance use disorder provider network. The network will include providers experienced in serving low-income populations, persons with poly- pharmacy and dual diagnosis in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the population to be served in a timely manner. The composition of the network will also recognize the multi-lingual, multi- cultural nature of the population to be served and include providers in locations where members are concentrated. In order to accomplish this, the Contractor may ease customary credentialing standards provided this does not jeopardize the Contractor’s licensure or accreditation status. The
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Sources: Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Services, Contract for Medicaid Managed Care Services, Medicaid Managed Care Services Agreement