Michigan: Improving Access to Asthma Control Benefits in Medicaid

This commentary explores Michigan’s efforts in improving access and adherence to asthma medications and devices, as well as promoting the use of evidence-based interventions to improve access to important asthma devices and services, such as home-based care and education.

Through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 6|18 Initiative, officials from Michigan’s Population Health Administration and Medical Services Administration collaborated to improve access and adherence to asthma medications and devices, and expand use of intensive self-management education.