A smoking cessation benefit can save money for Medicaid

Sunday, January 8, 2012 - 16:30 in Mathematics & Economics

New research indicates that including comprehensive tobacco cessation benefits in Medicaid insurance coverage can result in substantial savings for Medicaid programs. The study found that every dollar spent in program costs resulted in an average program savings of $3.12, which represents a $2.12 return on investment.

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