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08/29/2016
In a letter to U.S. physicians, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls on clinicians to screen patients for opioid use disorder and to treat addiction as a chronic illness, not a moral failing.
In a letter to U.S. physicians, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls on clinicians to screen patients for opioid use disorder and to treat addiction as a chronic illness, not a moral failing.
In a letter to U.S. physicians,...
08/29/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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08/28/2016
Just as the shimmering sunlight of summer is quickly waning away, so too is the stellar opportunity we have to pass national mental health reform legislation this year.
Just as the shimmering sunlight of summer is quickly waning away, so too is the stellar opportunity we have to pass national mental health reform legislation this year.
Just as the shimmering sunlight...
08/28/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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08/26/2016
Pennsylvania launched its newly designed PDMP on Thursday, now with oversight by the health department and access granted to clinicians and pharmacists, who by law must use the database in everyday practice.
Pennsylvania launched its newly designed PDMP on Thursday, now with oversight by the health department and access granted to clinicians and pharmacists, who by law must use the database in everyday practice.
Pennsylvania launched its newly...
08/26/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
08/16/2016
Substance use disorders have very real effects on populations, but Rice University authors caution that policymakers should evaluate their beliefs and re-examine where resources would be put to best use.
Substance use disorders have very real effects on populations, but Rice University authors caution that policymakers should evaluate their beliefs and re-examine where resources would be put to best use.
Substance use disorders have...
08/16/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
08/12/2016
The National Council for Behavioral Health has launched the Behavioral Health + Economics Network, an initiative to foster communication between stakeholders in the mental health sector and bring about policy change.
The National Council for Behavioral Health has launched the Behavioral Health + Economics Network, an initiative to foster communication between stakeholders in the mental health sector and bring about policy change.
The National Council for...
08/12/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
08/05/2016
The overall number of U.S. drug courts surpassed 3,000 in 2014, with adult drug courts and DUI courts proving particularly effective in reducing recidivism.
The overall number of U.S. drug courts surpassed 3,000 in 2014, with adult drug courts and DUI courts proving particularly effective in reducing recidivism.
The overall number of U.S. drug...
08/05/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
08/01/2016
It's going to be an especially heated debate season with high emotion among supporters on both sides. Clinton and Trump are sharply divided on a number of issues, including several that behavioral health leaders are watching.
It's going to be an especially heated debate season with high emotion among supporters on both sides. Clinton and Trump are sharply divided on a number of issues, including several that behavioral health leaders are watching.
It's going to be an...
08/01/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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07/28/2016
The New York Department of Financial Services on Wednesday issued a letter of guidance to ensure health insurers comply with mental health parity standards. 
The New York Department of Financial Services on Wednesday issued a letter of guidance to ensure health insurers comply with mental health parity standards. 
The New York Department of...
07/28/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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07/27/2016
A confluence of several factors is bringing dramatic change to the care of persons with intellectual development or developmental disabilities, including the Affordable Care Act, the Olmstead Supreme Court decision, and major service...
A confluence of several factors is bringing dramatic change to the care of persons with intellectual development or developmental disabilities, including the Affordable Care Act, the Olmstead Supreme Court decision, and major service...
A confluence of several factors...
07/27/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
07/25/2016
On Friday, President Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act without much fanfare, but the bipartisan effort probably deserves more attention.
On Friday, President Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act without much fanfare, but the bipartisan effort probably deserves more attention.
On Friday, President Obama...
07/25/2016
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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