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11/20/2015
Consumers want information on medical treatments that might improve their health or quality of life, but the AMA believes drug ads drive them down the path to more costly prescriptions.
Consumers want information on medical treatments that might improve their health or quality of life, but the AMA believes drug ads drive them down the path to more costly prescriptions.
Consumers want information on...
11/20/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/20/2015
If signed by the president, S.599 would continue a demonstration project that allows emergency psychiatric care for adult Medicaid beneficiaries without IMD exclusions.
If signed by the president, S.599 would continue a demonstration project that allows emergency psychiatric care for adult Medicaid beneficiaries without IMD exclusions.
If signed by the president,...
11/20/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
11/20/2015
SAMHSA Acting Administrator Kana Enomoto stepped into the role in August with the departure of Pamela Hyde.
SAMHSA Acting Administrator Kana Enomoto stepped into the role in August with the departure of Pamela Hyde.
SAMHSA Acting Administrator Kana...
11/20/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
11/18/2015
A major chasm in positions between Democrats and Republicans on mental health policy reflects a similar gulf within the mental health field itself. Because of this large disparity in points of view, it seems best to propose alternatives.
A major chasm in positions between Democrats and Republicans on mental health policy reflects a similar gulf within the mental health field itself. Because of this large disparity in points of view, it seems best to propose alternatives.
A major chasm in positions...
11/18/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
11/16/2015
For those who wonder if parity will ever be a reality, know that work is being done to move closer to the implementation that was envisioned by lawmakers. 
For those who wonder if parity will ever be a reality, know that work is being done to move closer to the implementation that was envisioned by lawmakers. 
For those who wonder if parity...
11/16/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/10/2015
Colorado voters will decide next year whether to create a single-payer healthcare system that offers coverage for all, financed with tax dollars.
Colorado voters will decide next year whether to create a single-payer healthcare system that offers coverage for all, financed with tax dollars.
Colorado voters will decide next...
11/10/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
10/30/2015
Experts advise treatment centers to refine the focus of drug testing on quality improvement, following established clinical guidelines.
Experts advise treatment centers to refine the focus of drug testing on quality improvement, following established clinical guidelines.
Experts advise treatment centers...
10/30/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
10/28/2015
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) recently issued a statement reminding the community that it supports the use of medication assisted treatment.
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) recently issued a statement reminding the community that it supports the use of medication assisted treatment.
The National Association of...
10/28/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
10/28/2015
County behavioral health authorities confront a large and continuing problem: about 1 in 5 adults experience a mental disorder each year, yet, more than half of those did not receive any care. This reality was presented in a...
County behavioral health authorities confront a large and continuing problem: about 1 in 5 adults experience a mental disorder each year, yet, more than half of those did not receive any care. This reality was presented in a...
County behavioral health...
10/28/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/27/2015
While the current House bill meets more opposition, a Senate version of mental health legislation is on deck for a markup by yearend.
While the current House bill meets more opposition, a Senate version of mental health legislation is on deck for a markup by yearend.
While the current House bill...
10/27/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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