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10/26/2015
As new federal policy aims to increase medication assisted treatment, one wonders what solutions are needed in rural areas.
As new federal policy aims to increase medication assisted treatment, one wonders what solutions are needed in rural areas.
As new federal policy aims to...
10/26/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
10/21/2015
All federal healthcare workers must complete training on the appropriate prescribing of opioids within 18 months and then refresh their training every three years. 
All federal healthcare workers must complete training on the appropriate prescribing of opioids within 18 months and then refresh their training every three years. 
All federal healthcare workers...
10/21/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/19/2015
While the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) has been law for seven years, 24 senators are calling for additional guidance. 
While the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) has been law for seven years, 24 senators are calling for additional guidance. 
While the Mental Health Parity...
10/19/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/16/2015
A new SAMHSA resource confirms that conversion therapy is inappropriate, and alternatives must be explored when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
A new SAMHSA resource confirms that conversion therapy is inappropriate, and alternatives must be explored when discussing sexual orientation and gender identity.
A new SAMHSA resource confirms...
10/16/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
10/15/2015
Just to give you a hint about the sheer volume of addiction-related bills before Congress, here's a quick snapshot. This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Just to give you a hint about the sheer volume of addiction-related bills before Congress, here's a quick snapshot. This is by no means an exhaustive list.
Just to give you a hint about...
10/15/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/13/2015
A new report provides a snapshot of how well states are enforcing parity rules. Clearly, there's still work to do.
A new report provides a snapshot of how well states are enforcing parity rules. Clearly, there's still work to do.
A new report provides a snapshot...
10/13/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/13/2015
Massachusetts proposes to allow hospitals to hold individuals with addictions involuntarily for three days and obtain legal permission to place them in longer-term treatment.
Massachusetts proposes to allow hospitals to hold individuals with addictions involuntarily for three days and obtain legal permission to place them in longer-term treatment.
Massachusetts proposes to allow...
10/13/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
10/08/2015
A discussion this week in Ohio on the lasting effects of marijuana use quickly turned into a different conversation. Advocates and community members were concerned about the roll-out of recreational marijuana policy in Colorado. 
A discussion this week in Ohio on the lasting effects of marijuana use quickly turned into a different conversation. Advocates and community members were concerned about the roll-out of recreational marijuana policy in Colorado. 
A discussion this week in Ohio...
10/08/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/08/2015
The bill, which went into effect on July 1, allows medical professionals—including nurses, social workers and therapists—currently in good standings in other states to receive licensure for practicing in the state within 60 days.
The bill, which went into effect on July 1, allows medical professionals—including nurses, social workers and therapists—currently in good standings in other states to receive licensure for practicing in the state within 60 days.
The bill, which went into effect...
10/08/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/06/2015
The UNITE to Face Addiction rally served as a natural segue to the National Council for Behavioral Health’s annual Hill Day.
The UNITE to Face Addiction rally served as a natural segue to the National Council for Behavioral Health’s annual Hill Day.
The UNITE to Face Addiction...
10/06/2015
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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