In various health care law blogs and posts, lawyers across the country have been writing about the “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act” (EKRA)...
What Does It Mean When We Call Addiction a Brain Disorder?
When the 2016 Florida Legislature allocated funds for the formation of the Palm Beach County Sober Homes Task Force, my first instinct was that the...
Recommitting to the Mission
Dear Friends and Subscribers: First, Happy Holidays to all. This is my favorite time of year, mostly because this is when the new Star Wars movies...
The Positive Economic Impact of the Treatment Industry and Recovery Community
The health care industry is the job engine of many parts of the U.S., aided by funding as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Florida, California,...
County officials see sober home fix in 1999 federal statement
Stymied in the state legislature and blocked by federal law, Palm Beach County leaders have found what they hope is an alternate route to helping...
The Wearable Medical Tech Industry Keeps Going
Happy Fall to everyone. With the release of the new iPhone 6 and the new Apple Health App, the “wearable tech” market is really gaining traction....
‘Sober coaches’ an option for aiding in recovery
As if there wasn’t another way for people to take advantage of a vulnerable population…… This is a great idea, but without sufficient oversight and...
Top 10 Reasons to Register for the FARR Annual Conference
1. If Recovery Residences don’t demonstrate that we have successfully organized under the FARR umbrella, well-funded and highly organized NIMBY...
How to Reconcile Integration with Anti-Kickback Laws and Market-Based Compensation
“Many hospitals are hiring and contracting with doctors to boost referrals and serve members in their coordinated-care networks. But how to pay...
Sober homes face new government scrutiny
More of the "plague and predator" fear mongering. Sober homes face new government scrutiny