I just received the attached from Addiction Professional Magazine, which, in my opinion, is a must read about the antiquated system of substance...
The Future of Substance Abuse Treatment
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Wellington town hall meeting to address ‘sober homes’
Anyone with an interest should absolutely attend this meeting. Don't let it be a one-decided discussion. Let them see the "Faces of Recovery" as...
OIG’s 2014 plan promises scrutiny for behavioral health
By Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief of Behavioral Healthcare In a recent story, “Compliance programs stress effectiveness” (Behavioral Healthcare,...
Letter from DCF RE: Patient Brokering
Many of you have called me regarding letters you may have received from DCF regarding Patient Brokering. Please be aware that the letter has been...
Further Discussions on the Marketplace Impact of the Affordable Care Act
As initially predicted, the marketplace is moving towards consolidation of services and this may likely begin to see capture in the substance abuse...
An addiction treatment campus goes tobacco-free: Lessons learned
While we try to remove the legal barriers to treatment and counteract the stigma of being in recovery, it does not help that the stereotype of...
CMS publishes final rule on direct patient access to test results
By The Pathology Blawg The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) yesterday published its final amendments to HIPAA and CLIA that will...
PALM BEACH LEGISLATORS WANT OVERSIGHT ON SOBER HOMES
As part of my ongoing commitment to keep Palm Beach County safe Sen. Jeff Clemens and I are gaining even more support on our bill regarding sober...
Shifting Away from Fee for Service Towards Coordinated Care Payment Models
I know I sound like a broken record on this one, but the substance abuse treatment industry is now in the same boat as the rest of the healthcare...
Payment system among the unconventional aspects of treatment center in Michigan
Best Drug Rehabilitation offers flat rate for residential services. A northern Michigan residential treatment program that offers customized...