Prior to 2016, there was no law in Florida governing the relationship between sober homes and treatment programs. Certification of recovery...
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...
Will Addiction Treatment Be Eliminated from Obamacare Requirements?
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a federal rule late Friday aimed at giving states more flexibility in...
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,...
The Continued Evolution of Treatment
“Intensified post-treatment support at Caron illustrates potential of monitoring” Caron has been offering and continues to extend to patients one...
The Future of Substance Abuse Treatment
I just received the attached from Addiction Professional Magazine, which, in my opinion, is a must read about the antiquated system of substance...
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...
Insurance Fraud – More Fraud in the Substance Abuse Drug Screening Urinalysis Industry
Meant to include this one earlier, brought to our attention from our friends over at PathologyBlawg.com A chain of opiate addiction recovery...