Working closely with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and leaders in the Administration, we advocate for policies that promote a stronger addiction treatment workforce, standardize the delivery of individualized addiction treatment, and ensure equitable access and coverage for comprehensive, high-quality addiction care.
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On August 7, ASAM board member Dr. Stephen M. Taylor, AMA’s immediate past president Dr. Patrice A. Harris, and Dr. Charles Reznikoff discussed the nation’s drug overdose crisis and COVID-19.
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ASAM and 11 other organizations urged the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Working Group of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to highlight a tool for insurers to prospectively demonstrate compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
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HHS announced changes to Provider Relief Fund application deadlines and plans to reopen the application portal for certain providers.
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