Policy

First, Consider Medicaid: Report on State Opioid-Fighting Initiatives Touts Expansion
A report from the American Medical Association and Manatt Health suggests that Medicaid expansion states have a significant advantage in combating the opioid epidemic.
From ‘Magic’ to ‘Misery,’ Vargas Shares Story of Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
In an opening keynote at NCAD East on Thursday, journalist Elizabeth Vargas explained how a lifelong battle with anxiety fueled her addiction to alcohol as an adult—and how she has found a new lease on life in recovery.
Shifting Policymakers’ Focus, Pleasing ‘Google Gods’: NCAD East Thursday Breakout Session Highlights
Legislators’ overly narrow focus on opioids, Google’s overpowering presence in online marketing, and telehealth best practices were among the topics covered Thursday at NCAD East.
Amendment to Florida’s Patient Brokering Act Causes Uncertainty
A bill designed to narrow an exception to Florida’s Patient Brokering Act could have significant unintended consequences, legal experts say.
Affordable Care Act Under Duress Again
The Affordable Care Act is in peril again following a ruling last year by a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas. It is time once again for those who support the ACA to speak up on its essential nature.
Proposed 42 CFR Part 2 Changes Aimed at Facilitating Better Care Coordination
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has proposed a series of revisions to 42 CFR Part 2 regulations to facilitate better care coordination for the treatment of substance use disorders.
CCBHCs Program Extended into September
The Medicaid demonstration program for certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) that was originally slated to expire at the end of June has been granted an extension to continue into September.
A Declaration of Behavioral Health Rights and Actions
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness represent an excellent framework to create a plan of action for addressing the crisis in behavioral healthcare.
Industry Observers Taking Wait-and-See Approach to Trump’s Executive Order
An executive order by President Donald Trump announced on Monday could bring greater transparency to healthcare costs, but information needs to be “understandable and actionable” observers say.
Why It's Critical that the FDA Act on CBD
Public confusion between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is stymying essential medical progress in the treatment of a range of illnesses.
Power Corrupts Sometimes, but it Always Reveals the Real Person
The time for polite debate and noble legislation has passed. Behavioral healthcare needs collective action driven by leaders and politicians who live up to their words.

Videos

Video: ONC’s Scott Weinstein outlines the Data Segmentation for Privacy (DS4P) initiative

ONC fellow discusses current privacy initiatives being explored in federal health IT effort

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