Policy

Preparing for Increasing Need for Services, Providers Get Boost from Stimulus
Provisions in the recently signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act include funds for SAMHSA programs, small business loans and money for investing in telehealth technology.
Recent Federal Legislation Reflects Depth of National Response to COVID-19
Times of crisis require bold action. Three recent pieces of legislation reflect the depth of the coronavirus crisis and the dramatic nature of our national response.
West Virginia Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Overhaul 42 CFR Part 2
Aimed at improving the sharing of patients’ substance use history between providers, the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act would require patient consent and protect patients from SUD-related discrimination.
Safehouse Prepares to Open Philadelphia Supervised Injection Facility
A final ruling by a U.S. district judge has cleared the way for not-for-profit Safehouse to open a supervised injection facility in South Philadelphia, the first such facility to legally operate in the United States.
Mass. Attorney General Announces Settlement with Insurers Over Suspected Parity Violations
The office of Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey this week announced that the state has reached agreements with five health insurers and two companies that manage behavioral health coverage based on investigations of potential parity law violations.
'Agenda for Change' Conference Brings Big-Picture Issues Back Into Focus
The event, held last week in Washington, D.C., served as a state of the union for behavioral healthcare, drawing attention to the largest issues facing the field.
CBD Summit Identifies a Course of Action
Identification of a more rapid pathway for research on cannabinoids and a separate pathway for research on over-the-counter products were among the topics discussed by Summit speakers.
The New Year is a Time for Decision and Action
We will face difficult choices around personal rights, social justice and life chances in the new year.
Congressional Briefing Calls for Improved Regulation of CBD
Panelists say CBD is a critical medicine for treating potentially very severe disorders, but more regulation for non-medical CBD products is a must.
Report: Telemental Health Expands, but Barriers to Widespread Participation Remain
Support for mental health services provided by telehealth continues to rise across the U.S., but obstacles to participation remain in several areas, per a recent report from the law firm Epstein Becker Green.
Redirecting Our Care Integration Efforts
The exact nature of how we approach care integration continues to shift, in some ways dramatically beyond what we envisioned just a few short years ago.

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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