Behavioral Health: Advocacy & Regulatory Resources
Through its advocacy and regulatory work, the AHA supports members in providing high-quality behavioral health services.
This section highlights the latest of these efforts and key topics impacted by them, including full implementation of the parity law, modification/elimination of 42CFR-Part 2, expanding funding for opiate use disorder treatment, appropriate quality measures, and more.
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AONL Resource: Rule change would reduce barriers to SUD treatment disclosure
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
MANCHIN, CAPITO Reintroduce Protecting Jessica Grubb's Legacy Act
Health Care Coalition Supports Reintroduction of the Protecting Jessica Grubb’s Legacy Act
Stakeholders Agree: Modernize the Privacy Laws to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Stakeholder letter in favor of H.R. 6082
AHA Comments on SAMHSA’s Proposed Rule on Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
AHA Comments on SAMHSA’s Proposed Rule on Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
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CMS gives additional Medicare coverage flexibility for behavioral health
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Senate Introduces Companion to Opioid Workforce Act
House Holds Hearing on Substance Use Disorder Bills
The Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act
MACPAC examines access to medication-assisted treatment
Top health officials:Use money from opioid lawsuits to bolster treatment and prevention
Indian Health Services Released Internet Eligible Controlled Substance Provider Designation Policy
Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including Opioid Overdose
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CMS to streamline survey process for psychiatric hospitals
CMS Reduces Psychiatric Hospital Burden with New Survey Process
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