Report: Mass. Mental Health Services 'Way Behind'
BOSTON — Massachusetts is “way behind” in its delivery of mental health services with treatment options hampered by budget cuts since 2009, inadequate funding for police training and a shortage of inpatient psychiatric beds that is putting stress on …
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Addicted Oklahoma: How can Oklahoma combat doctor-shopping?
I wouldn't say that was a primary focus of this specific investigation, but I know that Terri White, the state's mental health/substance abuse agency commissioner, has talked to the Legislature about the topic. This NIDA article … Jaclyn Cosgrove 10 …
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A gaping hole in addiction treatment
The Affordable Care Act, which promises sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction, requires that treatment be offered to those who are newly insured through the exchanges or Medicaid, the government health plan for the …
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ACA Brings Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment to Millions
While the ACA now requires insurers selling plans on the online exchanges to offer substance abuse treatment and “mental health parity,” these changes may not translate into effective or immediate help for everyone. But the experts interviewed for this …
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