Bill Would Extend Meaningful Use to Behavioral Health

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The Behavioral Health IT Coordination Act of 2013, S. 1685, would cover clinical psychologists in public and private psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment …
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Column: Resources for families affected by drug addiction

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A benefit of Casey's Law is that the court supervises the treatment. This adds an extra incentive for success, as failure to complete the treatment program may result in contempt of court and incarceration. A harsh wake-up call such as jail time is …
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One Thing Obamacare Can't Fix: Bad Addiction Treatment

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Even after a long stint in an inpatient or outpatient program, most addicts require aftercare that may continue for one to many years. … Ninety percent of those who enter addiction-treatment programs in the U.S. don't receive evidence-based treatment …
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