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The ‘not in my backyard’ barrier stalling California’s addiction treatment buildout 

California has committed billions of dollars to building new behavioral health treatment capacity, but some substance use disorder projects are stalling at city council meetings

1st Circ. Backs Strict View Of Kickback Law In Blow To FCA

Florida Falls Short on Federal Oversight of Its Opioid Response Grant: What Providers Should Know

A recent audit from the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Florida did not fully meet federal reporting and

Why Suboxone Isn’t Used More — and What It Means for Providers

Why Suboxone Isn’t Used More — and What It Means for Providers

A recent New York Times Magazine feature posed a pressing question: A highly effective treatment for opioid addiction exists—so why isn’t

Navigating Compliance in Behavioral Healthcare

Navigating Compliance in Behavioral Healthcare

In the complex world of behavioral healthcare, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement but a critical component of delivering

How Grief Fueled a Scientist’s Quest to Save Lives Through Data

How Grief Fueled a Scientist’s Quest to Save Lives Through Data

At the University of North Carolina, epidemiologist Nabarun “Nab” Dasgupta channels profound personal loss into life-saving science. More than two decades

How Trump’s Executive Order Risks Devastating Substance Abuse Treatment in Orange County

How Trump’s Executive Order Risks Devastating Substance Abuse Treatment in Orange County

A Warning from the Front Lines Dr. Veronica Kelley, Director of the Orange County Healthcare Agency, has issued a stark

Ninth Circuit Clarifies EKRA: A Wake-Up Call for Labs and Providers

Ninth Circuit Clarifies EKRA: A Wake-Up Call for Labs and Providers

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its first detailed interpretation of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA)—and