February 2021 News Articles (California and National Importance)
2/23/21 A movie about drug rehab’s dark side sparks pushback, even as legislators seek sweeping changes
Behavioral Health Directors issue press release saying movie must say it is “fiction."
2/19/21 California Bill Would Mandate Minimum Insurance Coverage at Rehabs
Bill would require licensed houses carry commercial insurance, report adverse events to insurance companies.
2/17/21 Lawmakers present host of plans to improve addiction treatment (VT)
Includes ending insurance pre-authorization for drug treatment centers, unlike California.
2/15/21 As Addiction Deaths Surge, Profit-Driven Rehab Industry Faces “Severe Ethical Crisis”
Profits before patients: misleading sals tactics, “more like luxury spas”
Behavioral Health Directors issue press release saying movie must say it is “fiction."
2/19/21 California Bill Would Mandate Minimum Insurance Coverage at Rehabs
Bill would require licensed houses carry commercial insurance, report adverse events to insurance companies.
2/17/21 Lawmakers present host of plans to improve addiction treatment (VT)
Includes ending insurance pre-authorization for drug treatment centers, unlike California.
2/15/21 As Addiction Deaths Surge, Profit-Driven Rehab Industry Faces “Severe Ethical Crisis”
Profits before patients: misleading sals tactics, “more like luxury spas”