It is by now widely recognized that the United States is in the midst of a massive opioid drug epidemic. Fueled initially by prescription drug overuse, opioid abuse is now the leading cause of death of people under 50. In 2016 alone, there was … Read More
HHS Issues Guidance For Clarity On HIPAA As It Relates To Opioid Overdose
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In response to the declaration of a nationwide public health emergency regarding the opioid crisis, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights released new guidance for healthcare providers. The guidance addresses how and when healthcare providers can share … Read More
HANYS Hosts SAE’s Presentation On Managing Utilization Review In Light Of Parity
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Early this month, SAE headed to Tarrytown, New York to present at the Behavioral Health and Primary Care Strategies, Weapons, and Tactics (SWAT) conference, hosted by Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS). This year’s SWAT program, Strategies for Success, was designed to provide guidance on … Read More
National Guidance From CMS And SAMHSA With Parity Defined For Consumers
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Minority Health and the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released a guidance on how to communicate about social and behavioral health services to consumers. The Roadmap provides clear steps for … Read More