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The affordable care act and treatment for “Substance Use Disorders:” Implications of ending segregated behavioral healthcare.

Authors :
McLellan, A. Thomas
Woodworth, Abigail Mason
Source :
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. May2014, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p541-545. 5p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Abstract: The Affordable Care Act (2010) and the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (2008) are expected to transform substance abuse prevention and treatment in the United States. In this paper, we outline the potential disruption to the existing specialty care delivery system, and describe the opportunities for treatment providers and health services researchers. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07405472
Volume :
46
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95126249
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2014.02.001