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Public Policy Updates

Milliman Report Confirms Parity Violations

November 20, 2019

A study conducted and released today by Milliman, Inc. outlines the disparity of coverage between physical health and substance use disorders and mental health. NAATP joins former Congressman Patrick Kennedy and...

NAATP Presents Guidelines to Congress

November 15, 2019

As Congress continues its bi-partisan efforts to address the nation's addiction crisis, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has this week delivered to all members of Congress its recently released ...

NAATP Supports Parity Legislation

June 6, 2019

Today NAATP joined the addiction field in calling on the Chair and Ranking member of the Senate Health,

NAATP Supports Parity Enforcement

May 28, 2019

During our annual conference this year, NAATP added a “Hill Day” where 120 members stayed an extra day and met with their US Senators and Representatives in Congress.

White House Releases Drug Strategy

February 1, 2019

Yesterday the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its first national strategy since this administration has been in office. Newly confirmed Director Jim Carroll made the announcement. Read National...

US Senate Confirms National Drug Control Policy Director

January 3, 2019

Last evening the United States Senate confirmed acting ONDCP Director, Jim Carroll to the position. He became the first permanent director in nearly two years. While Director Carroll has not had extensive experience in...

Administration Provides Flexibility for IMD Exclusion

November 13, 2018

Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced new flexibility for states wishing to expand the limits contained in the IMD exclusion for Medicaid patients. Existing policy limited Medicaid funding for...

After Votes are Counted, Addiction Remains a Bipartisan Disease

November 7, 2018

The mid-term election is now history. Once again, the American People have given us divided government. NAATP congratulates the winners in last night’s election.

Opioid Bill Becomes Law

October 24, 2018

Yesterday the President signed HR 6, the bi-partisan Opioid legislation Congress has been working on most of 2018. The legislative package contained over 120 separate bills and was supported by both sides of the...

Addiction Field Celebrates Parity Anniversary: Senate Passes Opioid Package

October 3, 2018

The Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment fields celebrated the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Parity) today during an event hosted by the Kennedy...