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Public Policy Updates

NAATP Applauds ONDCP Priorities

April 5, 2021

In a call with leaders in the field, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently released its priorities for the upcoming year. NAATP has a long history of engagement with ONDCP and we congratulate the...

Congress Passes 1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Includes SUD Treatment Provider Funding

March 10, 2021

With a 70 percent public approval rating and after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Congress has now passed the Biden proposal (H.R. 1319) to provide $1.9 Trillion in assistance to nearly every segment of the...

NAATP Delivers Provider Priorities to President Biden

January 27, 2021

Today the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) provided the Biden Administration with a host of recommendations designed to improve access to care and delivery of care. In a letter to the...

COVID Relief-Appropriations Bill Signed

December 28, 2020

After much negotiation behind the scenes with Congress, the President finally signed the omnibus budget bill, which also contained the latest compromise COVID-19 relief package. It was signed late Sunday evening after...

Congress Passes COVID Relief

December 22, 2020

As it’s final action, Congress passed a budget also containing money for specific COVID-19 relief programs. Even though it took many months to reach this point, we are appreciative of the relief these various programs...

NAATP Focuses on 2021 with Optimism

December 17, 2020

Congress is in the final stages of writing a year-end budget, which we expect will include another round of COVID relief assistance. While the final language could change, we anticipate several programs that could be of...

CDC Sets COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities

December 2, 2020

Yesterday the Centers for Disease Control voted on recommendations to the states regarding who should be first in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccines once they are distributed. The highest priority was determined to...

HHS Extends Provider Fund Relief Deadline

October 26, 2020

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has extended the latest Provider Relief Fund (PRF) application period. The new deadline is November...

For Health’s Sake, VOTE!

October 6, 2020

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers encourages you to exercise your American civic duty this election year and VOTE. Every election is consequential, but this may be the most impactful vote of our...

New SUD Provider Relief Funds Announced

October 1, 2020

Today HHS announced an additional $20 billion for healthcare providers. This money is from previously appropriated funds and specifically includes eligibility for substance use disorder residential treatment providers.