Since the Trump Administration health care revision bill failed to achieve enough votes for passage, Congress and the Administration has continued to work on an alternative that could gain enough support to pass in the House of Representatives.
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Congress has been attempting to find a path to obtain enough votes to pass what they are calling the American Health Care Act. It would drastically change and repeal much of the Affordable Care Act.
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The National Association is at work in Washington, DC on behalf of the addiction treatment provider. The promotion and protection of public policy which promotes best practice addiction treatment and enhanced access to treatment is our priority. Toward that end, we maintain a strong public policy position in Washington.
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Today President Obama signed the 21st Century CURES Bill. In a White House ceremony, the President lauded the progress this bill reflects on a range of diseases including SUD. It provides $1 billion over the next two years for states to address the opioid misuse and overdose crisis facing America. The bill passed the House by a 392-26 vote, and the Senate 94-5.
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Both houses of Congress have now passed the 21st Century CURES Act, which provides $1 Billion over several years to address various aspects of SUD. The bill provides a comprehensive response to addiction that includes prevention, treatment, prescription drug monitoring, opioid treatment programs, drug courts, and other important components.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Cures Act with strong and bipartisan support. The Cures Act provides key measures to improve our country’s response to addiction.
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Today the US House of Representatives passed HR 34, The 21st Century Cures Act. The legislation provides $1 Billion over several years to states through the existing grant program for prevention, treatment, prescription drug monitoring programs, opioid treatment programs, and workforce development.
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Today the United States Attorney General issued a first-of-its-kind report on addiction. The report makes a finding that substance use disorder is one of America’s most pressing public health concerns with nearly 21 million Americans – more than the number of people who have all cancers combined – suffering.
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NAATP Prepares for Trump Administration
Public Policy Update 11.15.16
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has consistently taken a bi-partisan approach to our public affairs efforts. That has been reflected in our communication to members of Congress as well as through our PAC contributions.
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White House Parity Task Force Releases Recommendations
NAATP Member Recommendations Included
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A Good Indicator: Funding for CARA Included in Temporary Measure
Yesterday Congress passed short term funding to keep the federal government operational until December 8th. The good news for the addiction field is that additional funding not in current budgets was included for the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).
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September News from Our Washington Staff:
The President's Parity Task Force
Thank you to NAATP members who took the opportunity to submit comments to the President's Parity Task Force. This is a critical opportunity to focus on what must happen to shape access to care for generations to come.
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NAATP Member Public Policy Action Item
White House Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force
PLEASE ACT PRIOR TO AUGUST 31
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The National Association is pleased to report that on July 22, 2016, President Obama signed S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) into law.
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Landmark Addiction Legislation Heads to The President's Desk
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers - Policy Representative, Mark Dunn, reporting from Washington, DC:
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By an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, the US House of Representatives today passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) Conference Report. The legislation now moves to the Senate where we hear that a vote may occur next week.
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The National Association Urges its Members to Push Addiction Bills over Finish Line
As you know, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers has been a key participant in the coalition to help pass legislation addressing opioid and other addictions.
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The US Senate announced the appointment of their members who will meet with members from the House of Representatives, to work out details surrounding the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. As you will recall, legislation has passed both the Senate and House and has been awaiting a conference committee to sort out differences.
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Friday, June 10, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers participated in a "listening session" with Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell and Michael Botticelli, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. NAATP was one of 14 organizations asked to participate in the discussion.
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Today the US House of Representatives will begin considering a package of 15 bills sponsored by various members designed to address the opioid crisis in America. It is expected that debate will extend through Thursday.