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In February, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) introduced a Final Rule amending the regulations governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records at 42 CFR part 2.
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On January 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services introduced the Innovation in Behavioral Health Model. This model aims to improve care quality and outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe mental health conditions and substance use disorders by bridging the gap between behavioral and physical healthcare.
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In early December, the Senate introduced the Local 9-8-8 Response Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), aims to enhance mental health crisis response through the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.