Arizona’s New Behavioral Healthcare Laws – Part 2

As part of a three-part series. Read the first installment here. In 2024, the Arizona legislature passed five new Arizona laws directly affecting behavioral health care in Arizona. These laws run the gamut between refining definitions, requiring peer specialist trainings, new requirements for court-ordered evaluation and treatment, increased retention of documentation, and expanding guardians’ rights. …

Arizona’s New Behavioral Healthcare Laws – Part 1

As part of a three-part series In 2024, the Arizona legislature passed five new Arizona laws directly affecting behavioral health care in Arizona. These laws run the gamut between refining definitions, requiring peer specialist trainings, new requirements for court-ordered evaluation and treatment, increased retention of documentation, and expanding guardians’ rights. In this three-part series, you …

2024 Revisions to Part 2: Key Changes, Impact, and Compliance Tips

Previously published in Healthcare News and  Healthcare Michigan. On February 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized revisions to 42 CFR Part 2. Read on to learn more about Part 2, the changes, and helpful practice pointers. Quick Refresher: What Is Part 2?  42 CFR Part 2 is a set of Federal laws that …

A New Interstate Compact Is in Town: The Interstate Compact for Counselor Licensure.

One interstate compact you may not have heard of yet that could be very helpful for the behavioral health field is the Interstate Compact for Counselor Licensure. As of August 4, 2022, the Counselor Compact now has 17 members – Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia (the first state to enact the Counseling Compact), Kentucky, Louisiana, …

White House issues recommendations on telehealth and SUD services – Part II

On June 22, 2022, via the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its “Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Services in the Era of COVID-19: Review and Recommendations” (Guidance). While this publication does not have the force of law, it is clear direction to legislators …

White House Issues Recommendations on Telehealth and SUD services

In June 2022, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), via the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, released its “Telehealth and Substance Use Disorder Services in the Era of COVID-19: Review and Recommendations” (the “SUD Recommendations”). Although this publication does not have the force of law, it provides clear directions to …

Hot Topics in Behavioral Health in 2021

Erica Erman and Gregory Moore discussed some of the top developments in behavioral health during Dickinson Wright’s Health Law Summit. Below is a summary of what was discussed. Click here to view the full webinar. Table of Contents Development #1: New Trends in Parity Enforcement Recent Litigation, Including Wit v. United Behavioral Health Development #2: …

State Funded Benefits for ASD in Arizona: The Basics

Who are the relevant state entities? The Division of Developmental Disabilities (“DDD”) operates under the Arizona Department of Economic Security (“ADES”).[1]  The DDD provides services to qualifying Arizona children with developmental disabilities. The Arizona Long Term Care System (“ALTCS”) is Arizona’s Medicaid program that provides long-term care services to DDD members. ALTCS operates under the …

Autism and Steven’s Law in Arizona

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”)? Autism spectrum disorder (“ASD”) is a developmental disability.[1] Children with ASD may experience social, communication, learning, and behavioral challenges. The severity of ASD varies and some children require more assistance than others. There is no cure for ASD, but early intervention treatment for children between birth and 36 months …