The Great American Recovery Initiative: What SUD Providers Need To Know

Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan On Jan. 29, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order with the potential to significantly impact behavioral health and substance use disorder providers. Executive Order 14379, titled “The Great American Recovery Initiative,” outlines the Trump Administration’s efforts to coordinate the federal government’s response to substance use disorders and the addiction …

The 9th Circuit’s EKRA Ruling: Implications For Behavioral Health and Clinical Labs

Previously published in Healthcare News and Healthcare Michigan Recently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction of a lab operator for violations of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”) in United States v. Schena. This ruling, the first ever appellate interpretation of EKRA, has notable implications for both the laboratory industry and the greater healthcare industry. …