Health Law Expands Treatment for Addicts in Virginia

Health law expands treatment for addicts in Virginia

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While officials with state agencies directly involved in substance abuse treatment did not immediately comment, others who help those dealing with drug and alcohol addictions are welcoming the change. "This is going to make a world of difference," said …
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Addiction service providers see new law as 'mixed bag'

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Bruce Carter, executive director at the Wells Center in Jacksonville, Ill., could expand the center?s substance abuse treatment services if Illinois legislators approve the Medicaid expansion component of the Affordable Care Act. … “This is one of …
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Gov. Rick Scott asks state analysts to revise Medicaid expansion estimates

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… spend $ 4 billion more in general revenue dollars compared to the Senate plan and forgo $ 46 billion in federal funding. This week, the Florida Hospital Association echoed Scott's request for revised Medicaid expansion estimates in a letter to the …
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