Behavioral Health Business January 25, 2024
Election years can be a tumultuous time for behavioral health providers, with policy priorities set to change with the potential transition of power.
The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry can not only expect to be exempt from this turmoil but also enjoy more robust support from federal and state governments this year.
Election cycles can alter the makeup of the House and Senate and lame-duck periods can interrupt progress toward beneficial legislation. However, Peter Barbuto, vice president of business development at Recovery Centers of America, says he anticipates that the SUD industry will receive strong support from government bodies in 2024.
“This is certainly one issue that regardless of where you sit from a belief system politically, there’s a...