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March 21, 2017
Two Olmstead Settlement Agreements Resolved, but the Future of Community Integration is Unclear
Olmstead & Community Integration | Blog Post
Depending on whom you ask, an Olmstead settlement agreement can be a blessing or a curse. While the parties typically agree on the principle affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court — that people with disabilities should live in the most integrated…
March 17, 2017
News, Resources, & Happenings at TAC – March 2017
Mental Health & Substance Use | Blog Post
TAC helps produce a new resource for in-home therapy providers working with youth.
February 8, 2017
Care and Service Integration for People with Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health & Substance Use | Blog Post
This month, states are submitting proposals to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), outlining their plans to address the opioid crisis. While the strategies proposed will vary, SAMHSA’s message is clear: the funds it provides must…
February 8, 2017
Can States Take On the Fiscal Responsibility that Federal Policymakers Are About to Hand Them?
Affordable Housing | Medicaid | Blog Post
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to explain to a roomful of congressional staffers the profound impact that a repeal of Medicaid expansion would have on individuals with substance use disorders - and on the systems that…