DDAP and DHS Provide Updated Guidance to MH and SUD Providers on ASAM Co-Occurring Services
Dual Diagnosis Conference to Be Held Virtually on May 18 — Register Today!
DDAP and DHS Provide Update on ASAM Alignment Reviews
RCPA Member Pinnacle Treatment Centers Acquires 4 Facilities From Recovery Centers of America: RCPA Board Member Joe Pritchard Quoted
Study: Telehealth May Help Reduce Fatal Overdoses
DDAP Encourages Providers to Request Exceptions to Address Staffing Shortages and Access Barriers
As RCPA continues to advocate for regulatory reform, the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) discussed its position at RCPA’s most recent SUD Treatment Services Committee meeting, held Tuesday, April 4.
PA Department of Health Release: State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) 2023–2028
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). This plan represents a multi-year strategic plan developed in collaboration with a diverse public partnership of stakeholders across the Commonwealth. It is a data-driven, comprehensive process and a primary, expert resource for establishing and maintaining public health programs and policies.
The SHIP identifies Pennsylvania health priorities and includes goals, objectives, and strategies for improving those priorities. For each priority area, a work group with goal and strategy teams meets to implement the strategies and reassess, as necessary, to improve the health of Pennsylvanians.
RCPA has participated in the plan development process, and if members have feedback that may impact implementation of the plan, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
RCPA Submits Comments to DEA on Tele-Prescribing
RCPA Members Listed Among 2023 Health Care Power 100
RCPA congratulates the following RCPA members for being listed among the 2023 Health Care Power 100. This list details individuals who are “framing, influencing and trying to change the conversation around one of Pennsylvania’s most crucial economic sectors, including public officials, hospital and health care executives, nonprofit leaders, union heads, academics and others.” City & State staff recognized the following individuals:
- Diane S. Hupp of UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh;
- Jill Bowen of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services;
- Tom McGough of UPMC;
- Michelle Trupp of Reading Hospital at Tower Health;
- Paul DeAngelo of Mission Autism Clinics; and
- Jennifer Taubert of Johnson & Johnson.
See the full 2023 Health Care Power 100 here.
Coalition for the Mental Health Safety Net Meeting Scheduled for May 3
RCPA invites members to participate in the Coalition for the Mental Health Safety Net meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. You can register for the meeting here.
The Coalition will also be meeting on the following dates:
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 12, 2023 / 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Coalition is open to all stakeholder groups, and we encourage members to participate in these efforts of joint advocacy in protecting and preserving our mental health service delivery system. If you would like to join the coalition or have any questions, please contact Jim Sharp.
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