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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new initiative designed to reduce administrative burden for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment providers that are licensed by both agencies.

Specifically, licensing staff from both DDAP and DHS will begin conducting coordinated annual inspections of SUD and mental health treatment facilities that are licensed by both agencies for outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential services. The new initiative, which is voluntary, could impact up to 170 jointly licensed facilities that provide SUD and mental health services.

DDAP and DHS launched the new initiative today, July 14, by holding a webinar for impacted providers on the new inspection process, including how to pre-submit information. In addition, the agencies plan to survey providers to receive feedback on the new process that will allow for any necessary modifications to be made to the joint inspection process.

“On behalf of our behavioral health provider members across the Commonwealth, I want to thank DDAP and DHS for their hard work on this initiative. Reducing administrative burden has been and remains a top priority for RCPA, and we are grateful that the Shapiro Administration has responded, not only with this joint licensing inspection process, but with the other work it is currently doing to address provider burdens, including its work to reform regulations,” said Jason Snyder, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services Director of Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association. “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with both departments in the future on additional ways to enable providers to put even more of their focus on patient care.”

Read the entire press release.

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In a strategic move to tackle persistent healthcare workforce shortages, the Shapiro Administration has announced that Pennsylvania will officially implement the Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact) and the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) starting July 7, 2025.

These compacts will allow licensed practical nurses (LPN), registered nurses (RN), and physical therapists (PT) who reside in Pennsylvania to obtain multi-state privileges, enabling them to practice across state lines in any member state. This expansion of licensure flexibility is expected to bolster provider mobility, support faster deployment of qualified professionals, and relieve staffing gaps, especially in underserved and rural communities.

By reducing regulatory barriers and enabling a more fluid workforce, these licensure compacts provide a critical tool for healthcare systems facing staffing crises, travel demands, and surging patient needs. It also opens new opportunities for Pennsylvania clinicians to access broader job markets without the need for duplicative licensure.

For healthcare providers and employers seeking relief from workforce shortages, the PT Compact and NLC represent a step toward a more agile and responsive healthcare system.

To learn more, visit the PT Compact website or the NLC information page. To read the full announcement from the Shapiro Administration, visit here.

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The Pennsylvania Insurance Department, in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), is conducting a Women’s Health Survey to better understand the health experiences and coverage needs of women across the commonwealth.

The survey is open through July 7, 2025, and takes 10 minutes or less to complete. It is designed to capture voices from all backgrounds — including women impacted by substance use disorder — so the administration can better identify and address gaps in care, coverage, and support.

Providers are asked for their help in sharing the survey by posting the flyer in their facilities and promoting the survey link on their social media or publishing the link in newsletters. All responses are anonymous and will help inform future outreach, programming, and policy decisions.

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