Healthcare Reform Resources

After decades of attempts, legislation was signed in March 2010 to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans. As the Health Care Reform Bill begins the journey to significantly increase coverage, prevention and investments in public health, below are resources on this topic. 

SAMSHA PowerPoint on Healthcare Reform

Click on this link for an informative PowerPoint presentation entitled Health Care Reform: What The Future Looks Like. Prepared by Rita Vandivort-Warren, M.S.W., Senior Public Health Analyst at CSAT, SAMHSA, it offers a concise viewpoint of what the new legislation will bring.

Alcoholism Drug Abuse Weekly Article

Click here for an article on Health Reform and getting ready for 2014, with a focus on the recovery community and how the changes will affect people who need addiction treatment.