Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Recovery Parity: From Coverage to Integration
Recovery Parity: From Coverage to Integration
Recovery Parity: From Coverage to Integration
Wednesday 18th November 2020
William C. Moyers and Emily Piper discuss the hurdles and opportunities in integrating addiction treatment within all aspects of health care.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Down Barriers: The Journey to Recovery Parity in Healthcare
Parity has been thought of as insurance coverage, and we've made great gains for making sure people have insurance coverage. And I think there's openness, you know, in conversation, in understanding with lawmakers and public policymakers at all levels of government, but it takes a lot of explaining the science behind addiction.
Why is achieving true recovery parity in addiction treatment still a work in progress, despite federal legislation deeming it an essential health care benefit? In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with Emily Piper, an attorney and executive director of government relations for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, to unpack this complex issue.
The conversation kicks off with a look at the strides made by federal legislation, which mandates insurance coverage for addiction treatment on par with other medical conditions. However, Piper points out that this is just the tip of the iceberg. The real challenge lies in fully integrating addiction treatment and recovery support into all facets of healthcare.
They discuss the persistent stigma surrounding addiction, which often hampers these efforts, and stress the importance of sharing personal stories to educate lawmakers and the public. Privacy concerns during the pandemic and varying state regulations affecting clinical expertise also come under scrutiny. Piper offers her unique perspective on the hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead, highlighting the crucial role of advocacy in driving change.
This episode provides a hopeful yet realistic view on the future of addiction treatment and the ongoing fight for recovery parity. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the systemic changes needed to support those on their recovery journey.