To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health centers to expand access to evidence-based substance abuse treatment services.
United States115th CongressHR-5456House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 10, 2018
Summary
Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 2018 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to award grants to federally qualified health centers, substance abuse treatment centers, rehabilitation treatment centers, and residential treatment centers to expand access to evidence-based and cost-effective substance abuse treatment services. Priority for grants must be given to centers and programs: (1) serving communities with a greater incidence of substance abuse; or (2) providing, or proposing to incorporate, medication-assisted treatment. Services must be delivered in a manner reflecting person-centered care.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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