COVID-19, Telehealth, and Substance Use Disorders*

By Stacey A. Tovino** Full Article. I.    Introduction II.  The Changing Telehealth Regulatory Landscape A. Payment Parity B. Originating Sites C. Communication Systems D. In-Person Medical Evaluations E. Telehealth Services and Telehealth Providers F. In-State Licensure G. Privacy and…
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Mental Health and the Aged in the Era of COVID-19*

Barbara Pfeffer Billauer** Full Article.  I. Introduction II. A Policy of Disposable Oldsters and the effects of Isolation A. Elder-Oriented CoVid Policies B. The Culture of the Disposable Elderly III. Stress and Quarantine–a Cause and a Marker for Disease A.…
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Enabling the Best Interests Factors*

By Adrián E. Alvarez** Full Article.  I.    Introduction II.  ORR’s Use of Admissions of Prior Gang Affiliation in Therapy Sessions III. The Best Interests of the Child and Access to Mental Health Services A. Best Interests of the Child…
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Doctored Claims

Stephen Kaneshiro. Home health aide Shu-Ying Xu was injured on the job while trying to keep a patient from falling. The injury caused such debilitating pain the Social Security Administration considered her “totally disabled.” Still, Ms. Xu’s workers’ compensation insurer had her…
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