Regional Policy Issue Forum #4

The 4th Regional Policy Issue Forum was held in Newark, NJ on Tuesday, November 26th. 

Speakers

• Dr. Mark Salzer, Temple Collaborative, presenting on Community Inclusion
• Dr. Ian Schaffer, Health First, presenting on Medical Necessity and Recovery Outcomes
• Peter Ashenden, Optum Health, presenting on Peer Specialists in the Healthcare Market
• April Velasco, HHS Regional Health Administrator, presenting on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
• Dennis O. Romero, MA, Reigonal Administrator, SAMHSA, presenting on Mental Health Parity Laws and Regulations
• Mady Chalk, Center for Policy Research and Analysis at Treatment Research Institute, presenting on Substance Use Treatment in the Public and Private Systems
• Sandy Forquer, OptumHealth SVP, Government Programs, presenting on Managed Care and Recovery