9:30 – 3:30
Friday, August 20th
Marriott Greensboro Downtown

Featured national experts will present information on the changes that substance abuse providers can expect to take place as a result of the sweeping health care reform legislation passed earlier this year.  These experts are both individuals who have analyzed the expected changes and individuals from states that were the models for the new laws. 

In addition to listening to the presenters, there will be opportunity for participants to discuss with the speakers the implementation issues for our service delivery system in North Carolina.

Key Issues Impacting the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Systems and the SAMHSA Ten Strategic Initiatives:   Shannon Taitt, Partners for Recovery, CSAT Coordinator, SAMHSA

Why a Resiliency and Recovery Oriented System of Care is Important to People in Recovery:
Steve Gumbley, New England ATTC and Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies, Brown University

Parity and Health Care Reform – A National Overview and Dialogue on Implementation Issues:
Dan Belnap, Policy Associate, Legal Action Center

Substance Abuse and Universal Insurance Coverage:  Experiences from Pioneering States:
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs,
State of Vermont

Michael Botticelli, Director of the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

There is no charge to attend this conference, but enrollment is limited to two individuals per program.  Preregistration is required.  To reserve your place go to www.ncsapa.org and register using the button on the left of the home page.