Addiction treatment providers in Pa. face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients.

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Addiction treatment providers in Pa. face little state scrutiny despite harm to clients.

May 12, 2021

Pattani A, Mahon E. Kaiser Health News. April 30, 2021.

Systemic oversight weaknesses and lack of accountability undermine treatment effectiveness and safety. This article describes failures in addiction treatment that contributed to harm for vulnerable patients seeking help.

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