Now, in addition to preparation of the reporter and competence of the news source, there is one more important ingredient in successful news coverage, that is the nature of the questions asked.

In addition to its many other provisions, the HELP committee bill includes measures that aim to greatly expand treatment coverage for people with mental illness, including substance use disorders.

In addition, many health plans have limited coverage for mental health and substance use disorders, which increases out-of-pocket costs for our patients.