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42 U.S. Code § 290ee-5. National recovery housing best practices
(a) Best practices for operating recovery housing
(1) In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the individuals and entities specified in paragraph (2), shall continue activities to identify, facilitate the development of, and periodically update consensus-based best practices, which may include model laws for implementing suggested minimum standards for operating, and promoting the availability of, high-quality recovery housing.
(2) ConsultationIn carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with, as appropriate—
(A)
officials representing the agencies described in subsection (e)(2);
(B)
directors or commissioners, as applicable, of State health departments, Tribal health departments, State Medicaid programs, and State insurance agencies;
(C)
representatives of health insurance issuers;
(D)
national accrediting entities and reputable providers of, and analysts of, recovery housing services, including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Tribally designated housing entities that provide recovery housing services, as applicable;
(E)
individuals with a history of substance use disorder; and
(F)
other stakeholders identified by the Secretary.
(3) AvailabilityThe best practices referred to in paragraph (1) shall be—
(A)
made publicly available; and
(B)
published on the public website of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
(4) Exclusion of guideline on treatment services
In facilitating the development of best practices under paragraph (1), the Secretary may not include any best practices with respect to substance use disorder treatment services.