Benefits Think Making the case for employer as treatment payer

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Behind every job title is a life worth saving.

Employers have long existed in a middle ground between healthcare provider and patient, offering employees robust health insurance plans that allow them to access care at reduced costs. However, for far too long, coverage for addiction treatment, specifically, has been absent from many workplaces, leaving employees struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs), with few options. 

Philip Van Guilder
Director of community affairs for American Addiction Centers

Philip Van Guilder is the director of community affairs for American Addiction Centers. With more than two decades in recovery, Philip dedicates his life to addiction education, overdose prevention, … Read full bio


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