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potential pitfalls related to the stop addiction fraud ethics act of 2023 (safe act)
Effective January 1, 2024, substance abuse recovery residences, treatment facilities, and treatment providers must comply with new requirements designed to curb unethical marketing practices and kickbacks for patient referrals. The Stop Addiction Fraud Ethics Act of 2023 (“SAFE Act”) provides general requirements for marketing, false or misleading information, and patient referral practices. SUD facilities should pay close attention to this new law and evaluate whether their marketing and referral practices are in compliance.