Gateway CEO Rallies Alcohol & Drug Rehab Industry to Reach More Patients

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 10, 2014

Michael Darcy, President & CEO, Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment, urged members of the alcohol and drug rehab industry attending IADDA's annual conference at Hilton in Lisle, Ill., on Sept. 4 2014, to focus on attracting consumers who need treatment for substance abuse with private pay insurance. Inspired by Gateway's own successful model of treating the insured population, Darcy explained to a packed ballroom of industry leaders that treating the insured population will help the industry fulfill its collective mission of supporting individuals who can't afford alcohol and drug rehab.

"More than 80 percent of Americans have private health insurance. And, with the Affordable Care Act in effect, the majority of Americans now have access to treatment for substance abuse issues through their health insurance benefits. With state budgets in flux, treating the insured population will ensure future viability of the alcohol and drug rehab industry so those who may not be able to afford treatment will have access to help when they need it," says Michael Darcy, President & CEO, Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment.

As the soon-to-retire leader of one of the largest substance abuse treatment organization in the U.S., Darcy has dedicated his career to evolving treatment and expanding accessibility and recovery support throughout Illinois and beyond. Since 1968, Gateway Foundation has steadily improved its expertise and capacity, growing capabilities to treat more than 9,000 individuals daily through successful programs and treatment centers spanning five states.

"In the long run, it is best for the consumer and society at-large if America has a vibrant substance abuse treatment industry that works seamlessly with health care professionals, hospitals and insurance carriers on behalf of patients in the primary healthcare arena," explains Darcy.

For more information about Gateway Treatment Centers and its executive leadership, please visit RecoverGateway.org.
About Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Gateway Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers provide substance abuse treatment services for adults and adolescents at drug treatment centers throughout Illinois and the St. Louis Metro East area. Gateway's outpatient and residential treatment centers are licensed by the state of Illinois and accredited by The Joint Commission. Each year, Gateway's professional clinicians help thousands of individual's successfully complete treatment. To learn more about Gateway's free, confidential consultation, call 877-505-HOPE (4673).

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