Amendments include: 1) add definitions and remove unnecessary definitions; 2) specify the standards for developing and administering professional certification programs to certify peer specialists for organizations that desire recognition by the Department as a certifying organization for peer specialists; 3) updates background screening requirements; 4) allows APRN’s to act as a medical consultant for medical services; 5) amends provider requirements for recovery residence referrals; 6) specifies the services that may be rendered via telehealth; 7) add requirements regarding scope of practice and staff qualifications, including staff who are not licensed or certified as qualified professionals and who provide services specific to substance use, and peer specialists; 8) require providers to have on staff a certified prevention professional or individual who has successfully completed a specified federal training program; 9) remove references to universal indirect prevention services.