A new Milliman study released today that found people with behavioral health conditions in addition to physical issues have higher healthcare costs, and only a small portion is spent on behavioral treatment. Management of behavioral health[…]
(WASHINGTON, DC) A report, “Addiction and Mental Health vs. Physical Health: Widening disparities in network use and provider reimbursement”, released today found that the gap in disparities for individuals seeking mental health[…]
Making the promise of mental health parity a reality
By Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Opinion Contributor — 06/26/19 08:15 AM EDT
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A young woman[…]
Despite the enactment of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act in 2008, patients still struggle to access mental health and substance use treatment. Read more from NPR:
'Mental Health Parity' Is Still An Elusive Goal In U.S[…]
The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance recently announced that it has fined health insurer Aetna Inc. $190,000 for violating rules on coverage of drug and alcohol abuse treatment and coverage of autism spectrum disorder.
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New Government-Funded Claims Analysis Shows Reimbursement Rates to Practitioners a Persistent Problem; Underscores Results of Earlier Study Pointing to Deep Disparities and Parity Law Violations, says PIC
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Physical healthcare providers are receiving significantly higher payments from insurers than addiction and mental health providers for the same types of services, finds a groundbreaking,[…]
The Parity Implementation Coalition (PIC), a group of addiction and mental health consumer and provider organizations committed to the implementation and enforcement of the 2008 parity law and regulations, applauds the inclusion of provisions that[…]