Parity implementation Coalition Applauds Supreme court ruling and New regulatory Guidance on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction equity Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 20, 2015 —Members of the Parity Implementation Coalition (PIC), a[…]
Study found the federal parity law was associated with an increased probability of using
out-of-network services,
an increased average number of out-of-network
outpatient visits, and increased average total spending on[…]
On August 4, Senators Murphy (D-CT) and Cassidy (R-LA) introduced bipartisan mental health legislation, which includes parity strengthening provisions.
Cassidy/Murphy Press Release
Senators Murphy and Cassidy on Morning Joe
Researchers, attorneys, and other critics say patients with mental
illnesses continue to face discrimination — largely because insurers
have continued to limit treatment through strategies that are subtle and
difficult to track.
Vox.com[…]