Posted on August 13, 2009 12:26
Topics: Health Care Reform | Mental Health | Parity | Substance Use
Post Type: citation
This perspectives article considers the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 and highlights the need for clear regulations and education regarding the costs of untreated M/SU conditions. The authors suggest using the new law to reinforce the centrality of mental health care within the overall health care system and as a curricula piece of health care reform.
Shern, D. L., K. K. Beronio, et al. (2009). After parity--what's next. Health Affairs, 28(3), 660-2. DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.28.3.660 http://content.healthaffairs.org/cgi/content/abstract/28/3/660
Authors: David L. Shern, Kirsten K. Beronio, Henry T. Harbin.
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