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Implementing Mental Health Parity: the Challenge for Health Plans

Posted on August 13, 2009 11:29

Topics: Mental Health | Parity | Substance Use

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This perspectives article examines implementation challenges surrounding the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.  the author notes that unique features of M/SU care will pose challenges in aligning benefits with general health care.  

Dixon, K. (2009). Implementing mental health parity: the challenge for health plans. Health Affairs, 28(3), 663-5. DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.28.3.663 http://content.healthaffairs.org/cgi/content/abstract/28/3/663 

Author: Keith Dixon


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