Behavioral Health Central http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:12:28 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png Behavioral Health Central http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/ Behavioral Health Central - Articles and Resources for the Behavioral Healthcare Industry. Addiction Treatment and the Parity Act http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/DU-Teaser/addiction-treatment-and-the-parity-act.html?Itemid= http://behavioralhealthcentral.com/index.php/DU-Teaser/addiction-treatment-and-the-parity-act.html?Itemid= This year, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act (also known as the Parity Act) goes into effect across the country. The law mandates that health insurers must now cover mental health care at the same benefit levels they do for medical care. This new standard is likely to have significant and far-reaching effects on the behavioral healthcare field, particularly in the burgeoning area of addiction treatment.

Today on Behavioral Health Central, we bring you a Professional Perspective from Jason Powers, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Spirit Lodge, on what addiction treatment providers can expect as a result of this groundbreaking legislation. To read this insightful, informative and timely piece of critical importance to all behavioral health professionals and stakeholders, click here .
 

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