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Mental Health Coverage

US: As Economy Takes Toll, Mental Health Budgets Shrink

PSN on July 19, 2010 - 3:47pm

Mental health policies in America have changed radically over the past 60 years. A one-time emphasis on caring for patients in large institutions has shifted to treating them in outpatient settings in the community. The ways mental disorders are diagnosed and categorized have changed. And the use of psychotropic medications is more prevalent than it used to be.

Mental Health Parity included in Bailout Plan; Stronger State Laws Remain in Effect

Adam Thompson on October 9, 2008 - 10:00am
The new federal mental health parity law, passed as part of the recent $700 billion financial bailout package, is a real piece of help for families around the country. Even better, the law will not preempt stronger state parity legislation. The law will help states achieve their parity goals because it applies to self-insured health plans which are not subject to state regulation.

Health Care for All: Policy Options for 2009

Adam Thompson on September 2, 2008 - 10:44am

Download a copy of the report in PDF format here.  View the HTML version of the report here.