Access to Behavioral Health

On April 10, the CMS released a proposed rule that would apply certain requirements of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 to coverage offered by Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicaid alternative benefit plans and Childrens Health Insurance Program plans.
VA home-based primary care offers comprehensive longitudinal care for veterans with complex chronic diseases. Receive personalized care in the comfort of your own home.
What is it? Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) offers counseling and support to young people who are experiencing symptoms of psychosis for the first time. This can include persons who have already suffered what is called a “first episode” of psychosis or who are merely presenting early…
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This AHA/HRET guide explains the value of integrating physical and behavioral health services and the importance of measuring integration efforts.
What is it? Founded in 1994, the Safe Child Center at Flagstaff Medical Center assists child victims of abuse or neglect through the provision of post-event physical examinations, forensic interviews, behavioral health counseling, sexually transmitted infection diagnostic tests, pharmaceutical…
What is it? Mercy Clinic – which operates every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Pittsburg County Health Department – provides no-cost primary care, mental health care, some dental services, eye exams and eyeglasses. Staff also focus on controlling diabetes, blood pressure, and…
The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury on Nov. 8 issued a final rule implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA).
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