Mental health actuarial experts at Milliman have published a study on chronic physical conditions and comorbid psychological disorders. The paper is an in-depth look at the costs of comorbid depression and anxiety on comercially insured patients with certain chronic conditions. It also offers opportunities for improved healhcare delivery, with better clinical outcomes, at lower costs.
New research shows that 1 in 5 young people self harm.
"According to Stonewall’s Prescription for Change research released in 2008; one in five young lesbian and bisexual…
The Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference
The theme of this year’s Children’s Hospital Annual Ethics Conference is, "Ethical Issues in Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare". The Conference…
Behavioral Healthcare Update
Click here to read the latest CBHC Behavioral Healthcare Update released February 9, 2009!
Parity Included in SCHIP Law signed by President Obama
"The House passed legislation to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Plan (SCHIP) on Wednesday mainly along…