Congress has passed long awaited provisions, within the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act", requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide true parity for mental health benefits. A Client Action Bulletin released by actuarial firm Milliman, explains the parity benefit, and details two other measures that could impact employer health plan responsibilities.
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Collaborative Care for Patients with Depression and Chronic Illnesses
"Patients with depression and poorly controlled diabetes, coronary heart disease, or both have an increased risk of…
Case-managed Care Improves Outcomes for Depressed Patients with Multiple Medical Conditions
A growing body of evidence has shown that an integrated care approach can have a significant impact…
Identifying and Screening for Psychological and Comorbid Medical and Psychological Disorders in Medical Settings
This paper, by Rodger Kessler of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, focuses on the challenges…