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Fox Rothschild LLP

Struggling to Manage the Unmanageable Adult Child?

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One does not expect to see an article about individual mental illness and efforts to manage it on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. But these are extraordinary times in the sense that we are seeing lots of families...more

McDermott Will & Emery

The MHPAEA Proposed Rule: Standards of Care and Medical Necessity

Comments submitted in response to the proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) reflect a broad range of perspectives. Our previous MHPAEA content is available here....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Newly Enacted End of Year Legislation Has Impact on Healthcare Providers

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On December 27, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act), which was passed by Congress the evening of December 21, after weeks of negotiation. The lengthy legislation, totaling in at...more

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Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, Ready for House Floor Consideration

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After months of delays, on June 15, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, by a vote of 53 to 0. Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA) originally introduced the...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 Proposes Overhaul to America’s Mental Health System

On Tuesday, August 4, Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn) and Bill Cassidy (R-La) introduced The Mental Health Reform Act of 2015. The bill proposes reforms to Medicare and Medicaid, introduces new grant programs, and enhances the...more

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Washington Healthcare Update

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This Week: GOP Post-King Contingency Bills Released in Both the House and the Senate... House E&C Committee Draft LDT Bill – Creates FDA In Vitro Center, Sets Agency Review Timeline and Defines Risk Categories... CMS...more

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News from the Health Law Gurus™

News from the Health Law Gurus™ is a weekly summary of notable health law news from around the country with helpful links to related content. Check back every week for the latest health law news stories....more

Bennett Jones LLP

New OHRC Policy Provides Practical Guidance to Employers

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It is estimated that one in five Canadians will experience a mental health disability or addiction in their lifetime. In light of this staggering statistic, employers are often faced with the challenging task of identifying...more

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White House Gun Control Proposals Include School Safety And Mental Health Initiatives

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In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, President Obama has announced numerous executive actions and legislative proposals to address gun control, school safety, and mental health issues nationwide. The White...more

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