As we emerge from the COVID health emergency, there is widespread agreement that Americans are suffering from inadequate access to mental health care. To shore up community mental health systems, on 23 March 2023, the...more
On this week’s episode, Carla DewBerry and Sarah Carlins discuss a recent California Federal District Court decision in David Wit v. United Behavioral Health, in which the court found that the defendant insurer violated ERISA...more
12/11/2020
/ Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Health Claims ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Mental Health ,
Plan Administrators ,
Scope of Coverage ,
Standard of Care ,
Substance Abuse
In this week’s episode, Carla DewBerry and Kelsey Jernigan discuss issues in mental health parity in the context of recent California legislation. In particular, the presenters discuss how a new California bill has sparked a...more
9/29/2020
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Essential Health Benefits ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Medical Necessity ,
Mental Health ,
Mental Health Parity Rule ,
Pending Legislation ,
Substance Abuse
In this week’s episode, Carla Dewberry, Sarah Carlins, and Cheryl Choice discuss the ways in which the COVID-19 emergency has changed the landscape of behavioral health in the United States. The presenters address the ways in...more