Increasing mental health care needs for minors present a range of legal issues for children, parents, health care providers and health care payors. While state laws typically govern who has the power to consent to or refuse...more
3/30/2022
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Regulatory Standards ,
SAMHSA ,
Scope of Treatment ,
Substance Abuse
On Tuesday, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued their joint report to Congress on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The Consolidated...more
1/27/2022
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Insurance Industry ,
Mental Health ,
Mental Health Parity Rule ,
MHPAEA ,
NQTLs ,
Statistical Analysis ,
Substance Abuse