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
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
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
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
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
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
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