Bush Could Cut Federal Mental-Health Benefits
In an effort to save money in the federal employee health insurance program, aides to President Bush are reviewing options that could including cutting mental-health parity benefits.
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Parity, Stigma and Quality Issues at Heart of National Treatment Plan
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) has released a new report that could serve as the blueprint for a more public-health-oriented approach to dealing with chemical dependency.
Studies Differ Over Addiction Services Under Managed Care
Two recent studies arrive at different conclusions regarding the status of addiction treatment under public-sector managed care.
Rehab Center Founder Criticizes Managed Care
The founder of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., blamed managed care for the problems being faced by treatment centers.
Gore Backs Parity; Bush Fails to Reply to Field Query
Vice President Al Gore expressed support for parity coverage for addiction treatment and promised to increase funding for school- and community-based prevention efforts if elected president.
Gore Backs Parity; Bush Fails to Reply to Field Query
Vice President Al Gore expressed support for parity coverage for addiction treatment in response to a questionnaire from a field organization. George W. Bush did not reply to the query, however.
First Demand Treatment! Conference Energizes Participants
Alcohol and drug treatment specialists representing communities from six Western states joined together to brainstorm strategies to drive up demand for better quality treatment.
Health Insurer Sued for Denying Addiction Coverage
A lawsuit was filed against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, accusing the insurer of denying medical treatment for children and young adults suffering from chemical dependency.
Lawmakers Seek Support for Drug Treatment Bill
A pair of Minnesota lawmakers recently held a hearing in hopes of advancing legislation that would prohibit health insurers from limiting addiction treatment.
Public and Private Funding for Treatment Coming Up Short
Funding for substance abuse treatment is not keeping up with spending on other types of health care, never mind the need for services.
