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An Invitation to ME-P Readers on the Implications of Implementation

By Karen D. Matthias RN, MBA

The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was enacted into law on October 8, 2008.  This act will end health insurance benefits inequity between mental health/substance use disorders and medical/surgical benefits for group health plans with more than 50 employees. The regulations that guide implementation of this law will be effective for health plan years beginning on or after July 1, 2010.  These regulations have significant implications for providers of mental health services, payers, employers, and consumers.

Hayes, Inc

On June 23rd and 24th, Hayes, Inc. and URAC are hosting a 2-day symposium in Baltimore featuring an expert faculty of nationally known legal experts, researchers and leaders brought together to provide detailed information about this law and its expected impact on all stakeholder groups www.urac.org/2010MHPConference

David Wellstone (Dave) will be giving the keynote address.  Mr. Wellstone is the son of the late Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN, 1990-2002).  Along with his brother Mark, Dave is the Co-Founder of Wellstone Action, a national center for training and leadership development for the progressive movement.  Dave is the Co-Chair of the Wellstone Action Advisory Board and contributes to advocacy efforts on behalf of mental health and domestic violence.

Speaking

Also speaking is Carol McDaid, co-founder and Principal of Capitol Decisions Inc.  Ms. McDaid led the Parity NOW Coalition behind passage of the 2008 “Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.”  Ms. McDaid has nearly 25 years of federal legislative experience in Washington, providing her clients with legislative and public affairs consulting on issues that span the breadth of health care, including Medicare, Medicaid, private sector reimbursement issues, and comparative effectiveness research.

Assessment

Both Dave Wellstone and Carol McDaid are available to answer your questions about the implications of implementing this legislation. If you, or any of your ME-P colleagues or readers are interested in interviewing either Dave or Carol (or both), please contact me at 215-855-0615 or via email at kmatthias@hayesinc.com

Thanks for your consideration.

Hayes, Inc
157 S. Broad Street
Lansdale, PA 19446
T: 215-855-0615 x7918
Email: kmatthias@hayesinc.com
Website: www.hayesinc.com

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