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Posts in Health reform

Just Released: Parity Report Grades States on Parity Laws

The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity just released several new reports and guides on the current state of parity across the country,

Health reform, Healthcare, Mental health policyGuest UserOctober 10, 2018

Federal Health Reform Update

The White House has signed an executive order that would make significant changes to mental health coverage. Meanwhile, congressional leaders are working toward reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and have forged a tentative bipartisan agreement to stabilize the insurance markets.

Advocacy, Health reformGuest UserOctober 19, 2017Advocacy, CHIP reauthorization, Health insurance marketplace, CSR payments, Alexander-Murray bill, health reform

NAMI Dane County Executive Director Visits Washington D.C. to Urge Congress to Protect Mental Health Care

“I was thrilled to join other mental health advocates from across the country to use our voice to tell Congress how important it is to fight to protect important mental health coverage that helps people with mental illness get better and stay better.”

Advocacy, Health reformGuest UserJuly 5, 2017Mental Health, Mental illness, health care, advocacy, health reform