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The Kennedy Forum blog provides clear, credible commentary and analysis on today’s most pressing issues in mental health and addiction parity, policy, and treatment.

Aetna and its Subsidiaries Fined for Mental Health Parity Violations

January 28, 2019

Pursuing Parity: 2018 Year-in-Review

December 13, 2018

State Ombudsmen Help Families Secure Care and Assert Parity Rights

October 30, 2018

Fifth Circuit Changes Law – District Courts Must Use De Novo Standard of Review

October 18, 2018

How the Opioids Package Could Have Bolstered Parity and Saved More Lives

October 12, 2018

IL Governor Signs Major Parity Legislation

August 22, 2018

Blue Shield of California Reaches $7M Class Action Settlement Over Improper Medical Necessity Criteria Used for Mental Health Coverage

August 15, 2018

US Court of Appeals (9th Circuit) Finds Blue Cross Blue Shield Denials for Residential Mental Health Treatment in Violation of Federal Parity Law; Benefits Must Be on Par with Skilled Nursing Facility Benefits

July 11, 2018

Empowering Our Youth to Prioritize Mental Health Works

June 28, 2018

Community Program to Improve Crisis Response for People with Mental Health Challenges Should Serve as National Model

June 26, 2018
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