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Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Advocates Renew Push for Mental Health 'Parity' Bill
This NPR story suggests that there is a good opportunity right now for passing parity legislation. The story never mentions addiction treatment. In the past, every time they get close to passing comprehensive parity (mental health and addiction), they drop addiction. We'll see what happens with this go-round.
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Michael Long's case offers a compelling example that happens all to often in communities. Many states still do not recognize the importance of adequate mental health care and treatment.
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