Georgia Issues $25M in Mental Health Parity Fines, Elevating Behavioral Health Parity Compliance Scrutiny
Georgia insurance regulators have issued nearly $25 million in fines to 11 health insurers following market conduct examinations that identified violations of…
Behavioral Health Tech Explores Behavioral Health Policy Challenges and Opportunities
As 2026 begins, it’s the perfect time to look at the major policy themes shaping behavioral health in the year ahead, including…
URAC Recognizes January as Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
January is Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month, highlighting the importance of timely access to evidence-based treatment and recovery supports for people…
Persistent Parity Challenges Spotlight Need for Stronger Standards
A recent Health Affairs article, Along the Journey Toward Mental Health Parity: Persistent Challenges and New Roadblocks, outlines the ongoing barriers preventing…
URAC Delivers Certificates to First Organizations Accredited for Mental Health Parity
URAC’s President and CEO, Dr. Shawn Griffin was on the road this week, traveling to Minnesota and North Dakota to present URAC’s…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota and North Dakota First to Earn URAC’s Mental Health Parity Accreditation
URAC is proud to announce that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota are…
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in Health Care: Solutions and Success Stories
The mental health of health care workers remains an urgent and complex challenge. From burnout and chronic stress to workforce shortages and…
World Mental Health Day 2024 – It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace
October 10 is World Mental Health Day and URAC joins the World Health Organization to unite behind the theme “It is Time…
Demonstrate Your Commitment to Workplace Mental Health with URAC
You know that your actions as an employer are what really matters to improve mental health in the workplace. When your…
White House Releases Health Plan Parity Requirements for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
The Biden White House released on September 9, 2024 its final “Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act”,…
