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…
Read MoreBehavioral 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…
Read MoreURAC 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…
Read MorePersistent 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…
Read MoreURAC Marks World Mental Health Day with Focus on Workplace Wellbeing and Parity
Our first corporate value is “we value people,” and URAC’s programs reflect that commitment
Read MoreURAC Honors Mental Illness Awareness Week, Emphasizing Community and Care
Rooted in our value “we value people,” URAC reaffirms support for parity, access and stigma reduction
Read MoreSurvey Shows Mental Health Access Gaps Highlight Parity Needs
A new survey reported by Axios shows that workers with mental health needs are twice as likely as others to face barriers…
Read MoreURAC 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…
Read MoreBlue 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…
Read MoreWhite 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”,…
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