URAC and The Kennedy Forum partner to advance mental health care access and accountability
(opens in new tab)As World Mental Health Day approaches on October 10, URAC and The Kennedy Forum announce their new partnership focused…
Department of Labor Issues New Mental Health Parity Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued new guidance outlining where it will focus enforcement of federal mental health parity requirements.
New Federal Bill Would Strengthen Mental Health Parity Enforcement
Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) has introduced the Mental Health Parity Enforcement and Funding Act, legislation designed to strengthen federal enforcement of…
Mental Health Month: Advancing Access Through Parity
May is Mental Health Month and serves as a reminder that mental health is health. Access to mental health care should reflect…
A Practical Path to Mental Health Parity Compliance
Federal and state regulations for mental health parity are under increasing scrutiny. Government officials at all levels are taking a closer look…
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 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
