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HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships February and March 2013 Webinars
HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships February and March 2013 Webinars The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and … Continue reading
The Affordable Care Act, Information from the White House
Fact Sheets: The links below will provide you with information that you should know about the Affordable Care Act and how it may benefit you and your family. Fact Sheets Families with Children (PDF) – English 7.27 MB, Spanish 1.23 … Continue reading
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CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HEALTH CARE ACCESS PROBLEMS
In the first national report that compares the health and well-being of children with special health care needs to those children without, findings revealed that 14 to 19 percent of children in the United States have a special health care … Continue reading
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FDA Drug Safety Alert
SERIOUS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM REACTIONS POSSIBLE WHEN ZYVOX (LINEZOLID) GIVEN TO PATIENTS TAKING CERTAIN PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of serious central nervous system (CNS) reactions when the antibacterial drug linezolid (Zyvox) is given … Continue reading
The Impact of Health Care Reform On Services And Support For Young Adults With Serious Mental Health Conditions
Won’t the new health care reform law bring mental health coverage to many more young adults, including those with serious mental health conditions? Yes, the Affordable Care Act (or ACA, also known as “health care reform” and “Obamacare”) will extend … Continue reading
National Health Care Transition
The National Health Care Transition Center’s new and improved website – www.gottransition.org – is up and welcoming visitors! Health care professionals, state policy makers, families and youth will find that the site provides something for everyone interested in health care … Continue reading
90 % of Americans Have Never Heard of Mental Health Parity Or Law
American Psychological Association: Few Americans Aware of Law Broadening Access to Mental Health Treatment – January 24, 2011 APA survey reveals nearly 90 percent of Americans have never heard of mental health parity or law WASHINGTON — An overwhelming majority … Continue reading
Uninsured Americans with Pre-existing Conditions to Gain Coverage through Affordable Care Act
New resources available to increase awareness of new program for the uninsured The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today made new resources available to the media, consumer groups, states, health care providers, and others to increase awareness … Continue reading
Excellence in Mental Health Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Senators Stabenow and Reed Call for Federally Qualified Community Behavioral Health Centers For more information, contact Meena Dayak at MeenaD@thenationalcouncil.org or 202.684.3728. Washington, DC (December 16, 2010)—The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council) applauds the introduction of the … Continue reading
Feds Require Equal Coverage for Mental Health Issues
New regulations issued by the U.S. government will now bar health insurance companies from limiting coverage or charging higher costs for people with mental health or substance abuse issues. The new rules require any group health plan that includes substance … Continue reading
