Suit Against UnitedHealth Tests Mental Health Coverage Rules

Suit against UnitedHealth tests mental health coverage rules

Filed under: outpatient drug treatment programs

The law, which applies to employers with 50 or more workers, doesn't force employers to offer mental health or substance abuse coverage in their employee insurance programs. But if they choose to offer those benefits, they must treat them the same way …
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Grassley N C Hospitals Draw Attention to Concerns in Discount Drug Program

Filed under: outpatient drug treatment programs

The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to give deep discounts on certain outpatient drugs to hospital that serve large numbers of uninsured and under-insured patients. Information provided to Grassley by Duke University Hospital, University of …
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Bakersfield's Synergy Lifestyle Center Unveils New Intensive Outpatient Program

Filed under: outpatient drug treatment programs

Synergy Lifestyle Center is pleased to unveil a new IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) for drug addiction treatment which is unique in Bakersfield—it's the only doctor-run IOP in town. Patients of Synergy's IOP will receive a minimum of 9 hours of …
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McCrory's budget supports drug courts, closes five state prisons

Filed under: outpatient drug treatment programs

According to Baker, court-mandated drug programs are more effective than comparable outpatient treatment programs, because drug court participants submit to regular drug screening and face immediate sanctions or receive rewards based on their behavior …
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