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Network Adequacy Series, Part II: What are state and federal regulators doing about it?
May 13th, 2016
In the first part of this series, we defined network adequacy and explained why it was critically important to ensure access to care for insured individuals. While most people agree that this issue is a top priority, there has been very little movement in some states to provide more…
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Network Adequacy Series, Part I: What is all the fuss?
May 13th, 2016
A network adequacy report MHAMD released in January 2015 sparked a firestorm of debate early in the legislative session. The finding that only 14% of the 1,154 psychiatrists listed on the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) Qualified Health Plan networks were accepting new…
Hundreds Rally on Lawyer’s Mall to “Keep the Door Open!”
May 13th, 2016
[caption id="attachment_2216" align="alignright" width="326"] Hundreds rally on Lawyer's Mall in Annapolis to "Keep The Door Open"![/caption] More than 500 consumers, family members and advocates gathered in Annapolis February 25 at the Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition’s Keep the…
2016 Open Enrollment
November 30th, 2015
As you may know, it is currently Open Enrollment for state health insurance exchanges. The state of Maryland’s marketplace (Maryland Health Connection) is the only place where qualified Maryland residents can receive federal tax subsidies to alleviate the burden of monthly premium costs (Advanced…
Crisis Intervention Training
November 18th, 2015
Since 2005, the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHAMD) has chaired the Maryland Mental Health and Criminal Justice Partnership (MHCJP). The MHCJP – which includes representatives from state agencies, local correctional facilities, the judiciary, advocacy organizations, providers and more…
Learning Life Lessons from Our Veterans
November 11th, 2015
In 2014, a group from the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET) in Baltimore City attended a mental health presentation provided by MHAMD at an annual conference entitled “Why Women Cry.” The rookie MCVET case manager took note that many in the group were uneducated about…
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MHAMD works to address the mental health needs of pregnant women and new moms
October 26th, 2015
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting 15 – 20% of pregnant women and new moms within the first year.…
DHHS’ Push to Fix ACA Network Adequacy Issues
May 26th, 2015
New York Times reporter Robert Pear briefly describes the Department of Health and Human Services’ push to fix issues found within consumer complaints. One of the major complications in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is the inaccurate provider directories of insurance companies.…
Parity Project Director Discusses Parity on WYPR
March 11th, 2015
Parity Advocate, Adrienne Ellis of the Maryland Parity Project, shared some of her parity knowledge and experiences on the Maryland Morning Show with Sheilah Kast of WYPR. Ellis discussed the importance of the Mental Health Parity Addiction and Equity Act that was passed in 2008. She also…