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Article: 'Parity plus' urged for mental health benefits.(Practice Trends)
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- Internal Medicine News
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- September 1, 2005
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Sometimes, being equal is just not enough--at least, that's what the Progressive Policy Institute says.
A new paper from the institute, a liberal Washington think tank, suggests that rather than aiming for simple dollar-for-dollar parity with physical health benefits, advocates for mental health care parity should insist that mental health providers be held accountable for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services.
Some people in the business community are intrigued by this idea, noted David Kendall, senior fellow for health policy at the institute. "Employers see themselves as leaders in the outcomes disclosure field, and their argument has been ...