Mad in America

MAY 9, 2024

It’s a piecemeal, parcelized collection of public institutions, non-profits, and private agencies, funded by an equally complicated system of public and private money managed by insurance companies. Per health insurance policy I’d already written a treatment plan on him, despite only having met him once, a month ago.

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Insurance Poverty and mental health Sleep and mental health Legal 126

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To be included in the present research, service users had to be commercially insured, aged 18-64 years, and have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. All participants were insured; most were female and employed, limiting generalizability to other populations. The authors acknowledge several limitations to the current research.

Pharmaceuticals 142

Pharmaceuticals Aging and mental health Insurance Healthcare 142

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

One advantage of BetterHelp is that because the service does not bill insurance, there is no need for clinicians to provide a diagnosis and target therapy to fit the “medical necessity” requirements imposed by third-party payers.

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Insurance Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-awareness 143

Mad in America

MARCH 28, 2024

Then, her private insurance ran out, and she was admitted to a public hospital where they stopped all the drugs cold turkey. This was also serious medical malpractice. It is very dangerous to stop psychiatric drugs abruptly, which can cause akathisia, suicide and homicide.

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Hospitality Insurance 145

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

What were you thinking when you repeatedly mentioned how good my insurance was, offering phone-call therapy? Building rapport is one thing, but that was disturbing. A big red flag that I should have given more attention to early on. My husband urged me to bring this up to you because of how much it bothered us.

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Hospitality Insurance Education 144

Mad in America

DECEMBER 6, 2023

‘I suspect that they’re extending his stay here so that they can keep on using his insurance until it expires at the end of the month,’ she said. Concepcion said the hospital finally told her last week her cousin would be discharged on the morning of Sunday, Nov.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Moreover, if there is nothing wrong with us, and it’s (‘just’) a normal response to our circumstances, it gives mental health services (or insurance companies) a convenient excuse not to provide health services or support.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They used the National Inpatient Register for data on diagnoses, the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register for data on prescriptions, the Longitudinal Integrated Database for Health Insurance and Labour Market studies for socioeconomic data, and the Swedish Cause of Death Register for data on participant deaths.

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Insurance 141

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

To identify medical professionals in the community around your students new school who accept your insurance, consult your students insurance website. Insurance network lists can be outdated with clinicians who are no longer taking new patients. Most do not. Call early.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 25, 2025

Without health insurance, known locally as medical aid, people living in South Africa are only guaranteed care for serious mental illness. No, she says. Theres nobody there. Its just the doctors and the nurses.

Poverty and mental health 99

Poverty and mental health Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Insurance 99

Mad in America

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Currently, health insurance companies and Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are allowing payment for health services that are either not supported by the best science available or, many times, payment is allowed which is contrary to the available scientific research.

Healthcare 94

Healthcare Sleep and mental health Insurance Pharmaceuticals 94

Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The Society of Behavioral Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine support increasing United States health plan coverage for exercise programming in community mental health programs for people with serious mental illness.

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Insurance 52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Cost & Quality After a twenty year or so review of the health outcome literature, combined with my clinical experience as a psychologist and an arranger of behavioral healthcare for large self-insured employers, the above words of wisdom by Mark Twain are certainly relevant to both the quality and cost problems in healthcare today.

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Healthcare Insurance Technology Pharmaceuticals 110

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 5, 2025

The cost of TMS varies based on location, provider, and insurance coverage. How much does TMS treatment cost, and is it covered by insurance? Many insurance providers offer partial or full coverage, particularly for treatment-resistant conditions. <p>The </p>

Insurance 52

Insurance Sleep and mental health Healthcare 52

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I have felt that behavioral health was always something of a stepchild in the health insurance industry. However, I believe there is a path to improve the quality of healthcare to lower its cost and it lies with the large employer self-insured employee health plans, to which this book is dedicated.

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Healthcare Genetics and mental health Insurance Pharmaceuticals 112

Clear Behavioral Health

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Once youre patched in with our admissions team, we will go over verifying your insurance and discuss the treatment steps within the program. Does Insurance Cover My Treatment Costs? Currently, Clear Behavioral Health has partnered with most major health insurance companies in California , like Anthem, Aetna, TRICARE, and more.

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Insurance Group therapy Mindfulness practices Hospitality 52

Mad in America

MAY 18, 2024

To quote Marianna of HVNA, sister to a voice-hearer; ”things are more difficult for anyone who has suffered the disrespect and the irrational violence of a system that is unresponsive and places preconceptions, trade interests and insecurities and the contributions of insurance funds before human beings.”

Insurance 98

Insurance Hospitality Education 98

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Insurance Coverage Variability Some insurance providers do not fully cover telehealth services, leading to potential out-of-pocket expenses for patients. Insurance coverage for telehealth services. Additionally, insurance coverage for telehealth may vary. Telehealth Pros and Cons: Which Healthcare Option is Right for You?

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Technology Insurance Hospitality 52

My Psychiatry

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Regulatory and Insurance Issues: Navigating insurance coverage for online sessions can be complex. Is online psychiatry covered by insurance? It’s important to check with your insurance company regarding telehealth services. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. How do online psychiatric sessions work?

Insurance 52

Insurance Aging and mental health Technology Healthcare 52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mental health care is under the control of powerful entities: the profession of psychiatry, drug companies, NIMH, primary care doctors, and insurance companies. That has not happened. They are all committed to a biological/medical model, and they all have turned a deaf ear to the idea of this paradigm shift.

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Genetics and mental health Poverty and mental health Resilience and coping Global mental health 141

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The Big Money in Mental Health : Unpack the financial forces shaping mental health care consolidation, private equity investments and insurance acquisitions. Explore key financial metrics, community needs assessments and how to balance usage and sustainability through supply-and-demand analysis.

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Insurance Education 52

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Phone: (301) 970-4001 Website: [link] Availability: Immediate/within 1 week Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Johns Hopkins EHP and USFHP insurance plans are accepted. I provide a receipt for patients to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Does not accept insurance. No insurances currently accepted.

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Insurance Nutrition and mood Eating disorders Aging and mental health 40

Real Psychiatry

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Her rational is that if you see a loved one die because an insurance company denied care it is natural to want to see that person dead and this is not advocating homicide. Subsequent stories state that the insurance company planned to pay the time allotment indicated in the estimated relative value units (RVUs) for the surgery.

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Insurance Healthcare Manufacturing Self-awareness 52

Mad in America

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We talk about the importance of mental health parity but for the most part, it is only about access to care and insurance coverage. The differences in the quality of care and consideration of the emotional state of their patient were night and day. We need to focus on the quality of care, the amount of empathy a person receives.

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Hospitality Aging and mental health Insurance 125

Credible Mind

JUNE 5, 2024

New Jerseys largest health insurer. CredibleMind unveils The Flourishing Course at AHIP 2024 , the markets leading health insurance industry organization and conference in Las Vegas, June 12, 2024. By dedicating just a few hours per week, users can develop the skills and practices needed to live a more fulfilling life.

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Insurance Positive psychology Digital mental health Healthcare 52

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 8, 2025

Is functional medicine for anxiety covered by insurance? Coverage varies, but many functional medicine evaluations, lab tests, and treatments may not be fully covered by insurance. Over time, as underlying imbalances are corrected, some patients may reduce or eliminate the need for medication under medical supervision. </p>

Nutrition and mood 52

Nutrition and mood Neurotransmitters and mental health Genetics and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

JUNE 6, 2016

Legislators should advocate for vaccine insurance coverage and adequate provider cost reimbursement. The vaccination is recommended for 11- and 12-year-olds. Legislators and health care providers must take action to ensure the vaccine is widely available and used.

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Insurance Education 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Zurzuvae’s cost is estimated to be $16,000 for the 14 days and it is still not known if insurance will cover it. They recommend that Congress pass the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act and provide access to paid leave for women, caregivers, and their families.

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Sleep and mental health Nutrition and mood Aging and mental health Insurance 115

Kids Mental Health Info

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Most common psychiatric medications are paid for by insurance plans and HUSKY. For those with private insurance, it is best to ask your private insurance carrier. If you do not have health insurance you may want to ask your family doctor about your options. The post Is the medication expensive?

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Mad in America

MAY 10, 2024

I was asked for my ID, insurance, and other things that hospital staff typically ask of a patient. They wore white and navy uniforms, gleaming with as much pride as the individuals wearing them had. Not a single wrinkle nor oil stain from lunch was in sight.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It involves clinicians setting down any agenda of treatment planning with prescribed objectives and goals (at the rushed pace of insurance companies), and instead listening patiently: taking the time to understand a person’s context and all its complexity before we jump to any diagnostic conclusions.

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Mental health policy Insurance Hospitality 113

Mad in America

MARCH 2, 2024

It seems that doctors are sometimes reluctant to admit the alleged error because of their liability and insurance policies. The policy terms seem to require them to refrain from any promise, statement, or action from which the admission of liability may be inferred or the interests of the insurer may be damaged by it.

Sleep and mental health 142

Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Neurotransmitters and mental health Resilience and coping 142

Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For example, suppose psychotherapy is not a realistic option: e.g. when insurance coverage is limited; or few therapists are taking new clients; or serial co-pays pose a financial burden.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Insurance Pharmaceuticals Community support 123

Mad in America

AUGUST 17, 2024

For the next few years, I navigated the labyrinth of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy policies, which hindered communication about the right mental health plan for my son. So his hospitalization nearly doubled his separation from his family. We were kept in the dark.

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Hospitality Trauma and the brain Mental health advocacy Mental health policy 120

Lightwork

JANUARY 30, 2025

Contact your insurance company to understand your coverage options and potential out-of-pocket costs. At LightWork Therapy and Recovery , we offer flexible payment plans and work with various insurance providers to make creative arts therapy accessible.

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Art therapy Resilience and coping Self-awareness Insurance 52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Was it related to medical insurance or government programs? Once that happens, health insurance companies say okay, if it’s a disease in the brain, why should we pay for talk therapy? James Moore: Mary has sent in some questions and her first is, in the past, there were other tools used to at least try to help folks in crisis.

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Pharmaceuticals Aging and mental health Biopsychosocial model Hospitality 144

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

I felt that facilitators needed to be paid not only as a symbol of their value to their community and their work, but by paying facilitators it helped insure the group’s longevity. Led by volunteers, I felt this model was not sustainable in the long term.

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Aging and mental health Hospitality Insurance Pharmaceuticals 116