Health Care Reform and Mental Health Parity specialist. Public Policy. Behavioral health. Hope floats. RTs do not=endorsements
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Improving outcomes through coordinated crisis response beckerspayer.com/payer/impro…
Brad Lerner retweeted
I fought to pass the No Surprises Act to protect Americans from surprise medical bills.
It’s been a huge success—protecting millions of people every year—but now private equity-backed groups are trying to game the system and drive up costs. Well not if I have anything to say about it!
Elevance study backs take-home methadone beckerspayer.com/research-an…
Brad Lerner retweeted
Fear is a survival mechanism that can truly keep you from harm.
But it can also be too sensitive and make you feel anxious and afraid in a way that’s not helpful. We have tips to cope: wapo.st/47Sbq1V
Inspirational!....The 58-year-old college football player Tom Cillo has become a social media phenomenon. He’s even landed an NIL deal for an arthritis cream. Now he tells columnist @JasonGay he’s thinking of trying basketball. wsj.com/sports/football/58-y… via @WSJ
Great perspective! .... Running helped me stay sober ― and gave me hope while I fought cancer | Opinion freep.com/story/opinion/cont… via @freep
I'm looking forward to discussing key issues impacting mental health at this year's @ABHWorg Advancing Behavioral Health and Policy Summit. Please join me!
Alcohol is driving a half-dozen types of cancer in the U.S., study finds statnews.com/2024/07/11/alco… via @statnews
Bipartisan Group Of Sens. Reintroduce Telemental Health Care Access Act | InsideHealthPolicy.com insidehealthpolicy.com/daily…
Proposed Federal Rule Could Exacerbate U.S. Mental Health Crisis realclearhealth.com/blog/202…
Brad Lerner retweeted
Since 2021, we've committed more than $20 million to programs that address mental health, with a focus on Substance Use Disorder. The RFP for our next round of Substance Use Disorder grants is now open. Find out more about the application process here: elevancehealth.foundation/fo…
DEA extends pandemic telehealth rules for prescribing controlled substances thehill.com/policy/healthcar…
I am thrilled to be participating in The ERISA Industry Committee’s Virtual Fall Policy Conference happening October 17-20! Learn more about ERIC’s Virtual Fall Policy Conference by clicking here: bit.ly/3PIBClk.
Brad Lerner retweeted
Discussing ensuring an equitable workforce, we have a lineup of expert panelists:
@DanielEDawes of Global Health Equity, @MeharryMedical
Dr. Shairi Turner, @CrisisTextLine
@HannahWes, @NAMICommunicate
James Polo, @ElevanceHealth
Carole Johnson, @HRSAgov
#A4P
Carelon Behavioral Health’s Chief Medical Officer. Dr. James Polo, speaking at @kennedyforum about his experience with child psychiatry, access, and equity, on key panel discussion #A4P
Industry Voices—It's time to prioritize behavioral health to achieve integrated healthcare fiercehealthcare.com/payers/…
Q&A: Elevance food as medicine director on nutrition's role in health modernhealthcare.com/people/… via @modrnhealthcr @ElevanceHealth
Come join me and other mental health leaders at the Future Of Mental Health West conference in San Francisco. I look forward to a robust discussion on mental health policy and improved outcomes with industry leaders @BeaconHealthOpt @ElevanceHealth #mentalhealth
Brad Lerner retweeted
Mental health is so reactive… we need to make it as PROACTIVE as we do our physical health. Great insight, tips and wisdom from this week’s guest Dr. Jim Polo from Carelon. Listen to Unbreakable: A Mental Health Podcast wherever you get podcasts.
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth
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