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Kennedy Forum webinar on the Wit vs United ruling with Dr. Joe Parks - Monday, November 23, 12 noon ET

  • 1.  Kennedy Forum webinar on the Wit vs United ruling with Dr. Joe Parks - Monday, November 23, 12 noon ET

    National Council Staff
    Posted 11-22-2020 17:21
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    Dear Association Executives - Please join the Kennedy Forum's free webinar (tomorrow) Monday, November 23 at 12:00 pm ET on the implications of the ruling in Wit vs. United with National Council Vice President for Practice Improvement & Medical Director Joe Parks, MD.  See attached and below for more information and the registration link.

    Game Changer: Implications of the Wit v. United Behavioral Health Ruling

    A federal court recently ruled that United Behavioral Health (UBH), the largest managed behavioral health care company in the country, must reprocess nearly 67,000 originally denied mental health and substance use disorder benefit claims using medical necessity criteria developed by nonprofit clinical specialty associations-among other mandatory actions. This is a major step forward in stopping discrimination against those with mental health and substance use disorders. Wrongful denials of care coverage have not only been detrimental to individuals across the country, often forcing families to take drastic measures to cover treatment costs out of pocket or forgo care altogether, they have also become a burden on society. Untreated mental health and substance use disorders contribute to historic rates of suicides and overdoses, in addition to homelessness and violent encounters with the criminal justice system. As the nation struggles to cope amid a myriad of challenges in 2020-the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustices, political divisiveness, and more-better access to mental health and addiction treatment is critical. How can we ensure the lessons of Wit extend beyond the courtroom into federal and state policy, health care coverage, and more? Join three experts in this free webinar to unpack ramifications of the landmark ruling and explore what's on the horizon.

    Date/Time

    November 23, 12-1pm ET

    Moderator

    David Lloyd
    Senior Policy Advisor, The Kennedy Forum

    Panelists

    Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy
    Founder, The Kennedy Forum

    Brian Hufford

    Partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Plaintiffs' Counsel, Wit v. United Behavioral Health

    Joe Parks, M.D.
    Medical Director, National Council for Behavioral Health 


    Register Now





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    Neal Comstock
    Director of Membership
    National Council
    NealC@TheNationalCouncil.org
    202 748-8793
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  • 2.  RE: Kennedy Forum webinar on the Wit vs United ruling with Dr. Joe Parks - Monday, November 23, 12 noon ET

    National Council Staff
    Posted 11-24-2020 16:44

    Dear Association Executives - You can now access a recording of the Kennedy Forum's webinar "Game Changer: Implications of the Wit v. United Behavioral Health Ruling" here (password: Qja7JvMd) and PowerPoint slides here. The National Council's webpage on Wit and generally accepted standards of care is available here.

    Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can help in any way. 

    Joe Parks, MD
    Vice President, Practice Improvement & Medical Director
    National Council for Behavioral Health
    Direct: (202) 629-5791
    JoeP@theNationalCouncil.org



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    Neal Comstock
    Director of Membership
    National Council
    NealC@TheNationalCouncil.org
    202 748-8793
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