The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) place mental health at the forefront of healthcare financing issues in parity with prevention and primary healthcare. For many years there has been a separation of the mind from the body, both from a philosophical and practice perspective. This division has led to a dichotomy in care provided to individuals with behavioral and physical health needs, in addition to payment methods for services received. Yet, mental health constitutes a major chronic illness and a significant healthcare expenditure. Many suggest that there are serious dysfunctions in both systems and that the new integration of primary care and behavioral health may present answers in assuring a more responsive and coherent system of care. We’re facing a moment of opportunity and we propose to explore the realities, challenges and opportunities.
The Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal (PSIJ) has joined forces with the Thomas Scattergood Foundation, City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, Public Health Management Corporation, Beck Institute of Cognitive Therapy and Open Minds to take a closer look at how the behavioral and physical health systems will need to adjust to become integrated. In addition, we will discuss the programmatic, education, philosophical and policy challenges and opportunities for innovation that will come along with this broader health paradigm shift.
Register for the event and join the discussion!
WHEN
Monday, September 15, 2014, 1 – 4 PM
Reception: 4-6 PM
WHERE
Public Health Management Corporation
Centre Square East
1500 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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