Eric Neiman and David Shillcutt, Members of the Firm, present learning modules in Behavioral Health Law & Compliance 101, an online course offered by the American Health Law Association (AHLA).

In this online course, a panel of practitioners share their deep knowledge of legal and compliance considerations fundamental to behavioral health care. Fifteen modules answer the questions:

  • What is behavioral health care?
  • How is behavioral health care paid for?
  • How is behavioral health patient care regulated?
  • What additional issues impact specific patient populations, such as minors and veterans?
  • What are the roles of information and technology in the behavioral health context?

Module 4: Behavioral Health Protections for Commercial Health Plans and Insurance Policies

David presents "Behavioral Health Protections for Commercial Health Plans and Insurance Policies." This interactive learning module includes the following topics:

Introduction

  • Insurance Coverage for Behavioral Health Care
  • The Evolution of Health Insurance for Behavioral Health Services

Coverage Requirements

  • State Coverage Requirements
  • Benefit Mandates
  • Limits on Utilization Management
  • Network Adequacy

Achieving Parity

  • The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
  • Scope of Applicability
  • MHPAEA and Dollar Limits
  • Classifiying Benefits
  • Benefits in Every Classification
  • Financial Requirements and Quantitiative Treatment Limits
  • Non-Quantitiative Treatment Limits
  • NQTL Compliance Documentation
  • Other Disclosure Requirements
  • MHPAEA Enforcement and Penalties

Module 9: Involuntary Commitment and Diversion Programs

Eric presents "Involuntary Commitment and Diversion Programs." This interactive learning module includes the following topics:

  • Involuntary Commitment and Diversion Programs
  • Historical Background on Involuntary Commitment
  • The Data Gap Problem
  • The Civil Commitment Process and State Variations
  • Who Can Be Civilly Committed?
  • What Happens at a Civil Commitment Hearing?
  • Treatment for Civilly Committed Individuals
  • Diversion and Other Alternatives
  • Ongoing Issues Regarding Involuntary Commitment

Learn More

To order this course, or for more information, visit AmericanHealthLaw.org.

Event Detail

Fall 2024

On-Demand Course

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