Episode 10: "October 2009"
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Duration: 23:55
Ronald E. Bachman, F.S.A., M.A.A.A.
Summary
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Learn what it means for employee benefits in your organization. In our featured interview, Ron Bachman explains the Wellstone-Domenici Parity Act and the steps employers can take to optimize outcomes for employees and the organization, while implementing the changes required by the law. Also, an update on recent developments from the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program.
Details
- 00:00 – Opening
- 01:43 – Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program Update
- 05:08 – Featured Interview – Ronald E. Bachman, F.S.A., M.A.A.A.
- 22:50 – Closing
Host
David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Assistant Executive Director for Corporate Relations and Business Strategy, American Psychological Association (APA) and APA Practice Organization
Featured Interview
Ronald E. Bachman, F.S.A., M.A.A.A., Healthcare Visions, Inc.
- Biography: Ronald E. Bachman, F.S.A., M.A.A.A.
- Bachman Interview Transcript
- Healthcare Visions, Inc. Web Site
Additional Information About the Wellstone-Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
- An Employer’s Guide to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
- Wellstone-Domenici Parity Act FAQ
- Download the employer’s guide and FAQ article as a PDF
- Download a mental health parity handout you can share with your employees
- Understanding the New Mental Health Parity Law, view a slide show from Ron Bachman on the Good Company Blog