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Psychology’s Small Stories and the Call of the Other: An Interview with David Goodman

Mad in America

However, you write that within this powerful therapeutic relationship, nowadays there is another party: insurance companies, HMOs. We’re training the next generation of clinicians to think with the DSM-5 and with insurance criteria to conceptualize human life. Ayurdhi Dhar: Thank you. Absolutely not.

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Start Maximizing Your Insurance for Therapy in the New Year

Zencare

Therapy can be life-changing, but many people leave valuable health insurance benefits on the table simply because they dont know how to maximize them. In this guide, well walk you through strategies to make the most of your insurance plans, and how to start using your benefits for therapy early in the year.

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Difficulties With Insurance and Patient Care: “Why Is the System So Complicated?”

Psychiatric Times

Legislative and legal realities at the state and federal levels are difficult to navigate even for seasoned practitioners, and are beyond the knowledge of most families.

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Partner Perspectives: Beyond the Limits — The Hidden Costs of Additional Insured Endorsements

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Understanding the Costs and Pitfalls When it comes to insurance policies, fine print is critical especially when business agreements request additional insured endorsements. These provisions can carry hidden costs, leaving named insured parties to unfairly shoulder financial and legal burdens.

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TRICARE vs. Veterans Health Administration Insurance

Solara Mental Health

The VA partners with third-party insurance to cover communities across the United States. Regions Covered by TriWest Veterans Health Administration Insurance coverage is only available in select states. Review the provisions under each insurance to ensure to gain maximum benefits, especially when it comes to mental health services.

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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

For example, insurance data reveals that propofol usage in medical institutions rose 12% in a single year, with only 15% of it being used under national health insurance coverage. At the same time, the use of psychiatric medicationincluding controlled psychotropic substancesis also climbing. The implication?

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Confronting Mental Illness Stigma

Psychology Today

Among its many manifestations: disparity in insurance coverage.

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