Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
GPTKB entity
Statements (67)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:aims_to |
reduce stigma
improve access to care enhance treatment options |
| gptkbp:amends |
gptkb:Public_Health_Service_Act
gptkb:Internal_Revenue_Code gptkb:Employee_Retirement_Income_Security_Act |
| gptkbp:applies_to |
group health plans
health insurance issuers |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
October 3, 2008
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:excludes |
small employers
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
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| gptkbp:influences |
subsequent legislation
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| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
some state laws
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
implementation challenges
some insurance companies |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
gptkb:media_coverage
policy papers congressional hearings |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
research studies
government reports impact on patient outcomes impact on healthcare costs |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
gptkb:health_services
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:public_opinion
research findings advocacy campaigns |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
improved mental health outcomes
increased insurance coverage reduced emergency room visits increased funding for mental health services reduced healthcare disparities increased research funding enhanced data collection increased public awareness campaigns enhanced patient rights improved integration of services improved quality of care reduced stigma in healthcare settings greater awareness of mental health issues greater collaboration among providers greater focus on preventive care improved workforce training increased treatment adherence improved health outcomes for vulnerable populations |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
state regulators
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:healthcare_reform
mental health policy mental health advocacy efforts state health initiatives federal health initiatives healthcare legislation history national health policy discussions |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
non-profit organizations
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| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
academic articles
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Affordable_Care_Act
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
healthcare providers
mental health advocacy groups bipartisan political support |
| gptkbp:provides |
consumer protections
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| gptkbp:requires |
equal treatment of mental health and physical health benefits
parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits |
| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:George_W._Bush
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Patrick_Kennedy
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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