« More students may be dealing with anxiety, other mental health issues. | Main | Psychotherapy may benefit adolescent girls at risk for obesity. »
January 17, 2010
Healthcare industry said to favor psychotherapies validated by studies.
The Los Angeles Times (1/11, Jaffe) reports, "The healthcare industry favors psychotherapies that have been found effective in randomized controlled studies."
Therefore, CBT is "typically covered while lengthier, more costly treatments, such as psychodynamic therapy, are often truncated or not covered." Some "reports suggest that roughly two-thirds of privately insured Americans are enrolled in plans that limit duration of treatment based on research findings," which critics say is "a ploy to cut down on costs." The Times points out, however, that "the situation might change now that the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act has gone into effect, as of Jan. 1."
Related Links:
- New law offers hope on insurance coverage of therapies," Eric Jaffe, Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2010.
Posted by admin at January 17, 2010 05:28 PM