It's mid year 2026 an MHPAEA or parity law update and what are steps a clinician, therapist or counselor can take until there is regulatory clarity on the parity law enforcement. Challenges have been made in 2025 and revisions or new rule should be made by year end 2026.
Since the 2024 pause in the federal law enforcement, 13 states (CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, MA, MD, NM, NY, PA, TN, WA) have gone beyond the federal activity to pass own law of enforcement on parity. Why in some states insurers are being heavily fined for violations for being stricter on network access or offering mental health substance abuse services, prior authorizations or other limitations and financial not being comparable to physical or surgical care.
Why not add an AI and innovative digital solution like a SaMD remote therapeutic monitoring tool that goes beyond EHRs and offers the documentation (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, BAM) and comparative analyses on measurable progress in one place and meet the FDA qualifications being part of therapy? It adds a new revenue stream to your business which you've seen through Telehealth, TMS and other medications for resistant cases.
Finally other steps to take is to know your states parity law and payer plans benefits for mental and behavioral health.
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