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Access to behavioral care in Oklahoma expands with new laws in effect

November 8, 2023 by Wilma

Four laws related to improving access to behavioral health care in Oklahoma are now in effect after Healthy Minds Policy Initiatives worked with lawmakers this legislative session. Zack Stoycoff, the executive director of the initiatives, said Healthy Minds worked diligently with lawmakers to pass its four priority bills, which is… Continue Reading Access to behavioral care in Oklahoma expands with new laws in effect

Access to behavioral care in Oklahoma expands with new laws in effect

November 7, 2023 by Wilma

Laws on underdiagnosis of dementia and driver’s license

October 30, 2023 by Wilma

IIt’s uncomfortable to talk about seniors and driving, a fact that many families who are concerned about a loved one’s diminishing vision, reaction time, or driving cognition are well aware of. The ability to drive is not a right, but in many parts of the United States it has become… Continue Reading Laws on underdiagnosis of dementia and driver’s license

Mental health parity laws don’t work. Santa Clara County wants to act

October 30, 2023 by Wilma

Despite several federal and state laws passed in recent decades to ensure that health insurance companies cover physical and mental health equally, many still do not get the mental health treatment they need. Now, Santa Clara County wants to join the fight for mental health parity. As recently as 2020,… Continue Reading Mental health parity laws don’t work. Santa Clara County wants to act