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New No Surprise Billing Regulations for Behavioral Health Care Providers

Published on: Dec 22, 2021

The No Surprises Act aims to increase price transparency and reduce the likelihood that clients receive a “surprise” medical bill by requiring that providers inform clients of an expected charge for a service before the service is provided.
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Published on: Dec 01, 2021
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“Caring for America: Legislation to Support Patients, Caregivers, and Providers” Health Subcommittee Hearing Features Discussion of Key Bipartisan Bills

Published on: Oct 28, 2021
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Creating Community-Based Pathways for Black Mental Health and Wellbeing

Jan 14, 2022

Counselors play an essential role in helping Black Americans heal from racial trauma and prioritize their overall mental health and well-being. However, creating pathways for that important work can be difficult when centuries of systemic racism has led to inequities in healthcare access and created a deep and justified mistrust of many health systems.
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How Mentoring Can Maximize the Benefits of Counseling

Jan 13, 2022

Having a guide while we navigate new and challenging situations can be incredibly helpful, and even the most tenacious and resilient among us need support. For many people, mentorship can be a way to build upon the strategies and skills developed in counseling.
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