In a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives will, for the first time, take up comprehensive legislation today to outlaw health insurance practices that discriminate against Americans with mental health and substance-use conditions under employer-sponsored health care plans. If enacted, the bill would provide comprehensive parity for 87 million Americans covered by self-insured plans and another 31 million covered by insured plans that are subject to state regulation.
Title: Bone Loss Drug Linked to Rare Fracture
Category: Health News
Created: 3/20/2008
Last Editorial Review: 3/20/2008
A new report providing analyses of substance use and mental health patterns occurring in each state reveals that there are wide variations among the states in problems like illicit drug use and underage drinking.