We applaud Congress for including funding for the #CollaborativeCareModel in the omnibus, which increases access to #mentalhealthservices & utilizes #evidencebasedcare. Read our comments here: bit.ly/3I8qWdR
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The American Health Policy Institute looks at how health care policies affect large employers seeking sustainable long-term health care solutions.
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The American Health Policy Institute applauds lawmakers for including an extension of #telehealth benefits for employees and their families in the latest year-end omnibus. #mentalhealth bit.ly/3WvPFfR , , @GOPLeader
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The American Health Policy Institute urges the Administration to reinforce guardrails on the IDR process to ensure the #NoSurprisesAct lowers health care costs for all. Read more: bit.ly/3FO2EE5
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Thanks to for introducing legislation to create a National Patient Safety Board to make #patientsafety a priority and stop preventable #medicalerror. Learn more at
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The American Health Policy Institute & employer community urges Congress to include bipartisan proposals to improve access to affordable, quality mental health & substance abuse care in year-end package. Read our letter: bit.ly/3VApsgj
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Americans’ risk of #depression soared 106% in September compared to the peak sunshine season. Read why Margaret Faso, Director, Health Care Research & Policy, HRPA says data is helpful to employers when facing #mentalhealth fluctuations. bit.ly/3NnRMyU
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Despite significant job gains over the year, many workers are facing higher levels of unemployment. As America’s economy recovers, inclusion will be key to our success. dol.gov/agencies/odep #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEducationAwarenessMonth
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Recognizing the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, this year’s #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth (#NDEAM) theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM
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Want to cast a wide net when hiring? Make sure you’re not omitting qualified applicants with disabilities. can help employers increase access and opportunity for people with disabilities: bit.ly/3Ceberr #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
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#Employee #mentalhealth is top of mind for many #employers this #WorldMentalHealthDay. We support public policies that enable employers to provide timely, affordable, high-quality mental health care benefits. bit.ly/3yf9qhU
HRPA is proud to support #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth (NDEAM) which aims to educate about #disability #employment issues & celebrate the many contributions of America's workers with disabilities. More on disability employment via : bit.ly/3Ceberr.
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HR Policy Association and its submitted two letters to Congress addressing the impact of pending health care legislation on employer health care costs. Read more in the newsletter below. #healthcare #health #healthcarecosts
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Recognizing signs of #mentalhealth struggle can be complex when interacting virtually. HRPA member companies are investing in wellbeing training & taking the time to evaluate progress of #stress-relieving initiatives to make sure employees are supported.: bit.ly/3BY7xcc
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Employee #mentalhealth remains a concern for CHROs. While providing programs to reduce #stress in & outside of work is key in maintaining #wellbeing, these programs aren't successful unless #employees are encouraged to share their needs. bit.ly/3BY7xcc
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The HR Policy Association & urged the administration to strengthen & defend #ERISA preemption & provide guidance to employers on travel-related benefits.
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Too many people are experiencing #suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support they need. A new 3-digit dialing code “988” to the National #Suicide Prevention Lifeline goes live tomorrow, 7/16.: bit.ly/3FA4aI8 #mentalhealth
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HR Policy Association’s American Health Policy Institute focuses on large employer-sponsored health programs, including mental health and whole-health employee benefits year-round. Learn more: bit.ly/3N4pit3 #MentalHealthAwareness
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Telebehavioral health is improving access to mental health care for employees. As Congress develops bills to extend & expand telehealth services, it's imperative that employer plans, covering 158,000,000 Americans, be included: bit.ly/3Gr8RVd #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Employers are shifting to more holistic view of #wellbeing to include mental, physical, financial & career wellbeing + more. This broad support impacts the #health & resilience of employees directly, according to survey: bit.ly/3LE78wM #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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Employers provide an array of benefits like #mentalhealth, financial literacy, #education assistance, #retirement & paid leave, alleviating stress for employees & promoting positive mental health in the workforce.:bit.ly/3a2u2AO #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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We support the #CollaborativeCareModel (H.R. 5218) which improves access to #mentalhealthcare by encouraging #behavioralhealth & primary care professionals to work together.: bit.ly/3PqxJ3J #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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This #MentalHealthAwarenssMonth HRPA is a partner of , spreading awareness of their resources to support employee mental health. Register for their webinar on the subject, 5/18 2 pm ET. Hear from & speakers from & . bit.ly/3vR8UoF
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Too many people are experiencing #suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support they need. A new 3-digit dialing code “988” to the National #Suicide Prevention Lifeline goes live 7/16.: bit.ly/3FA4aI8 #MentalHealthAwareness
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HRPA applauds #Congress for advancing Restoring Hope for #MentalHealth and Well-Being Act of 2022, which reauthorizes several federal mental health treatment and recovery programs and improves the integration of behavioral and primary health care.: bit.ly/3MbUaaD
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HRPA is a partner of . In May, we are bringing attention to #MentalHealthAwarenssMonth with resources to help support employee mental health & create an inclusive workplace. Check out the “4 A’s of a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace” bit.ly/39VfUJN
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HRPA supports U.S. Preventive Service Task Force's guidance to screen children & adolescents age 8-18 for #anxiety and age 12-18 for #depression. According to in 2019 employers covered 37.7M children age 0-18.: bit.ly/39bvIaY #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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HRPA congratulates our own Mark Wilson, named one of Washington’s most #influentialpeople in #healthcarepolicy by for the second year in a row: bit.ly/37YiKx3 #washtingtondc #dc #healthcare #policy #washingtonian
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According to a survey by , working moms are struggling with #mentalhealth since the start of the pandemic. Employers respond by adding more mental health benefits for employees and families, according to .: pwc.to/3vht1gB #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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HR Policy President & CEO, Tim Bartl met w Secs Walsh & Becerra . We look forward to working w the Departments to improve #mentalhealth parity, increase timely access to in-network #behavioralhealth providers & share our policy suggestions.
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"Before Congress enacts punitive civil monetary penalties, DOL must publish the parity guidance Congress required for employers under the CAA. It's unfair to penalize employers before DOL provides this guidance." Mark Wilson, President & CEO, : bit.ly/381eVXl
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At #HRPolicy Association we #advocate in support of policies that promote and strengthen the #workforce, including creating more opportunities for all #women. Let's celebrate the achievements of women today, in the US and around the world. Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #IWD2022
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Join us in congratulating Monique Herena as she becomes chair of Advisory Board. Under her leadership, AHPI continues to serve as the voice of large employers on issues including #employeewellbeing, #healthequity and #healthcarereform efforts: bit.ly/36iqlVV
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As Congress pursues legislative proposals impacting the workplace, #HRPolicyAssociation is your resource to get the large employer perspective. We have expertise on issues impacting today’s workplace and workforce.
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. & applaud the Biden Administration's latest interim final rule that will protect employees from surprise medical bills #surprisebill
More here: hrpolicy.org/downloads/2021
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New #MentalHealthIndex shows improvements among employees 40+ but those 20-39 are still showing mental health declines
Learn more: hrpolicy.org/downloads/2021
> 90 studies have demonstrated that the Collaborative Care Model Works. & support intro of the Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act by and to improve access to mental health services in primary care offices
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If Congress's #RxReform only includes Medicare, those cost savings will just be shifted to employers and the 60% of Americans with employer-sponsored health coverage. The commercial market must be included. pbgh.org/employersrx-co
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The age group that reports the most difficulty affording Rx drugs are people aged 50-64, and not eligible for Medicare. Congress must ensure the infrastructure package lowers Rx $ for ALL Americans. pbgh.org/employersrx-co #RxReform
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Join us tomorrow! Registration info below.
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Join us tomorrow with @ntlalliancehlth's @IWLMikeT, @AmericanHPI's Colleen McHugh and @OneMindOrg's Daryl Tol, and moderated by our very own @mayereditor, for a deep dive on #mentalhealth in the #workplace and how #HR can help their #employees. Register at bit.ly/37VYmJ9
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