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Have you ever wondered whether your healthcare payer organization is in compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) for mental health claims? Our article provides essential updates on a recent ruling that could affect your mental health claims processes. In the 2024 Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. case, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals expanded the pleading standard for MHPAEA violation allegations. The ruling stated that using stricter review processes for mental health claims compared to medical claims, even without outright denial, could still violate the Mental Health Parity Act. This means that even legitimate denials could be an issue if the process for reviewing mental health claims is tougher than for other types of claims. Keep reading to learn more! #parityact #MHPAEA #classactionlawsuit #integrity #professionals #ai #future #artificialintelligence #mentalhealth #compliance #regulatorycompliance #alaffiahealth

How the Latest Ninth Circuit Decision Could Change Your Mental Health Claims Process

How the Latest Ninth Circuit Decision Could Change Your Mental Health Claims Process

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