Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The state Department of Social Services has removed a requirement which set minimum levels of provider reimbursements under contracts with the managed care organizations that administer the HUSKY and Charter Oak programs. Many advocates fear this could lead to providers refusing to accept HUSKY and Charter Oak patients, which would limit access to care for these groups.
Advocates Fear Change in State Health Care Payment Policy Will Limit Access
The Connecticut Mirror – http://www.ctmirror.org – November 12, 2010
A new group of supportive housing units for people with mental illnesses and HIV/AIDS has recently opened in Hamden. The units, developed by the Leeway organization of New Haven, are apartments where people can live independently and receive the services that they need.
Leeway Apartments Open for Business in Hamden
The New Haven Register – http://www.nhregister.com – November 18, 2010
Epigenetics, the study of the effects of a person's experiences on the expression and function of his or her genes, is an emerging field of research in determining the causes of mental illness. Scientists hope to find links between epigenetic markers and mental illnesses in order to develop more effective treatments.
Genes as Mirrors of Life Experiences
The New York Times – http://www.nytimes.com – November 8, 2010
China has a mental health system that is extremely inadequate in terms of meeting the needs of people with mental illnesses. This in-depth story documents the lack of access to treatments in China, as well as the very serious consequences of this problem.
Life in Shadows for Mentally Ill in China
The New York Times – http://www.nytimes.com – November 10, 2010
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