"Research has provided clear evidence that mental illnesses are diagnosable, treatable, and real diseases affecting the brain. The Committee has recently received from the National Advisory Mental Health Council [NAMHC] the report requested in its fiscal year 1998 appropriations report and notes the impact of managed care on keeping costs of parity at a low level. The Committee requests that the NAMHC prepare an additional report on its findings from emerging health services research data from both the private and public sectors and submit it under the provisions of section 406g of the Public Health Service Act. Where possible, the report should address both employer direct costs, and the impact of indirect cost savings from successful treatment of employees. This report should, to the extent possible, also consider the costs and quality of coverage for children, and the development of outcome measures of quality for all mental health coverage." | TOP| Table of Contents |
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