Translating Addiction Research into IMPACT

Posted by University of Pennsylvania on May 12, 2014

Translating Addiction Research into IMPACT

Please join us for a discussion about how the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act will change access and quality in behavioral healthcare. The event will feature a keynote address by Patrick J. Kennedy, Former Congressman (D-RI), and Founder of One Mind for Research. Mr. Kennedy was one of the major architects of this legislation in the House, and has dedicated himself to ensuring full and successful implementation of the law.

The Affordable Care and Parity Acts are pivotal pieces of legislation that provide recognition of the “promise of a new way” provided by more than three decades of basic, clinical, prevention and health services research in alcohol, cigarette and other substance use problems. The opportunity exists like never before to significantly change the way the disease of addiction is perceived and managed by society. In order to realize this opportunity, we must leverage innovations in research, treatment, policy and public education.

WHEN
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014
9:00am – 11:30am

WHERE
University of Pennsylvania
Perelman Quadrangle, Houston Hall
Room 307

REGISTER

For tickets to this FREE event click here –
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-the-parity-law-will-transform-substance-abuse-and-mental-healthcare-tickets-11486593711.

Following Mr. Kennedy’s presentation will be a question and answer session that will include a panel discussion about advancing research, treatment and policy agendas for improving the way in which addiction is perceived and managed. Social Work CEU credits will be provided by the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in obtaining other continuing education credits.