From Identification to Action: Employer Strategies to Combat Substance Use Disorders
What comes up in this episode
Join us for Part 2 of our insightful podcast series dedicated to improving outcomes for those affected by substance use disorders. In this episode, we'll explore effective early intervention strategies and the essential steps for building a robust support structure. Additionally, we’ll discuss how employers can ensure compliance with Mental Health Parity laws while reducing unnecessary medical expenses that contribute to wasteful spending.
Panelists will discuss:
- Strategies for enhancing early treatment of substance use disorders to prevent progression to catastrophic care.
- Publicly available resources to help identify the most appropriate treatments and high-quality care options.
- Provisions in current carrier contracts that enable them to retain a percentage of costs as revenue, while limiting access to in-network providers.
- Understanding the Mental Health Parity laws and your obligations as a health plan provider.
This episode includes guest speakers:
Kirsten Suto Seckler, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Shatterproof
Danielle Capilla, JD, SVP of Compliance and Operational Strategy for Alera Group's Employee Benefits division
Lisa Kugler, Psy.D., SVP for Shatterproof’s Treatment Atlas team
Danielle Capilla, JD
Kirsten Suto Seckler
