Psychiatry Grand Rounds: Implications of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for Behavioral Services

Presented by
Howard H. Goldman
Professor of Psychiatry,University of Maryland School of Medicine
Director, Network on Mental Health Policy Research

Target Audience
Primary Care Physicians

Price
$35.00

Program Description
This CME activity consists of an educational component (slides, audio lecture) in an electronic format, followed by an online post-test. Estimated time to complete this activity, including review of materials, is one hour.

Requirements for Successful Completion

• This CME activity consists of an educational component (audio lecture in an electronic format, which is followed by an online post-test).
• Certificates are awarded upon successful completion (80% proficiency) of the post-test.
• In order to receive credit, participants must view the presentation in its entirety.
• The University of Florida College of Medicine will report CME credit to CE Broker when applicable.

Learning Objectives
As a result of participation in this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Define the role of the ACA in health insurance coverage for behavioral health conditions.
2. Discuss the role of the ACA in behavioral health services reforms such as integrated care.
3. Recognize how the ACA will affect States that do and do not expand Medicaid.
4. Analyze the role of parity and essential health benefits under the ACA for behavioral health.

Faculty Disclosure
Dr. Goldman has disclosed that he has no relevant financial relationships. No one else in a position to control the content of this activity has any financial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Medical Education Credit
Accreditation: The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit: The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Release Date: October 22, 2015

Expiration Date: October 21, 2019