The position statements and policy briefs listed below help guide NASMHPD as it develops and promotes mental health policy. Each position statement and policy brief was reviewed and approved by the NASMHPD Board of Directors and then referred to and approved by the full NASMHPD membership.
Position Statements and Policy Briefs
The position statements and policy briefs listed below help guide NASMHPD as it develops and promotes mental health policy. Each position statement and policy brief was reviewed and approved by the NASMHPD Board of Directors and then referred to and approved by the full NASMHPD membership.
Comment Letters
NASMHPD Comments on the Draft 2015-2018 Strategic Plan - 9/18/14
Model Legislation on Network Adequacy and Peer Support - 8/13/14
Recommended Behavioral Health Measures for Consideration - 7/25/14
NASMHPD Comments on the Energy and Commerce Committee Digital Health Care Initiative - 7/14
Comments on SAMHSA Public Listening Session on Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records - 6/24/14
S. 2009, Rural Veterans Improvement Act of 2013 - 3/15/14
Proposed Regulations: Medicare Program; Contract Year 2015 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs (CMS-4159-P) - 3/5/14
NASMHPD Comment Letter to the Senate Finance Committee Regarding Mental Health Finance Issues- 9/30/13
'Recommendations to Support Medicaid Behavioral Health Services' written by National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) - 10/9/13 Click Here