Employer Action Plan

Take charge of mental health care for millions of Americans with the purchasing power in your hands. As the purchasers of healthcare for over half of the nation, employers influence the delivery of mental health services more than any other. When they join forces with other purchasers, like unions and governments, they make an even bigger impact. What it takes is a just a few small changes to how purchasers negotiate with insurance companies and third-party administrators. And we are here to help.

Employer Action Plan

Use our Employer Action Plan to hold your TPA Accountable

Conduct an “Access” Survey (e.g., search times, wait times) through an independent third-party entity

Use our Vendor Engagement Template to improve access to high-quality mental healthcare for your employees.

Use our Quantitative Data Templates to evaluate network adequacy.

Waive “out-of-pocket” Collaborative Care expenses for employees

Eliminate billing limits on follow-up Collaborative Care visits for employees

Urge Accreditation Agencies to require an Measurement-Based Standard for clinician accreditation

Provide detailed assessment of compliance with parity laws

Incorporate Hold Harmless Language in TPA contracts to mitigate corporate risk under parity laws

Download our full Employer Action Plan