Name
Breakout #1: Expanded use of the MHPAEA Audit Tools by employers and their TPAs
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 3:55 PM - 4:50 PM
Henry T. Harbin, MD Beth Ann Middlebrook, JD Candace Shaffer Karen van Caulil
Description

Open to all conference attendees.

Despite clear laws requiring equal treatment for mental health and physical health conditions, glaring disparities persist. Abysmal mental health provider-to-patient ratios masked by “ghost networks” lead to long wait times and access denials. But this isn’t just an employee healthcare issue. It presents serious financial and legal risk for employers.

Don’t wait for a complaint or class action to expose non-compliance issues. Gain clarity around fiduciary duty under ERISA to ensure benefit plans, third-party administrators, and vendor partners comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Experts will walk through National Alliance MHPAEA audit tools that empower employers to assess parity, demand transparency, and take corrective action when needed. 

Location Name
Salon I
Full Address
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202
United States