...But I have great insurance: Racial disparities in addiction treatment

Thursday, July 29 at 10:45 AM-12:00 PM  

Over the last few years, the goal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was to finance and increase the delivery of mental health and addiction treatment for low-income individuals (Barry & Huskamp, 2011). This presentation will review racial disparities in addiction treatment, specifically with overdose rates, access to treatment, and the role insurance plays in coverage and utilization. Attendees will gain personal enrichment as well as professional development to better understand how to communicate the need for treatment, work to connect to resources, and navigate the insurance barriers to obtain treatment for addiction. Participants will also learn the best way to ensure follow-up treatment and what barriers are in place currently that prevent follow-up treatment after hospitalization for minorities, specifically privately insured Americans.

Presenters

Ricky Moody Ricky Moody is executive director of Pyramid Healthcare’s Pittsburgh Outpatient services.

Michelle Colarusso Michelle Colarusso is an assistant professor, assistant director of clinical training at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at  diversity@pitt.edu  by July 21