From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Behavioral health needs a big, bold, unifying voice from Behavioral Healthcare Executive The federal parity law of 2008 was an outstanding achievement that brought many complex changes to behavioral healthcare. Fights will continue for many years over its implementation. As the most noteworthy effort by our field in generations to improve our standing in the world, it was quite limited. Parity legislation was designed to bring coverage for behavioral healthcare up to the level set for medical/surgical care. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063