Congressman David E. Price Visits Veritas Collaborative | Veritas Collaborative

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The Anna Westin Act of 2015
Veritas Collaborative is a specialty hospital
system for the treatment of eating disorders in
Durham, North Carolina and is a proud supporter
of The Anna Westin Act of 2015.
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In the interest of the recent bipartisan support
of the Anna WestinAct of 2015, Congressman David
E. Price (NC-04) visited Veritas Collaborative on
July 20, 2015, in Durham, North Carolina.
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Representative Price toured the state-of-the-art
inpatient eating disorder hospital.
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Congressman David Price met with a number of
employees who are constituents of his district,
and announced his co-sponsorship of "Annas
Law."
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Congressman David Price spoke with Chase
Bannister, Founder, Senior Vice President and
Chief Strategy Clinical Integrity Officer of
Veritas Collaborative.
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Congressman Price hosted a town hall meeting for
members of the Veritas staff to discuss their
experiences in treating this underserved
population.
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Congressman David E. Price (NC-04) shared his
thoughts on eating disorders, eating disorder
treatments, and the Anna Westin Act of 2015.
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The Anna Westin Act of 2015 proposes that those
with eating disorders receive equal treatment as
those with other health issues to help the
millions of people suffering from eating
disorders throughout the United States..
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The Anna Westin Act of 2015 is just one of
several proposed legislations advocating for
better access to care for those suffering from
eating disorders..
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Veritas discussed with Congressman Price how
Annas Law would help reduce barriers to
treatment and ensure health professionals,
schools, and the public receive training to
identify eating disorders and help people access
eating disorders care..
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While at Veritas Collaborative, Congressman David
Price stated that,For far too long, people who
suffer from eating disorders have been unable to
access the treatment they need for long-term
recovery..
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Representative Price went on to say,I am very
pleased to see firsthand the effective treatment
options offered at Veritas Collaborative.
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Congressman David E. Price continued with,The
federal government should be a strong partner in
the effort to combat eating disorders, and I have
cosponsored a bill that would improve treatment
and coverage options for those who courageously
seek help..
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Members of the Veritas Collaborative team enjoyed
indulging the thoughts of Congressman David Price
on the Anna Westin Act of 2015.
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Veritas Collaborative staff listened carefully to
Congressman Price sharing his perspectives on
treating eating disorders.
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Congressman Price discussed with Veritas
Collaborative how the enactment of the new bill
would improve care for eating disorders by
providing training for physicians and health
professionals.
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The enactment would also provide training for
school personnel, and others meaningfully
involved in the care of persons with eating
disorders as well as improving treatment
coverage.
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The act clarifies the Paul Wellstone and Pete
Domenici Mental Health Parity Act of 2008 and
uses existing federal funds to provide the
training.
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Members of the Veritas Collaborative staff also
shared their own views, experiences, and ideas to
treating eating disorders.
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Additionally, as a member of the Eating Disorder
Coalition and Residential Eating Disorders
Consortium, Veritas is actively advocating for an
improved standard of care.
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As a local treatment facility and active
participant in the fight for equal treatment,
Veritas Collaborative provides evidence based,
best-practice care at their warm and inviting
facility.
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Meeting with Congressman David E. Price (NC-04)
is one step of many in not only supporting the
Anna Westin Act of 2015, but also improving the
overall quality of care for those with eating
disorders.
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Join us in this effort.
For more information on joining Veritas
Collaborative in supporting The Anna Westin Act,
visit http//veritascollaborative.com/blog/2015/0
7/a-call-to-action.
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