Expanding Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy – Reimbursement, Provider Networks, and Employer-Sponsored Benefits
Total Credits: 1.5 including 1.5 Category I CEs
- Bundle(s):
- F24 Psychedelic Series
- Instructor:
- Sherry Rais, MS
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Description
Join Enthea CEO and Co-Founder, Sherry Rais, for an in-depth exploration of how Enthea is revolutionizing access to psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), particularly Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT), through innovative insurance and reimbursement models. This session will discuss how therapists can be reimbursed for providing KAT, the role of Enthea’s expanding provider network, and how employers are increasingly offering psychedelic therapies as part of their employee benefits. Discover how these changes are creating new opportunities for therapists and improving patient access to life-changing care.
This workshop is in accordance and compliance with the NASW standards with a focus on the principles of service, importance of human relationships and competence; and the standard of responsibilities to clients and responsibilities as professionals.
Maryland: This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5).
District of Columbia: This workshop is in compliance with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.
Instructor
Sherry Rais, MS Related Seminars and Products
Sherry Rais, CEO and Co-Founder of Enthea, has helped dozens of organizations raise funds, operate according to their mission and values, and implement processes that enhance their overall efficiency. Sherry believes in living and working in alignment with purpose and is currently focused on creating insurance coverage for psychedelic-assisted therapy to alleviate human suffering. Enthea is a licensed, third-party administrator of health plan benefits with a mission to provide as many people as possible safe and affordable access to innovative mental health benefits, starting with ketamine-assisted therapy.? Before this, Sherry consulted for over 10 years with the United Nations and World Bank, implementing poverty reduction programs at the national level in over 35 countries. Sherry holds a master’s degree in public policy and administration from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and international development from McGill University. She also completed the Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research from CIIS in 2021. In addition to being Enthea's CEO, she is the Executive Director of the Boston Psychedelic Research Group and a Strategic Advisor for the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Dates
Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Explain three key components of how insurance and benefits administration affect reimbursement for psychedelic-assisted therapy.
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Provide examples of how KAT is covered by progressive employers.
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Least four benefits of joining a national provider network.
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List two employers integrating KAT into their benefits packages, highlighting the impact on healthcare costs and employee well-being
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1025726/full
Course Completion & CE Information
Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.
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Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $60, which includes CE credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
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Code of Conduct
The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.
Expectations for Participant Engagement:
In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.
All participants in the training program are expected to:
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