This perspectives article considers the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 and highlights the need for clear regulations and education regarding the costs of untreated M/SU conditions.  The authors suggest using the new law to reinforce the centrality of mental health care within the overall health care system and as a curricula piece of health care reform. 

Shern, D., et al. (2009). After parity--what's next. Health Affairs, 28(3): 660-2. DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.28.3.660 http://content.healthaffairs.org/cgi/content/abstract/28/3/660 

Authors: David L. Shern, Kirsten K. Beronio, Henry T. Harbin