Scattergood Foundation

Advancing Innovative Strategies for Change in Behavioral Health
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Don't Deny Me Campaign

Empowers consumers to speak up about illegal insurance denials of mental health and addiction treatment.

When coverage is denied, often illegally, patients or their loved ones suffer a tremendous financial burden to pay for treatment out-of-pocket.
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New Policy Paper Released

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Treatment of schizophrenia is more than medical necessity; treatment of mental disorders is recognized by the United Nations as a fundament human right.
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The Role of Philanthropy in Fostering Collaboration through Cross-Sector Networks

New infographic portrays how philanthropy can support trauma-informed cross-sector networks
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Medicaid's IMD Exclusion Rule

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We believe that now more than ever philanthropic support in the area of policy is critical to improving health outcomes for all.
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Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness

Ten grants awarded to promote immigrant wellness

Participatory grantmaking initiative grants $212,500 to community organizations in Greater Philadelphia promoting wellness for immigrants and refugees
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Congratulations to the 2018 Scattergood Innovation Award Winner

Learn more about Communities of HEALing, a groundbreaking and unprecedented approach to eating disorder recovery
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11 Examples of Alternative Payment Models for Behavioral Health

Payment reform is at the center of discussion concerning health care reform. Download the paper now to learn about the proposed models addressing both the cost and quality of behavioral health care.
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Evaluating State Mental Health & Addiction Parity
The Scattergood Foundation  -  October 3, 2018
A newly released report evaluates the strength and quality of state statutes.
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Chinese elders ‘walk the middle path’ to better me
WHYY  -  September 14, 2018
Just one of this week's stories from the behavioral health desk at WHYY.
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Ten Grants Awarded to Promote Immigrant Wellness
The Scattergood Foundation  -  June 8, 2018
Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness Grants $212,500 to organizations in Greater Philadelphia
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Release of Trauma-Informed Philanthropy, Volume 2
The Scattergood Foundation  -  March 5, 2018
Learn more about how to integrate trauma-informed practice into your grantmaking!
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RFP released to promote wellness among immigrants
The Scattergood Foundation  -  February 12, 2018
A partnership of funders and community-based, immigrant-serving organizations to distribute $200,000
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Meet the 2018 Emerging Scholars
Active Minds, Inc.  -  January 7, 2018
Active Minds and The Foundation are happy to announce six new scholars for 2018!
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6th Annual Scattergood Innovation Award
The Scattergood Foundation  -  November 13, 2017
The application period is now open! Submit your innovative program for a chance to win $25,000!
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Nonvoluntary Treatment
ScattergoodEthics  -  September 5, 2017
Would distinguish psychiatric patients who refuse help but likely would have accepted it in a healthy state of mind from
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New article in Family, Systems, & Health
Sam  -  June 27, 2017
Using standardized patients as a means of training and evaluating behavioral health consultants in primary care.
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The Goldwater Rule
ScattergoodEthics  -  June 21, 2017
A Conversation Between Dominic A. Sisti and Jonathan D. Moreno
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Maximizing Our Investments:
The Scattergood Foundation  -  May 22, 2017
Five Ingredients for Accelerating Impact in Health Philanthropy
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A Three Part Series
WHYY  -  May 8, 2017
Behind the Headlines: Pennsylvania's Opioid Crisis Up-Close
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137,000 PA residents would likely lose their jobs
The Scattergood Foundation  -  February 23, 2017
if the ACA is to be repealed, says new Pennsylvania Health Funders Collaborative report
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Is President Trump Causing Toxic Stress?
ScattergoodEthics  -  February 20, 2017
Commentary from Dom Sisti, PhD and Cindy Baum-Baicker, PhD
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Roundup of Recent Stories about the Brain
WHYY  -  February 17, 2017
Check out these three featured stories from The Pulse on WHYY
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Building on Arthur Evans' legacy:
The Scattergood Foundation  -  February 9, 2017
Next steps for behavioral health in Philadelphia
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Introducing the 2017 Emerging Scholars Fellows
Active Minds, Inc.  -  January 23, 2017
You can follow their research and work over the next five months!
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Accepting Applications Now!
The Scattergood Foundation  -  January 9, 2017
Award will highlight new and groundbreaking programs in behavioral health from across the United States!
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What "Repeal & Replace" could mean for BH
Parity Track  -  January 3, 2017
Commentary from the ParityTrack Team on potential changes to health care reform under the new administration.
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What’s Confusing Us About Mental Health Parity
Parity Track  -  December 23, 2016
"We still don’t have all the answers. The issues these efforts have uncovered are numerous."
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