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.

In the interest of the recent bipartisan support of the Anna Westin

Act of 2015, Congressman David E. Price (NC-04) visited Veritas Collaborative on July 20, 2015, in Durham, North

Carolina.

Representative Price toured the state-of-the-art inpatient eating disorder hospital.

Congressman David Price met with a number of employees who are constituents of his district, and

announced his co-sponsorship of "Anna’s Law."

Congressman David Price spoke with Chase Bannister, Founder, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy & Clinical Integrity

Officer of Veritas Collaborative.

Congressman Price hosted a town hall meeting for members of the Veritas staff to discuss their experiences

in treating this underserved population.

Congressman David E. Price (NC-04) shared his thoughts on eating disorders, eating disorder treatments, and the

Anna Westin Act of 2015.

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 “Anna’s 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.

Veritas Collaborative staff listened carefully to Congressman Price sharing his perspectives on

treating eating disorders.

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.

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.

The act clarifies the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity Act of 2008 and uses existing

federal funds to provide the training.

Members of the Veritas Collaborative staff also shared their own views, experiences, and ideas to

treating eating disorders.

Additionally, as a member of the Eating Disorder Coalition and Residential Eating Disorders

Consortium, Veritas is actively advocating for an improved standard of care.

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.

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.

Join us in this effort.

For more information on joining Veritas Collaborativein supporting The Anna Westin Act, visit

http://veritascollaborative.com/blog/2015/07/a-call-to-action

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