Autism Services Lead Behavioral Health M&A Activity in Q3 2019
The autism services sector dominated behavioral health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the third quarter of 2019, accounting for nearly half of all transactions,...
Understanding the Impact of CMS’s Proposed Medicaid Rule on Behavioral Health Providers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced a proposed rule on Tuesday aimed at enhancing oversight of Medicaid supplemental payments by establishing...
AAC Holdings Faces Financial Struggles Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
AAC Holdings Inc. (OTC: AACH), the parent company of American Addiction Centers, continued its efforts to curb expenses and navigate financial difficulties in the...
The Opioid Epidemic: Addressing One Crisis Without Ignoring Others
The opioid crisis in the United States has reached alarming proportions, evolving from a longstanding problem into a full-blown epidemic over the last two...
Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Medicaid Beneficiaries: Progress and Challenges
In recent years, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased significantly. However, despite notable progress,...
The Growing Workforce Crisis in Behavioral Health: A Barrier to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Over the past several decades, society has made significant strides in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. People are more willing to...