The Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care: The IMD Waiver Debate
For decades, the federal government has restricted Medicaid from covering the cost of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16...
Medicaid Work Requirements: A Threat to Behavioral Health Providers Nationwide
Despite significant opposition from federal courts, advocates, and behavioral health providers, the push for Medicaid work requirements continues to gain traction across the United...
Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis: A Growing Priority for Hospitals
For years, behavioral health care has been considered the stepchild of physical health. It’s long been an afterthought in the broader medical field, often...
A Lifeline in Three Digits: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Now 988
In a landmark decision aimed at saving lives and improving mental health accessibility, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to shorten the national...
Despite Uncertainty, Policy Expert Optimistic About 2020 Behavioral Health Outlook
As 2020 approaches, behavioral health providers are faced with a complex landscape filled with financial and regulatory uncertainty. With ongoing shifts in healthcare policy...
Leadership Crisis at North Tampa Behavioral Health: A CEO’s Departure Amid Allegations of Mismanagement
In a developing story that highlights the intersection of healthcare leadership and operational accountability, Bryon Coleman Jr., the CEO of North Tampa Behavioral Health,...