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Investigating the Impact of Federal Funding Freeze and Medicaid Portal Outage on Behavioral Health Providers

Behavioral health providers have been grappling with mounting uncertainty...

DEA Listening Sessions: The Future of Telehealth and Controlled Substance Prescriptions

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently conducted two days...

I Am Boundless and Koinonia Announce Merger, Creating the Largest IDD Provider in Ohio

Two of Ohio’s leading intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Takes Bold Step in Opioid Crisis: Covering Over-the-Counter Naloxone at No Cost

The opioid overdose crisis continues to devastate communities across...

Michigan Leads the Way in Removing Prior Authorization for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

The opioid epidemic continues to have a devastating impact...
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The Fight for Behavioral Health Parity: Legal Momentum Heading into 2024

The fight for behavioral health parity has gained significant momentum heading into 2024, following three critical appellate decisions in the ongoing Mental Health Parity...

Hanley Foundation Expands Reach with Acquisition of Origins Behavioral Healthcare

In a groundbreaking move, Hanley Foundation, a well-known nonprofit provider, has announced the acquisition of Origins Behavioral Healthcare. This acquisition will significantly expand Hanley...

The Harsh Reality of Finding Mental Health Care Through Insurance and Primary Care

For nearly half of all patients, the search for mental health care begins in one of two places: their insurance network or their primary...

Expanding Access to Mental Health and SUD Treatment in Rural Communities: The Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act

Access to healthcare in rural communities has long been a challenge. For many individuals in these areas, obtaining specialized care for mental health issues...

Overdose Deaths Are Twice as High in Medicaid Beneficiaries Compared to All U.S. Residents: An Urgent Public Health Crisis

In a new study published in JAMA, researchers have uncovered a disturbing trend: overdose deaths are nearly twice as high in Medicaid beneficiaries compared...

Behavioral Health Business: What Life and Career Experiences Do You Most Draw From, in Your Role Today?

The field of behavioral health is undergoing significant changes, with efforts to improve care, enhance accessibility, and address the growing demand for services. One...