The Autism CARES Act: A Critical Step Forward for Autism Research, Support, and Access
The autism community received a crucial victory in 2019 when the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act — more commonly known as...
Michigan Abandons Controversial Medicaid Mental Health Integration Plans
In a significant policy shift, Michigan has officially abandoned its controversial efforts to integrate Medicaid-funded behavioral and physical health care services. The state’s decision...
NYSE Moves to Delist AAC Holdings, Inc. Amid Financial Struggles
In a significant blow to one of the largest addiction treatment providers in the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has initiated...
The Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator: A Flawed Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains one of the most significant public health crises in the United States, with the opioid epidemic claiming the lives...
The IMD Exclusion: A Historic Barrier to Accessing Behavioral Health Care and How States are Navigating Around It
The Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion has been a part of Medicaid’s rules since the program’s inception in 1965. It is a regulation...
Ridgemont Equity Partners Expands its Portfolio with Comprehensive Autism Centers (CAC) Acquisition
Ridgemont Equity Partners, a prominent middle-market private equity firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has added a significant new investment to its portfolio with...