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...
The Dark Side of Addiction Treatment: A Closer Look at the $175 Million Billing Scheme and Fraud in the Industry
The addiction treatment industry is a critical part of the nation’s healthcare landscape, providing care to those struggling with substance abuse. However, the industry...
The Opioid Epidemic: A Complex Battle and New Insights on Prescribing Practices
In 2017, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a “public health emergency,” drawing national attention to a crisis that had been growing for...
Medicaid Expansion: A Critical Tool for Behavioral Health Access and Outcomes
Since its implementation under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid expansion has been a point of contention in the United States, especially when it...
Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment: How Insurers Are Stepping Up
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming the lives of more than 130 people daily, according to the Centers...