Regulation

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Creates Unfunded Mandate for Treatment Providers

Oregon's November approval of Measure 110 decriminalizing drug possession represents a landmark shift in criminal justice and addiction policy, redirecting individuals caught with small amounts of controlled substances from...

Amid Growth, Pinnacle CEO Pushes for Methadone MAT Flexibilities

The past several months have been devastating for many behavioral health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread...

How the Pandemic Accelerated Telehealth Adoption

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the behavioral health landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for mental health care...

Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider Brightline Raises $20 Million

Brightline, a Palo Alto-based startup specializing in virtual pediatric behavioral health care, recently announced a $20 million Series...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands With Two New Adolescent Mental Health Centers

Discovery Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, has made another significant move in expanding its...
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Cerebral Reaches Nonprosecution Agreement Over ADHD Medication Prescribing Practices: A New Chapter for the Digital Mental Health Startup

Cerebral, the digital mental health startup that has attracted both praise and criticism for its online therapy and prescription services, has reached a major...

Medicare Behavioral Health Changes 2024: A Major Step Toward Whole-Person Care

In a bold and historic move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its 2024 physician payment rule, signaling a new...

Navigating Complexity: IDD Services Investment Trends Reshape Behavioral Health Landscape

The intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) field stands out as one of the most complex and fragmented segments in the broader behavioral health industry....

Fixing Ghost Networks: New Bill Targets Inaccurate Medicare Advantage Provider Directories and Expands Access to Behavioral Health

Nearly half of all Medicare Advantage provider directories contain at least one inaccuracy—and for seniors seeking behavioral health services, these errors can have serious...

Acadia Healthcare Settlement: Legal Resolution Clears the Way for Growth

Acadia Healthcare Co. Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHC), a major force in the behavioral health industry, has agreed to a $400 million settlement that resolves three...

Acadia Healthcare Faces Financial Impact from Negative Press and Legal Challenges: What This Means for the Future

Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC), a leading provider in the behavioral health industry, is currently navigating through a challenging period marked by negative press, legal...
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