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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Mixed Results in Federally Funded Study on Opioid Overdose Prevention

A large, federally funded study focused on opioid overdose prevention has produced both promising and mixed results. The HEALing Communities Study, funded by the...

CredibleMind Secures $7.5 Million to Expand AI-Driven Mental Health Platform

Digital behavioral health company CredibleMind has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round, reinforcing its mission to provide accessible mental health resources...

Rethinking the Future of Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances: ASAM Pushes Back on DEA’s Special Registration Proposal

As the federal government continues to shape the future of virtual healthcare, a major addiction treatment advocacy group is raising red flags about one...

UHS Sharpens Focus on Behavioral Health Bed Occupancy Strategy Amid Growth Opportunities

Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS), one of the nation’s largest hospital management companies, is doubling down on its Behavioral Health Bed Occupancy Strategy following...

Medicaid to Prioritize Behavioral Health in 2025: What to Expect

State Medicaid programs across the U.S. are making behavioral health a top priority in 2025, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for expanded...

The Rise of Innovative Behavioral Health Care Models: Challenges, Investment, and the Future of Value-Based Care

For decades, value-based care has been a buzzword in the behavioral health industry—frequently discussed but rarely implemented at scale. Despite the clear benefits of...
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