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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MiraCare Group Files for Bankruptcy Following Psychiatric Hospital Closure

The challenges of operating psychiatric hospitals in today’s healthcare landscape were put on full display as MiraCare Group filed for bankruptcy after its psychiatric...

Understanding the Role of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Why Methadone Leads in Treatment Retention

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is one of the most pressing public health crises in the world today. The impact of opioid addiction is devastating,...

Private Equity in Behavioral Health: The Villain or the Hero?

Every good story has a villain, and in the eyes of the federal government, the current villain in the behavioral health treatment industry is...

Navigating Behavioral Health M&A Trends 2025: Increased Scrutiny and Shifting Strategies

The behavioral health sector is entering a new era marked by intensified oversight and strategic recalibration. A convergence of regulatory and macroeconomic factors has...

Biden Administration’s Behavioral Health Parity Rule Faces Pushback: A Deep Dive into the Debate Over Mental Health Coverage Regulations

In recent weeks, the Biden Administration’s proposed behavioral health parity regulations have ignited a heated debate across various sectors. While the rules aim to...

Bipartisan Lawmakers Unite to Launch Senate Mental Health Caucus

In a powerful display of cross-party cooperation, a group of ten U.S. senators has launched the Senate Mental Health Caucus, a new initiative committed...
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