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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Barriers to Accessing Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Medicaid Enrollees: A Growing Crisis in Healthcare Access

The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, and the need for accessible, effective treatment for...

Barriers to Access: The Struggle for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Medicare and Medicaid Programs

The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Despite significant efforts to combat the...

Acadia Healthcare to Pay $19.85 Million to Resolve Allegations of Medically Unnecessary Behavioral Health Services

Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest providers in the behavioral health care sector, has agreed to pay $19.85 million in a settlement with the...

Celebrating 988’s Two-Year Milestone: A Look at Growth, Challenges, and the Future of Behavioral Health

As the 988 Mental Health Hotline celebrates its two-year anniversary, it’s a moment to reflect on how far it’s come—and to look ahead at...

Linde Huang: A Visionary Leader for the Future of Behavioral Health

In the world of behavioral health, few have made as significant an impact as Linde Huang, Product Manager at Zencare. Recently named a 2024...

The Growing Focus on Workplace Mental Health: A New Era of Employer and Political Engagement

In recent years, workplace mental health has shifted from a once-taboo subject to a central issue that powerful business leaders and politicians are actively...
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