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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Biden Administration Takes Major Step Forward in Mental Health Parity with New Rule

On March 17, 2025, the Biden administration took a significant step toward improving mental health care in the United States by releasing a final...

Federal Fraud Case Exposes Deep Ties Between Autism Therapy Centers and $250 Million Scandal

In one of the most audacious cases of fraud involving federal funds, multiple autism therapy centers in Minnesota have been tied to a $250...

The Rising Tide of Medicaid Reimbursement in Autism Therapy: A Call for Advocacy and Collaboration

In recent years, the landscape of autism therapy reimbursement has seen notable improvements. The positive trend in reimbursement rates for services rendered by Registered...

Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Near-Total Ban on Noncompete Agreements: What It Means for the Autism Therapy Industry

In a landmark legal decision, a federal judge has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempt to impose a near-total ban on noncompete...

The Case for Integrated Behavioral Health Care: Addressing Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Conditions

In recent years, behavioral health operators and regulators have increasingly advocated for the integration of substance use disorder (SUD) screenings within primary care settings....

The DEA Telehealth Rules: A Critical Junction for Behavioral Health Care

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is poised to release a new rule that could dramatically reshape the way behavioral health care is delivered via...
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