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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Wit v. United Behavioral Health: Appeals Court Orders District Court to Comply with Previous Rulings, Ending One Chapter but Leaving Key Issues Open

The legal battle in Wit v. United Behavioral Health has reached a pivotal moment as the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has issued...

Sen. Ron Wyden Calls for Stricter Oversight of Residential Treatment Facilities for Vulnerable Youth

Senator Ron Wyden, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, is intensifying his efforts to reform residential treatment facilities (RTFs) that care for vulnerable...

Acadia Healthcare Faces Renewed Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Unsafe Practices in Psychiatric Hospitals

Acadia Healthcare Co. Inc. (Nasdaq: ACHC), the largest provider of behavioral health services in the United States, is once again under fire following a...

Hospice Industry’s Growing Crisis: The Predatory Targeting of Opioid Treatment Patients

In an alarming turn of events, some unethical hospice providers are increasingly turning their attention to a new target to boost their patient census—and...

Behavioral Health Business: Insights on Overcoming Challenges and Driving Innovation

The Behavioral Health Innovation industry is at a crossroads, facing a host of complex challenges while simultaneously being presented with opportunities for growth and...

California’s Private Equity Behavioral Health Battle: The Controversy Over Assembly Bill 3129

In California, a new legislative battle has emerged, bringing together private equity-backed behavioral health companies and state lawmakers who are seeking to regulate dealmaking...
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