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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The Reluctance of Physicians to Treat Addiction: Addressing the Barriers to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) remains one of the most significant public health crises in the United States. With over 107,000 overdose deaths in 2022...

Building a Substance Use Disorder Facility: Navigating Community Backlash, Legal Barriers, and the Path to Success

Building a new substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility can be a transformative step for any community, providing critical services to individuals struggling with...

CMS’s Proposed 2025 Rule Signals a New Era for Digital Mental Health: What the New Billing Codes for Digital Therapeutics Mean for Providers and...

On July 10, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled a pivotal policy update with the release of its proposed 2025...

A Federal Court Blocks the FTC’s Noncompete Agreement Ban: What This Means for Behavioral Health Providers

On July 3, 2024, a significant legal development unfolded as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a partial injunction...

CMS Proposes Behavioral Health Payment Updates: What It Means for IOPs, PHPs, and SUD Services

On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled two proposed payment rules that include multiple behavioral health updates. These CMS...

Methadone Access in the Era of Fentanyl: Progress, Innovation, and the Road Ahead

As fentanyl continues to drive the deadliest chapter of America’s opioid epidemic, methadone treatment access has never been more urgent. One such medication—methadone—has long...
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