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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Alarm Bells Are Ringing: The Urgent Need for Oversight in Residential Behavioral Health Facilities

The warning signs have been flashing for a while now, but a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) has made it...

A Federal Judge Strikes Down Regulations on Third-Party Tracking Technologies in Healthcare: What It Means for Providers and Patients

In a landmark legal decision, a federal judge recently ruled to strike down regulations that restricted healthcare providers' use of third-party tracking in healthcare,...

Rethinking Autism Intervention: More Hours May Not Always Lead to Better Outcomes

In a significant shift in how we think about effective autism therapy, a new meta-analysis published in JAMA suggests that more hours of therapy...

Behavioral Health Mergers and Acquisitions 2024: Navigating Challenges Amidst Regulatory Changes

The first half of 2024 has presented a mixed bag for the healthcare industry, particularly in the realm of behavioral health mergers and acquisitions...

The Shift Toward Value-Based Care in Behavioral Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, value-based care in behavioral health has steadily grown from an idealistic concept to a near inevitability. While the...

Industry Pushback on U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s Report on At-Risk Youth Industry

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee's highly anticipated report on the at-risk youth industry, released on June 12, has sparked intense backlash from industry insiders....
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