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 Hidden Costs of Compliance: How the No Surprises Act Challenges Behavioral Health Providers

The No Surprises Act behavioral health impact is creating unexpected hurdles for providers. Designed to protect patients from unfair medical billing practices, the law,...

The Future of Whole-Person Care: Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care

Primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first point of contact for individuals seeking help with mental health or behavioral concerns. Yet many PCPs...

DEA’s Final Buprenorphine Rule: A Step Toward Expanding Telehealth Access for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers, particularly those focused on opioid use disorder (OUD), received significant news this week that could help expand access...

FTC Sues Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider for Deceptive Advertising Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Florida-based Evoke Wellness, accusing the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider of engaging in...

BlueSprig Pediatrics and Trumpet Behavioral Health Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault by Therapist

BlueSprig Pediatrics, alongside its subsidiary Trumpet Behavioral Health, is currently embroiled in a serious legal battle after being sued for allegations of sexual assault...

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Revolutionize Crisis Follow-Up Care and Save Lives

Mental health crises can be overwhelming, and for many people, the most vulnerable moments happen after that first urgent call for help. Recognizing this,...
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