Breaking Down the SAMHSA Opioid Treatment Rule 2024: What It Means for Patients and Providers
In a pivotal move aimed at modernizing addiction care and expanding access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
Kaiser Permanente Agrees to Pay Record Fine Over Behavioral Health Mismanagement
In a significant move, Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay a record-setting fine in response to its mismanagement of behavioral health benefits. The settlement,...
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Takes Bold Step in Opioid Crisis: Covering Over-the-Counter Naloxone at No Cost
The opioid overdose crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, with national overdose deaths rising by a staggering 55% between March 2020...
DEA Targets TruePill Over ADHD Prescription Practices: What It Means for Telehealth and Online Pharmacies
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced plans to revoke the license of TruePill, a major online pharmacy partner for telehealth companies including Cerebral....
CMS Proposes Stricter Requirements for Medicare Advantage Behavioral Health
Private insurers offering Medicare plans to seniors may soon face more rigorous Medicare Advantage behavioral health requirements. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Federal Proposal Expands Methadone Telehealth Treatment and Take-Home Options
The federal government has proposed a new rule aimed at expanding access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, focusing on Methadone telehealth treatment. If...
