Federal Departments Find Health Plans Falling Short on Mental Health Parity Enforcement 2024
A detailed 54-page report released by three cabinet-level federal departments—the U.S. Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the...
Medicare Telebehavioral Health Coverage Changes Are Reshaping the Industry
Sweeping Medicare Telebehavioral Health Coverage Changes are creating ripple effects across the entire behavioral health industry — impacting providers, patients, and payers alike. Although...
Addressing Health Care Fraud in the Behavioral Health Sector: The Need for Regulation Amid the Opioid Crisis
Health care fraud is a growing issue in the United States, with estimates suggesting that it accounts for anywhere between 3% to 10% of...
The Growing Legal Challenge to Behavioral Health Insurance Denials: A Lawsuit Against Health Care Service Corporation
The issue of behavioral health coverage and its adequacy under health insurance plans has been a growing concern for many individuals suffering from mental...
White House: Opioid Crisis Cost U.S. $2.5 Trillion from 2015 to 2018
The opioid epidemic continues to be one of the most devastating public health crises in U.S. history, leaving an indelible mark on society, the...
The Dark Side of Addiction Treatment: A Closer Look at the $175 Million Billing Scheme and Fraud in the Industry
The addiction treatment industry is a critical part of the nation’s healthcare landscape, providing care to those struggling with substance abuse. However, the industry...
