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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Sabra CEO Focuses on Institutional Behavioral Health Opportunities

Sabra Health Care REIT (Nasdaq: SBRA) is increasingly exploring opportunities in the behavioral health space, according to CEO Rick Matros. Traditionally a real estate...

Cocaine, Meth Overdose Deaths On the Rise

The opioid epidemic has dominated headlines, public health initiatives, and billions of dollars in federal funding over the past decade. Yet opioids are not...

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...
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