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 Growing Integration of Behavioral Health in Value-Based Care Models

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, payers are increasingly focused on Behavioral Health Integration in Value-Based Care (VBC) models. The push for innovation...

New York Cracks Down on Medicaid Behavioral Health Parity Violations — A Wake-Up Call for the Nation

In a landmark move signaling a stronger stance on mental health equity, the state of New York has fined five Medicaid managed care organizations...

Improving Mental Health Care in ACOs: Challenges and Recommendations for Medicare Beneficiaries

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) were designed as a transformative strategy to improve healthcare delivery for Medicare patients. These organizations aim to reduce costs and...

DEA Extends Telehealth Flexibilities for Controlled Substance Prescriptions Through 2025

In a pivotal decision for healthcare accessibility, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has extended telehealth flexibilities through 2025, allowing healthcare providers to prescribe...

Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment: Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunities

The development of Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment across the United States has been a slow, often fragmented process. According to a recent report...

Fort Health Secures Funding and Partnership to Drive Pediatric Behavioral Health Expansion

Virtual pediatric behavioral health provider Fort Health is making significant progress in its mission to expand mental health services for children and adolescents. The...
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