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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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Telehealth Usage Surges in Behavioral Health, Especially Among Commercially-Insured Patients

The adoption of telehealth for behavioral health services has accelerated dramatically over the past few years, with commercially-insured patients leading the surge. The University...

Concert Health Secures $42 Million Series B to Expand Collaborative Behavioral Health Care

Concert Health, a technology-driven behavioral health medical group, recently closed a $42 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Define Ventures,...

UnitedHealth Group Blames Providers and Drug Companies for Rising Healthcare Costs, Advocates for Value-Based Care

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), one of the largest health insurers in the United States, is placing the blame for rising healthcare costs squarely on...

Mental Health Insurance Denial Lawsuit: A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Sends a Clear Message

In a major moment for the behavioral health field, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear D.K. v. United Behavioral Health, a closely...

GEHA Ventures Invests in You Are Accountable to Expand Access to Post-Treatment Addiction Recovery Support

GEHA Ventures, the new venture capital arm of the Government Employees Health Association Inc. (GEHA), recently made its inaugural investment in You Are Accountable,...

TRICARE Behavioral Health Benefits: Examining Gaps in Meeting DHA’s 2016 Goals

TRICARE, the health plan offered by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), serves the military community, including active-duty personnel, retirees, and their dependents. This...
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