Commercial Coverage

The Alarming Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths: A Focus on Women and the Continued Need for Action

In a revealing new study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a troubling trend has emerged—rates of alcohol-related deaths in the United States have nearly...

LifeStance Health Under Fire: Former Employees Claim Payment Arrangements Violate Labor Laws

LifeStance Health Group, a prominent player in the outpatient mental health space, is facing legal challenges from former...

The Role of Outcomes Data in Shaping the Future of SUD Treatment

Outcomes data has been positioned as both the key to value-based care and the most effective leverage for...

The Hidden Battle: Understanding Online Gaming Disorder in a Digital Age

The Rise of Gaming Addiction and Its Impact on Mental Health Online gaming has become a global phenomenon, offering...

Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership

In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership...
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Maximizing Access to ABA Services: The Role of Telehealth in Expanding Treatment Opportunities

It’s no secret that the demand for applied behavior analysis (ABA) services is growing rapidly across the United States, especially in autism treatment. According...

Rising Mental Health Insurance Claims: The Post-Pandemic Mental Health Care Trend

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way we viewed and approached mental health. The isolation, economic strain, and health fears brought about by the pandemic...

Brightside Health Secures $33 Million in Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth and Expand Virtual Mental Health Care Services

In a groundbreaking move for the mental health industry, Brightside Health, a leading provider of virtual mental health care, has successfully raised $33 million...

UnitedHealth Group Faces Continued Scrutiny Over Addiction Treatment Coverage: A Look at the Latest Legal Battle

In a legal battle that reflects a growing concern about the enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) parity laws, UnitedHealth Group...

UnitedHealth Group Faces Legal Setback Over Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Coverage: A Speedbump or Setback?

UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurers in the United States, found itself in the spotlight this week as a California federal judge...

Navigating Commercial Insurance Contracts: A Guide for Behavioral Health Providers

For behavioral health providers, working with commercial payers can often feel like navigating a minefield. Despite the potential for broader patient access and reimbursement...
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