The Worsening Outlook for Community-Based IDD Providers in 2023: A Crisis in Direct Support Professional Staffing
The outlook for community-based intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) providers became increasingly dire in 2023, as reports from the nonprofit advocacy organization American Network...
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...
Indiana Medicaid’s $56 Million Improper ABA Payments: A Wake-Up Call for Autism Care Oversight
State Medicaid programs are federally mandated to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children diagnosed with autism. ABA is a crucial therapeutic service...
The Impact of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the healthcare landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities. One of the more concerning trends during this period was the...
The Stark Reality of Access to Behavioral Health Care in America: Why So Many Are Left Without Treatment
A recent analysis of 2021 data conducted by Milliman, a renowned actuary and technology consulting company, has revealed a troubling truth: only one-third of...
Optum’s Plan to Curb Medicaid Spending on ABA Therapy: What It Means for Autism Care
Optum, a key player in the health insurance space, has rolled out a comprehensive strategy aimed at controlling the increasing costs associated with autism...
