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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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Investigating the Impact of Federal Funding Freeze and Medicaid Portal Outage on Behavioral Health Providers

Behavioral health providers have been grappling with mounting uncertainty as a series of federal actions related to Medicaid funding and access have triggered significant...

Navigating Healthcare’s Changing Landscape: Insights from Imran Javaid of BMO Bank

This article is sponsored by BMO Bank. In this Voices interview, Behavioral Health Business speaks with Imran Javaid, Managing Director of the Healthcare Finance...

CMS Proposes New Rule to Cap Behavioral Health Costs for Medicare Advantage Members

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made significant strides toward improving access to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services...

Revolutionizing Revenue Cycle Management in Behavioral Health: Insights from Transformations Care Network and NextGen Healthcare

The healthcare industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the need for operational efficiency, improved financial performance, and better patient outcomes. Nowhere is...

The Growing Impact of Behavioral Health Value-Based Care: A Shift Away from Traditional Fee-for-Service Models

Traditional fee-for-service reimbursement arrangements have long been the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system. However, there is increasing evidence that these models may be...

LifeStance Health’s Strategic Overhaul: Preparing for 2025’s Challenges and Positioning for Long-Term Success

LifeStance Health (Nasdaq: LFST), a leading outpatient mental health services provider, is undergoing a significant operational transformation as it braces for a potentially challenging...
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