Understanding the Behavioral Health Challenges of Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
A recent ATI Advisory report highlights significant health concerns among dual-eligible beneficiaries—those who receive both Medicare and Medicaid coverage. The report reveals that 64%...
CMS Proposes Permanent Tele-Behavioral Health Coverage for Hospital Outpatient Departments
Hospital outpatient departments may soon be able to bill Medicare for tele-behavioral health services delivered directly to patients in their homes on a permanent...
Medicare’s 2023 Physician Fee Schedule: Improving Access to Behavioral Health Care
The ongoing shortage of behavioral health clinicians across the United States has made accessing care challenging for millions of people, especially Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare’s...
CMS Proposes Major Changes to Expand Medicare Behavioral Health Access
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a proposed rule designed to transform how behavioral health services are delivered under Medicare....
Health Care Stakeholders Focus on Behavioral Health Access and Outcomes Today — and Tomorrow
Behavioral health care is facing a critical turning point, as health care stakeholders intensify their focus on behavioral health access and outcomes. With rising...
Mastering Behavioral Health Value-Based Contracts: Legal Insights and Practical Tips for Providers
For many behavioral health organizations, entering the value-based care space can feel overwhelming. The spectrum of behavioral health value-based contracts ranges from modest pay-for-performance...
