CMS Proposes 2.7% Increase to Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Medicare Rates for 2023
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed payment rule for fiscal year 2023, focusing on Medicare reimbursement for...
Senate Finance Committee Pushes for Stronger Enforcement of Mental Health Parity Law
Members of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently sent a clear message to health insurers: the time for excuses is over when it comes...
Optum’s Latest Moves Reshape the Future of Behavioral Health and Home Care
Optum, the health services powerhouse owned by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH), continues to make waves with its latest moves to transform U.S. health...
Biden Administration Proposes $4.77 Billion to Transform Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage
The Biden administration’s federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2023 includes a landmark investment of $4.77 billion dedicated to transforming mental health and substance...
PursueCare Expands With Hybrid Clinics in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Addressing Gaps in Addiction Treatment Access
As the U.S. continues to battle a devastating opioid epidemic, access to comprehensive and flexible care has become more important than ever. Virtual medication-assisted...
Kris Engskov Launches Stealth Startup Focused on Senior Mental Health Tech
Kris Engskov, a former White House aide turned Starbucks executive and senior housing leader, is making waves with a new venture in Senior Mental...
