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Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Creates Unfunded Mandate for Treatment Providers

Oregon's November approval of Measure 110 decriminalizing drug possession represents a landmark shift in criminal justice and addiction policy, redirecting individuals caught with small amounts of controlled substances from...

Amid Growth, Pinnacle CEO Pushes for Methadone MAT Flexibilities

The past several months have been devastating for many behavioral health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread...

How the Pandemic Accelerated Telehealth Adoption

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the behavioral health landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for mental health care...

Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider Brightline Raises $20 Million

Brightline, a Palo Alto-based startup specializing in virtual pediatric behavioral health care, recently announced a $20 million Series...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands With Two New Adolescent Mental Health Centers

Discovery Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, has made another significant move in expanding its...
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The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare: Highmark Wholecare’s Latest Findings and Their Impact

Recent findings from Highmark Wholecare, a Pennsylvania-based health plan offering Medicaid and Medicare programs, have brought attention to a disturbing trend: the mental health...

Humana and Cigna’s Potential Health Insurance Merger: A Game-Changer for the Industry?

In what could be an industry-redefining move, reports have emerged that Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) are in advanced...

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...

The Growing Integration of Behavioral Health in Value-Based Care Models

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, payers are increasingly focused on Behavioral Health Integration in Value-Based Care (VBC) models. The push for innovation...

Improving Mental Health Care in ACOs: Challenges and Recommendations for Medicare Beneficiaries

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) were designed as a transformative strategy to improve healthcare delivery for Medicare patients. These organizations aim to reduce costs and...
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