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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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Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment: Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunities

The development of Value-Based Care in Addiction Treatment across the United States has been a slow, often fragmented process. According to a recent report...

Behavioral Health Reform 2025: A New Era of Access, Accountability, and Affordability

Behavioral health is taking center stage in Washington as the U.S. Senate moves forward with legislation that could transform how mental health and substance...

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...

The Promise of Telehealth for Patients with Serious Mental Illness: A Deep Dive into Recent Findings

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare systems worldwide to rapidly adapt to new challenges, one of the most significant being the shift to telehealth....

Medicare Behavioral Health Changes 2024: A Major Step Toward Whole-Person Care

In a bold and historic move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its 2024 physician payment rule, signaling a new...

Fixing Ghost Networks: New Bill Targets Inaccurate Medicare Advantage Provider Directories and Expands Access to Behavioral Health

Nearly half of all Medicare Advantage provider directories contain at least one inaccuracy—and for seniors seeking behavioral health services, these errors can have serious...
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