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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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Bridging the Gap in Medicare Coverage for Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Closer Look at the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act

For years, one of the most overlooked groups in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment conversation has been older adults. Despite the growing recognition...

Private Equity in Behavioral Health: Shifting Dynamics and Opportunities for 2024 and Beyond

As we enter the second half of 2024, there’s growing optimism in the private equity (PE) community regarding the future of healthcare investments. While...

Talkspace’s Strategic Expansion into Government-Paid Mental Health Services: A Bold New Frontier

Talkspace, the leading virtual mental health provider (Nasdaq: TALK), is stepping into new and uncertain waters with its latest strategy: expanding its services to...

The Autism CARES Act of 2024: A Landmark Step Forward for Autism Research and Services

In an unprecedented move for the autism community, U.S. legislators are advancing the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024—the...

CMS Finalizes 2025 Payment Rule for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities: What Providers Need to Know

On April 9, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule for Medicare psychiatric facility payments 2025 under the...

Virtual Care Brings New Hope for Teen Opioid Treatment in Maine

The opioid crisis continues to evolve in the United States, and while progress has been made, one demographic remains particularly vulnerable: teens. A staggering...
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