The Rising Cost of Behavioral Health Utilization and Its Impact on Commercial Health Plans
In the evolving landscape of health care spending, one factor has consistently emerged as a significant driver of rising costs: the increased utilization of...
Reframing Reimbursement: The Rise of Value-Based Behavioral Health Care
The American healthcare system has long operated under a volume-based reimbursement model — one where providers are paid for the number of services they...
The Reluctance of Physicians to Treat Addiction: Addressing the Barriers to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) remains one of the most significant public health crises in the United States. With over 107,000 overdose deaths in 2022...
Improving Medication Adherence in Behavioral Health: The Promise of Long-Acting Injectables
Medication adherence remains one of the most significant challenges in the treatment of serious mental illness (SMI). For patients with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar...
Biden Administration Expands CCBHC Medicaid Program to 10 New States: A Game-Changer for Behavioral Health Care Access
The Biden administration has taken a significant step forward in addressing the mental health and substance use crisis in the United States. In an...
Improving Access to Behavioral Health Care for Underserved Populations: The Importance of Specialized Services and Data Collection
The U.S. healthcare system has long been criticized for its failure to adequately address the mental health needs of racial and ethnic minority groups....
