Medicare’s New Survey Changes for Psychiatric Hospitals: A Step Forward or Just a Band-Aid?
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed significant changes and advancements, particularly with the growth of Medicare and its regulatory standards. Psychiatric hospitals...
UnitedHealth Group Faces Continued Scrutiny Over Addiction Treatment Coverage: A Look at the Latest Legal Battle
In a legal battle that reflects a growing concern about the enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) parity laws, UnitedHealth Group...
UnitedHealth Group Faces Legal Setback Over Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Coverage: A Speedbump or Setback?
UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurers in the United States, found itself in the spotlight this week as a California federal judge...
The Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care: The IMD Waiver Debate
For decades, the federal government has restricted Medicaid from covering the cost of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16...
Medicaid Work Requirements: A Threat to Behavioral Health Providers Nationwide
Despite significant opposition from federal courts, advocates, and behavioral health providers, the push for Medicaid work requirements continues to gain traction across the United...
Navigating Commercial Insurance Contracts: A Guide for Behavioral Health Providers
For behavioral health providers, working with commercial payers can often feel like navigating a minefield. Despite the potential for broader patient access and reimbursement...
