Behavioral Health

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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Emilio Health Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Behavioral Health for Children and Adolescents

In the wake of rising concerns over the mental health crisis among children and adolescents, a new technology-driven behavioral health startup, Emilio Health, has...

Federal Agencies Falling Short on Behavioral Health Parity: A Call for Increased Oversight

Despite a decade of laws aimed at ensuring equitable access to behavioral health services, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that...

Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Workforce Boost: A Model for National Success

In the decade since its inception, Nebraska has made significant strides in addressing its behavioral health workforce shortage. By leveraging targeted training initiatives, particularly...

Presidential Candidates Tackle Behavioral Health Issues at Unite for Mental Health Town Hall

In a historic town hall held at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, presidential candidates from both sides of the aisle gathered to...

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...

Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis: A Growing Priority for Hospitals

For years, behavioral health care has been considered the stepchild of physical health. It’s long been an afterthought in the broader medical field, often...
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