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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Discovery Behavioral Health Acquires New Life Addiction Counseling & Mental Health Services to Expand Reach in the Northeast

In a move that strengthens its national footprint, Los Angeles-based Discovery Behavioral Health has announced the acquisition of New Life Addiction Counseling & Mental...

The IMD Exclusion: A Historic Barrier to Accessing Behavioral Health Care and How States are Navigating Around It

The Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion has been a part of Medicaid’s rules since the program’s inception in 1965. It is a regulation...

Innovative Approaches to Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment: How Insurers Are Stepping Up

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, claiming the lives of more than 130 people daily, according to the Centers...
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