CMS announces Medicaid behavioral health expansion 2025, new nurse advice line, and $36.9M in federal grants
In a bold move to address the nation’s growing behavioral health needs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled new guidance...
Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Workforce: A Model for the Nation
Since 2010, Nebraska has experienced a notable 17% increase in its behavioral health workforce. This growth, while impressive, isn’t an accident. The key catalyst...
New Mexico’s Comprehensive Assessment and Resiliency through Excellence (CARE) Campus: A New Model for Behavioral Health Services
In a groundbreaking move for the state of New Mexico, officials in Bernalillo County, where Albuquerque is located, have opened the Comprehensive Assessment and...
Mental Health Insurance Denial Lawsuit: A Landmark Supreme Court Decision Sends a Clear Message
In a major moment for the behavioral health field, the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear D.K. v. United Behavioral Health, a closely...
Meridian Behavioral Health Expands with 20th Facility Acquisition, Eyes Continued Growth
Meridian Behavioral Health, a leading provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, has strengthened its service offerings with the acquisition of Gateway Recovery Center,...
Reimbursement Surpasses Staffing as the Biggest Challenge for Behavioral Health Providers in 2024
For years, behavioral health providers have been grappling with one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare: staffing shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic only intensified...
