Mental 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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Koa Health Raises $16.5 Million to Expand U.S. Operations

Digital mental health startup Koa Health has announced a $16.5 million Series A funding round as it prepares to launch operations in the United...

Concert Health Secures $42 Million Series B to Expand Collaborative Behavioral Health Care

Concert Health, a technology-driven behavioral health medical group, recently closed a $42 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Define Ventures,...

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...

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...

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...
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