Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Medicaid Beneficiaries: Progress and Challenges
In recent years, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased significantly. However, despite notable progress,...
The Growing Workforce Crisis in Behavioral Health: A Barrier to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Over the past several decades, society has made significant strides in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. People are more willing to...
A Landmark Ruling: Federal Government Required to Provide Mental Health Services to Migrant Families
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, a federal judge in California mandated that the federal government must provide mental health services to thousands of...
The Closure of Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley: A Legacy Lives On
After more than 70 years of service to the community, Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley has officially closed its doors. The organization ceased...
Arkansas Behavioral Health Providers Merge to Create Arisa Health: A New Era in Integrated Care
In an exciting development for the behavioral health sector, four behavioral health providers in Arkansas—Counseling Associates, Mid-South Health Systems, Ozark Guidance, and Professional Counseling...
The Behavioral Health Industry Faces New Challenges: The Impact of the EKRA Act
For years, the behavioral health care industry was shrouded in stigma, which often led to an underfunded and under-resourced system that made it difficult...
