Treatment

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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Octave Behavioral Health Startup Raises $11 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health Services

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health, and more people are seeking therapy and counseling services...

The Autism CARES Act: A Critical Step Forward for Autism Research, Support, and Access

The autism community received a crucial victory in 2019 when the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act — more commonly known as...

NYSE Moves to Delist AAC Holdings, Inc. Amid Financial Struggles

In a significant blow to one of the largest addiction treatment providers in the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has initiated...

The Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator: A Flawed Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder

Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains one of the most significant public health crises in the United States, with the opioid epidemic claiming the lives...

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...

The Dark Side of Addiction Treatment: A Closer Look at the $175 Million Billing Scheme and Fraud in the Industry

The addiction treatment industry is a critical part of the nation’s healthcare landscape, providing care to those struggling with substance abuse. However, the industry...
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