Tag: behavioral health
The Role of Outcomes Data in Shaping the Future of SUD Treatment
Outcomes data has been positioned as both the key to value-based care and the most effective leverage for substance use disorder (SUD) providers when...
Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership
In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership appointments. These moves signal not only...
UnitedHealth Group Blames Providers and Drug Companies for Rising Healthcare Costs, Advocates for Value-Based Care
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), one of the largest health insurers in the United States, is placing the blame for rising healthcare costs squarely on...
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...
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...