Tag: behavioral health care
Understanding Behavioral Health Private Equity Trends 2024: Investment Shifts in a New Regulatory Climate
In December 2023, the Biden-Harris administration introduced initiatives to combat what it labeled “corporate greed in health care.” While these measures don’t specifically target...
Bridging the Gap: Why Medicaid Coverage for Incarcerated Individuals Is a Critical Step Toward Recovery
In recent years, a growing number of states have recognized a troubling pattern: individuals leaving prison are at significantly higher risk of opioid overdose,...
The Innovation in Behavioral Health Model: Driving the Future of Integrated Care
The behavioral health landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model. This new approach, spearheaded...
Cigna Doubles Down on Behavioral and Physical Health Integration Through Evernorth
In 2024, one trend continues to gain momentum among major U.S. payers: the integration of behavioral and physical health. This morning, Cigna (NYSE: CI)...
Redefining Behavioral Health Quality: Embracing Measurement-Informed Care for a More Accountable Future
For decades, the behavioral health industry has lacked a unified and scalable system for defining, measuring, and improving clinical outcomes. The absence of standardized...
The Crucial Role of Behavioral Health Integration in Oncology Care: Improving Outcomes and Equity for Cancer Patients
A cancer diagnosis impacts both physical and mental health profoundly. Increasingly, healthcare experts recognize that behavioral health integration in oncology is essential for improving...