Tag: behavioral health news
Optum Layoffs 2025: A Restructuring Amid Behavioral Health Focus and Challenges
Optum, the services arm of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has recently undergone a significant restructuring effort that led to the layoffs of at least...
The Rising Cost of Behavioral Health Utilization and Its Impact on Commercial Health Plans
In the evolving landscape of health care spending, one factor has consistently emerged as a significant driver of rising costs: the increased utilization of...
Galen Mental Health CEO Kristen Scheel Takes the Helm During Rapid Growth
Galen Mental Health, a rising leader in outpatient behavioral health care, has appointed Kristen Scheel as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement marks...
A Federal Court Blocks the FTC’s Noncompete Agreement Ban: What This Means for Behavioral Health Providers
On July 3, 2024, a significant legal development unfolded as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a partial injunction...
CMS Proposes Behavioral Health Payment Updates: What It Means for IOPs, PHPs, and SUD Services
On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled two proposed payment rules that include multiple behavioral health updates. These CMS...
Navigating the Upcoming Overhaul of Mental Health Parity Regulations: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor has submitted its final rule to overhaul behavioral health regulation. This final rule, currently under review by the White...