Tag: behavioral health
Indiana Medicaid’s $56 Million Improper ABA Payments: A Wake-Up Call for Autism Care Oversight
State Medicaid programs are federally mandated to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children diagnosed with autism. ABA is a crucial therapeutic service...
Congressional Stopgap Funding Bill: Key Provisions Impacting Behavioral Health
On Tuesday, congressional leaders unveiled a stopgap funding bill aimed at ensuring the federal government continues to function smoothly after the 2024 fiscal year...
Growing Allegations Against Acadia Healthcare: Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Neglect at Options Behavioral Health Hospital
Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC) has found itself at the center of a storm of allegations, with troubling reports of sexual assault, abuse, and neglect...
The Stark Reality of Access to Behavioral Health Care in America: Why So Many Are Left Without Treatment
A recent analysis of 2021 data conducted by Milliman, a renowned actuary and technology consulting company, has revealed a troubling truth: only one-third of...
The Evolving Landscape of Behavioral Health Payer Partnerships
Payer partnerships have always been a cornerstone of scaling a successful behavioral health organization. They help ensure that services are reimbursed and accessible to...
Optum’s Plan to Curb Medicaid Spending on ABA Therapy: What It Means for Autism Care
Optum, a key player in the health insurance space, has rolled out a comprehensive strategy aimed at controlling the increasing costs associated with autism...