Tag: behavioral health
CMMI’s New Models Aim to Address the Opioid Epidemic: The Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) and Integrated Care for Kids (InCK) Models
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, affecting individuals of all ages and demographics. For pregnant women and children, the...
Federal Agencies Falling Short on Behavioral Health Parity: A Call for Increased Oversight
Despite a decade of laws aimed at ensuring equitable access to behavioral health services, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that...
Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Workforce Boost: A Model for National Success
In the decade since its inception, Nebraska has made significant strides in addressing its behavioral health workforce shortage. By leveraging targeted training initiatives, particularly...
Presidential Candidates Tackle Behavioral Health Issues at Unite for Mental Health Town Hall
In a historic town hall held at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, presidential candidates from both sides of the aisle gathered to...
Medicaid Work Requirements: A Threat to Behavioral Health Providers Nationwide
Despite significant opposition from federal courts, advocates, and behavioral health providers, the push for Medicaid work requirements continues to gain traction across the United...
Addressing the Behavioral Health Crisis: A Growing Priority for Hospitals
For years, behavioral health care has been considered the stepchild of physical health. It’s long been an afterthought in the broader medical field, often...