Tag: behavioral health
Warburg Pincus Acquires Behavioral Health EHR Provider Qualifacts: A New Era for Cloud-Based Health Care Solutions
In a move that underscores the growing importance of technology in the behavioral health sector, Nashville-based Qualifacts has officially changed ownership. Warburg Pincus, a...
Regulatory Shifts in Behavioral Health: California’s New Laws and Their National Implications
As the demand for behavioral health services continues to rise, federal and state lawmakers are introducing a growing number of bills aimed at regulating...
Octave Behavioral Health Startup Raises $11 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Access to Mental Health Services
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health, and more people are seeking therapy and counseling services...
The Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator: A Flawed Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains one of the most significant public health crises in the United States, with the opioid epidemic claiming the lives...
The IMD Exclusion: A Historic Barrier to Accessing Behavioral Health Care and How States are Navigating Around It
The Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion has been a part of Medicaid’s rules since the program’s inception in 1965. It is a regulation...
The Dark Side of Addiction Treatment: A Closer Look at the $175 Million Billing Scheme and Fraud in the Industry
The addiction treatment industry is a critical part of the nation’s healthcare landscape, providing care to those struggling with substance abuse. However, the industry...