Tag: behavioral health
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...
Medicaid Expansion: A Critical Tool for Behavioral Health Access and Outcomes
Since its implementation under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid expansion has been a point of contention in the United States, especially when it...
PursueCare’s Innovative Remote Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Model: A Game Changer in Addiction Care
The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the United States, with millions of people struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) every year. Although...
Little Leaves Behavioral Services Expands with New Autism Center and Plans for Future Growth
As demand for high-quality, accessible autism services continues to grow, Little Leaves Behavioral Services is making significant strides in expanding its reach. The applied...