Tag: health care
Uncertainty Surrounding EKRA Could Hurt Behavioral Health Providers
For decades, behavioral health care was burdened by stigma, making access to quality services both difficult and expensive. However, recent shifts in societal attitudes,...
Medicaid and Medication-Assisted Treatment: Progress and Barriers in Fighting Opioid Use Disorder
The number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) is on the rise. This trend is promising, considering MAT's...
Expanding Medicaid Coverage: Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Health Providers
As payers continue to recognize the growing demand for behavioral health care, coverage for these services is expanding at an unprecedented rate. This trend...
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...
NYSE Moves to Delist AAC Holdings, Inc. Amid Financial Struggles
In a significant blow to one of the largest addiction treatment providers in the United States, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has initiated...
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...