Tag: mental health services
The Growing Workforce Crisis in Behavioral Health: A Barrier to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Over the past several decades, society has made significant strides in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. People are more willing to...
A Landmark Ruling: Federal Government Required to Provide Mental Health Services to Migrant Families
In a significant ruling on Tuesday, a federal judge in California mandated that the federal government must provide mental health services to thousands of...
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...
The Opioid Epidemic: A Complex Battle and New Insights on Prescribing Practices
In 2017, President Donald Trump declared the opioid epidemic a “public health emergency,” drawing national attention to a crisis that had been growing for...
InSight Telepsychiatry and Regroup Telehealth Merge to Create a Leading Force in Telepsychiatry Services
In a major development within the telehealth industry, InSight Telepsychiatry and Regroup Telehealth have announced their merger, creating what is now described as the...