Tag: Mental Health
The Closure of Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley: A Legacy Lives On
After more than 70 years of service to the community, Mental Health America of Roanoke Valley has officially closed its doors. The organization ceased...
The Behavioral Health Industry Faces New Challenges: The Impact of the EKRA Act
For years, the behavioral health care industry was shrouded in stigma, which often led to an underfunded and under-resourced system that made it difficult...
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...
Michigan Abandons Controversial Medicaid Mental Health Integration Plans
In a significant policy shift, Michigan has officially abandoned its controversial efforts to integrate Medicaid-funded behavioral and physical health care services. The state’s decision...
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...