Tag: psychiatric care
CMS Finalizes 2025 Payment Rule for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities: What Providers Need to Know
On April 9, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its final rule for Medicare psychiatric facility payments 2025 under the...
Valera Health Raises $9 Million to Expand Virtual Psychiatric Care Services Amid Shifting Digital Health Landscape
Valera Health, a prominent virtual psychiatric care provider, has raised an additional $9 million in equity funding, according to recently filed public documents. This...
State Hospitals on the Rise: The Growing Role of Public Sector Investment in Psychiatric Care
State hospitals are experiencing a resurgence, with several states investing billions into safety-net hospitals that serve both the civil and justice systems. This growing...
Medicare’s New Survey Changes for Psychiatric Hospitals: A Step Forward or Just a Band-Aid?
In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed significant changes and advancements, particularly with the growth of Medicare and its regulatory standards. Psychiatric hospitals...
The Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care: The IMD Waiver Debate
For decades, the federal government has restricted Medicaid from covering the cost of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16...