Tag: substance use
The Role of Outcomes Data in Shaping the Future of SUD Treatment
Outcomes data has been positioned as both the key to value-based care and the most effective leverage for substance use disorder (SUD) providers when...
Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership
In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership appointments. These moves signal not only...
UnitedHealth Group Blames Providers and Drug Companies for Rising Healthcare Costs, Advocates for Value-Based Care
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), one of the largest health insurers in the United States, is placing the blame for rising healthcare costs squarely on...
DEA’s Final Buprenorphine Rule: A Step Toward Expanding Telehealth Access for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers, particularly those focused on opioid use disorder (OUD), received significant news this week that could help expand access...
FTC Sues Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider for Deceptive Advertising Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Florida-based Evoke Wellness, accusing the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider of engaging in...
How Early Brain Development Affects Substance Use in Adolescence
Recent groundbreaking research has revealed that adolescents who engage in substance use exhibit different brain structures compared to their peers who do not use...