Tag: substance use disorder
The Impact of Weight-Loss Drugs on the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Industry
Weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which were originally developed for the treatment of diabetes, have become a sensation in recent years as effective...
Private Equity in Behavioral Health: The Villain or the Hero?
Every good story has a villain, and in the eyes of the federal government, the current villain in the behavioral health treatment industry is...
A New Bill in Congress Aims to Address Medicaid’s IMD Exclusion for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
For over half a century, one of the most significant barriers to accessing residential treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) in the United States...
Florida Doctor Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison in $106M Substance Use Disorder False Claims Case
In a sweeping case that highlights the deep vulnerabilities in the addiction treatment industry, a federal court in Southern Florida has sentenced a former...
Biden Administration Advances Digital Therapeutics Reimbursement to Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The Biden Administration is driving forward an innovative approach to tackling the nation’s substance use crisis by promoting new reimbursement strategies for digital therapeutics...
The Opioid Crisis and the Urgent Need for Timely Addiction Treatment for Young Survivors
The opioid crisis has caused unprecedented devastation across the United States, leaving a deep mark on communities and families, particularly among young people. With...