According to an analysis by OPEN MINDS, funding for behavioral health in general, and spending by Medicaid in particular, has increased significantly in the past decade. The challenge for providers … Read more
In March, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) updated the certification criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), with a particular focus on suicide and crisis … Read more
From increased demand and provider mergers to the expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and growth of whole person and hybrid care, the Behavioral Health market is experiencing … Read more
Telehealth, also known as remote or virtual care, grew out of necessity during the COVID-19 Pandemic for both physical and behavioral health care, but due to a number of important … Read more
Evidence has been mounting for years that treating behavioral health conditions has a positive impact on physical health, and now a recently updated study quantifies the physical health cost savings … Read more
CMS Works to Reduce Barriers to Accessing Behavioral Health Services and Integrating Care As evidence of the effectiveness of whole person care mounts at the same time that an estimated … Read more
2022 Behavioral Health Recap Part 2: 4 Key Growth Areas Last year was a notable one for behavioral health. The previous blog post covered high-level trends, including rising demand for … Read more
2022 Behavioral Health Recap Part 1: Demand Up, Supply Constrained, Big Funding Increases Approved Last year was a notable one for behavioral health. At the highest level, demand for care … Read more
Report: Mental Health Parity at a Crossroads as 1-4 Have Unmet Behavioral Health Needs “More than 25 years after the first federal mental health parity protections were put in place, … Read more
A recent study by health care analytics firm Trilliant Health titled “2022 Trends Shaping the Health Economy” reports a continued increase in demand for Behavioral Health services but predicts an … Read more
