With the news that Donald Trump clinched the presidency, industry observers are voicing their thoughts on the new administration. Many believe the Affordable Care Act and mandated benefits for behavioral health are in jeopardy.
With the news that Donald Trump clinched the presidency, industry observers are voicing their thoughts on the new administration. Many believe the Affordable Care Act and mandated benefits for behavioral health are in jeopardy.
President Trump will ensure that control is as local as possible. His promise to dismantle the ACA and create business-friendly, state-controlled conditions is a safe bet.
President Trump will ensure that control is as local as possible. His promise to dismantle the ACA and create business-friendly, state-controlled conditions is a safe bet.
Even if the recommendations of the task force are successfully implemented, true parity will only come from erasing the lines between “mental” and “physical” healthcare.
Even if the recommendations of the task force are successfully implemented, true parity will only come from erasing the lines between “mental” and “physical” healthcare.
Treatment centers nationwide would be well advised to study New York’s model because we might ultimately see the federal government tell every state to follow its example.
Treatment centers nationwide would be well advised to study New York’s model because we might ultimately see the federal government tell every state to follow its example.
In a new survey, Medicaid officials identify a number of state-based efforts they are employing to address the opioid crisis currently as well as plans for the future.
In a new survey, Medicaid officials identify a number of state-based efforts they are employing to address the opioid crisis currently as well as plans for the future.
Experts remain optimistic about the future of parity, even though the implementation process will be slow to bring significant change to the behavioral healthcare industry.
Experts remain optimistic about the future of parity, even though the implementation process will be slow to bring significant change to the behavioral healthcare industry.
Last year, the president signed the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which creates a new payment model for seasoned Medicare providers. Final rules are expected on November 1.
Last year, the president signed the Medicare Access & CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), which creates a new payment model for seasoned Medicare providers. Final rules are expected on November 1.
Although the proposed rules have yet to be finalized, many addiction treatment providers are asking how to make sure they are in compliance with 42 CFR, Part 2 and how they might prepare for any upcoming changes.
Although the proposed rules have yet to be finalized, many addiction treatment providers are asking how to make sure they are in compliance with 42 CFR, Part 2 and how they might prepare for any upcoming changes.
Behavioral healthcare facilities are often positioned with similar missions, similar service offerings and even similar-sounding names that can make it difficult to stand apart. Establishing a unique identity has become a business imperative.
Behavioral healthcare facilities are often positioned with similar missions, similar service offerings and even similar-sounding names that can make it difficult to stand apart. Establishing a unique identity has become a business imperative.
