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…Telehealth for Behavioral Health Access October 6, 2020 The need for behavioral health services skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Payer-provider partnerships will be critical to maintaining these…
Iowa HHS Designates Iowa Primary Care Association as Statewide Behavioral Health ASO
Iowa HHS Designates Iowa Primary Care Association as Statewide Behavioral Health ASO The Iowa PCA to manage the state’s behavioral health services starting July 2025, marking a significant step in…
New Mexico Looking to Use Managed Care to Enhance Behavioral Health Services
New Mexico Looking to Use Managed Care to Enhance Behavioral Health Services State Health Department Demands Stronger Commitment from Managed Care Organizations to Improve Behavioral Health Access By: Catie Hillard…
California Pledges Millions to Strengthen the Future of Behavioral Health Care Workforce
California Pledges Millions to Strengthen the Future of Behavioral Health Care Workforce State Pledges Millions to Fund Innovative Programs for a New Generation of Mental Health Professionals By: Catie Hillard…
New Hampshire Joins Nationwide Effort to Boost Behavioral Health Services
New Hampshire Joins Nationwide Effort to Boost Behavioral Health Services CMS Approval Expands Mobile Crisis Intervention Access Under American Rescue Plan By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope September 25, 2024…
Idaho Awards $1.2 billion Contract for MCO to Oversee Behavioral Health But Not Without Controversy
Idaho Awards $1.2 billion Contract for MCO to Oversee Behavioral Health But Not Without Controversy Lawsuits ensue as Idaho awards a multi-billion dollar contract to overhaul behavioral health services By:…
CMS Approves CA and KY Requests to Provide Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams
CMS Approves CA and KY Requests to Provide Behavioral Health Services Through Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams Six states have adopted the option to provide individuals experiencing mental health or substance…
Florida Expands Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot
Florida Expands Behavioral Health and Supportive Housing Assistance Pilot Medicaid waiver amendment submitted to enhance behavioral health services and supportive housing across additional regions. By: Catie Hillard Linkedin Facebook Envelope…
Aetna to Provide $9.3 Million to Support Behavioral Health of Youth in Foster Care
…organizations to support the behavioral health and social care needs for children in foster care. The funding provided by Aetna Better Health of West Virginia aligns with the payer’s goal…
Home Health Series: The Payvider Revolution and How They’re Reshaping the Home Health Landscape
…of behavioral health services, with many managed care organizations having behavioral health subsidiaries. And, in the home health arena, more and more providers are acquiring home health companies and incorporating…