Indiana’s Medicaid Spending: A New Era of Audits and Oversight

The Family and Social Services Administration in Indiana is implementing more audits to control rising Medicaid costs, with significant impacts on service access for vulnerable populations.
Staffing for Telehealth Expansion: What Behavioral Health Organizations Need to Hire Right

Frontier Health’s expansion of its virtual urgent care model provides timely access to mental health services for a wider audience.
Chicago Invests $16.2M in Mental Health Services

The Chicago Department of Public Health is expanding its mental health safety net with a $16.2 million investment in street psychiatry.
Federal Autism Committee’s Recommendations for Care Improvements

The recent recommendations from the federal autism committee highlight significant gaps in autism care, calling for urgent action in policy and practice.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center to Lay Off 648 Employees

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in San Antonio will lay off 648 employees following the termination of its Medicare agreement.
ABA Organizations That Pass Payer Audits Have One Thing in Common

Improving quality in ABA services requires proactive QA infrastructure, not reactive complaint management. This guide gives ABA organizations a framework covering documentation standards, fidelity monitoring, and family satisfaction tracking.
Significant Opportunities: UHS’s Acquisition of Talkspace

Universal Health Services’ acquisition of Talkspace sets the stage for a comprehensive continuum of care in behavioral health.
Announcing the Inaugural Behavioral Health Product of the Year Awards

WTWH Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of the BHB Product of the Year Awards, aimed at recognizing excellence in behavioral health.
ABA Practice Standardization: The Hiring and Supervision Framework That Reduces Compliance Risk

This article discusses the challenges faced by the ABA industry in demonstrating its value to payers and the need for standardization.
Trends in Untreated Mental Illness and Rising Prescriptions

A recent study reveals that the percentage of individuals with anxiety and depression not receiving treatment has risen, contrasting with an increase in medication prescriptions.