Author: Rylee Wilson

Kaiser Permanente reached a $200 million settlement with California for violating the state's behavioral health access laws. 

California is expanding the kinds of autism treatments insurers in the state must cover, and expanding the definition of qualified autism service professionals. 

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is implementing plans to improve access to mental healthcare for members. 

Highmark will offer behavioral healthcare to its members through Spring Health beginning in 2024. 

The World Health Organization published new guidance designed to shift mental healthcare to community settings. 

Here are 10 behavioral health units and standalone facilities opening this fall Becker's has reported since Sept. 5. 

CMS is seeking input from the public on improving access to mental health treatment in Medicaid. 

A Massachusetts mental health provider will pay $700,000 to settle allegations it overcharged the state's Medicaid program. 

Newport News, Va.-based Riverside Health System will open Virginia's first psychiatric emergency department this fall, The Virginian-Pilot reported Oct. 5. 

Hospitals and health systems are closing inpatient behavioral health units and other care sites, with many transferring these services to other facilities.