The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will increase the dollar amount of incentives provided to patients receiving treatment for substance use disorder.
Government & Regulation
A bill to address a slate of mental health initiatives has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Several new reimbursement policies, insurance parity requirements and other regulatory changes will take effect in 2025.
An audit by HHS' Office of Inspector General found Indiana made at least $56 million in improper payments for autism treatment.
California lawmakers introduced legislation to require social media companies to display warnings about potential mental health risks
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Insurers are failing to comply with parity laws for substance use disorders, the American Medical Association alleged.
Here are five things to know about the proposed rules for behavioral health services:
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Maine to resolve allegations it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by segregating children with behavioral health conditions in state-run residential facilities.
Removing Medicare and Medicaid funding restrictions on inpatient behavioral health treatment and easing telehealth restrictions could make addiction treatment more accessible, according to the American Hospital Association.
The Drug Enforcement Administration will extend rules allowing providers to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth through the end of 2025.