An estimated 1.7 million Medicare beneficiaries have a substance use disorder (SUD). Of these beneficiaries—8% of Medicare beneficiaries under 65 years of age and 2% over 65. But eleven percent of these… Read More
On April 5, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its proposals to reform Medicare Advantage plan prior authorization policies to improve transparency. The new regulations are… Read More
According to a recent report by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), more than 5,000 senior living and nursing care properties in the nations 31 largest… Read More
On March 31, 2023, the Board of Trustees for Medicare released their most recent report to Congress on the financial operations and actuarial status of Medicare. According to the report,… Read More
When inmates are released from jail or prison and are not equipped for independent living, like individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI), the chances of success are low. Homelessness… Read More
Social service programs will soon play a new role in the health care system. Earlier this year, CMS changed the rules for Medicaid health plans, allowing them to spend health… Read More
By Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer I learned a lot about the Kaiser system and its approach to managing care during the session, The Kaiser Approach To Managing Behavioral Health… Read More
This 2022 supplement builds on original survey work from 2021 and outlines the emerging changes that have and are occurring to reshape the treatment of behavioral health disorders. Read More
This resource discusses how collaborative care programs are one approach to integration of members of the treatment team and highlights real-world cases on how to potentially incorporate a collaborative care… Read More
This resource is designed for patients to help explain the importance of sharing health information with their doctors concerning Major Depressive Disorders, as well as comorbid medical conditions. It also… Read More