Virtual Addiction Provider Bicycle Health Lays Off 15% of Workforce

Virtual opioid use disorder (OUD) provider Bicycle Health has laid off 15% of its workforce. The Boston-based company didn’t elaborate on the impetus for the move or which departments were impacted. Rather, a representative told Behavioral Health that the layoffs realigned resources to “direct patient care.”  “We remain laser-focused on providing consistent and high-quality care […]

Inside Evernorth’s New Behavioral Health Group

Last week Cigna’s (NYSE:CI) health service division Evernorth furthered its reach into the mental health sector with the launch of a new behavioral health group. The hybrid behavioral health group, launched with over 1,000 clinicians, will focus on value-based and measurement-based care. Using virtual provider Octave’s technology suite, Evernorth plans to fully scale the service […]

From Psychedelics to Weight-Loss Drugs: Examining New Approaches to SUD Treatment

When Peter Loeb co-founded Lionrock Recovery in 2010, the business of treating substance use disorders (SUDs) was very different. SUDs were stigmatized as taboo addictions, drug laws were stricter and models like Lion Rock charging clients for telehealth visits had not started. At the same time, there were fewer acute problems around SUDs – the […]

Is an IPO Worth It? What Good Exits in Behavioral Health Will Look Like in 2024.

Behavioral health dealmaking will likely pick up in 2024 but initial public offerings (IPOs) may be noticeably absent. The private market — especially private equity investors and their platforms — has more than enough capital and motivation to do deals, making this year a compelling time for exits and trades. Still, experts tell Behavioral Health […]

Unifying Autism Care Key to Solving Patient Experience, Elevating ABA within Health Care

Want to read more content like this? Subscribe to Autism Business News today! Navigating the health care system can be challenging for families of children with autism. On top of the challenges the condition itself brings, going through the multiple administrative hoops and many specialist appointments adds further distress.  UNIFI Autism Care, a new Carmel, […]

Wilderness Therapy Industry’s Decline Accelerated by Embark Behavioral Health’s Exit

In case you missed it, Behavioral Health Business has launched a new specialty publication for professionals in the substance use disorder space. You can subscribe to Addiction Treatment Business here: Subscribe today! The behavioral health industry continues its shift away from adolescent wilderness therapy programs as payers opt for other care models and the segment grapples […]

‘Pandora’s Box Is Open’: The Future of the Behavioral Health Industry Includes AI-Powered Chatbots

In case you missed it, Behavioral Health Business has launched a new specialty publication for professionals in the substance use disorder space. You can subscribe to Addiction Treatment Business here: Subscribe today! A “pocket penguin” tells you that you are loved, cherished and cared for. This isn’t a child’s TV show, it’s a mental health […]

Behavioral Health Providers Could Turn to Foreign Investors for Next Capital Infusion

As the domestic capital market for behavioral health companies tightens, foreign investment presents a timely new financing opportunity. Specifically, the EB-5 investment visa program, which incentivizes foreign investors to pour capital into American businesses, could be a new avenue for providers.    High-interest rates and high-profile stumbles in the behavioral health space have significantly slowed investment […]