FTC Noncompete Ban Presents Several Trade-Offs For Behavioral Health

Behavioral health providers and investors must prepare to lose noncompete agreements as a tool in their arsenal following the Federal Trade Commission’s expected ban on the practice.   On April 23, the FTC’s five commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a final rule that forbids businesses from entering new noncompete agreements. It also makes existing noncompete agreements unenforceable, […]

‘Investors Are Hungry To Find the Best’: It’s Feast or Famine in Digital Behavioral Health Investing

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! When it comes to digital health investing, it’s feast or famine for behavioral providers, driving some startups to make tough choices. In 2021, […]

The Case for Palliative Psychiatric Treatment

Palliative approaches to psychiatric care may be happening informally nationwide and beyond, despite not being an officially recognized specialty. Palliative care prioritizes alleviating suffering rather than improving a psychiatric condition. Familiarizing behavioral health clinicians with the concept of “palliative psychiatry” and its focus on improving the quality of life for those with severe, treatment-resistant conditions […]

New Thriveworks CEO Bullish on Enterprise Agreements 

Thriveworks has named a new CEO to help the company build out its mental health capabilities and attract relationships with payers, health systems and primary care groups.  The company’s newly minted CEO, Dr. Dan Frogel, told Behavioral Health Business that the company will continue to “do what Thriveworks has always done best” in its direct-to-consumer […]

Expanding Access to Virtual Behavioral Care: Navigating State and Federal Regulations

2024 could prove pivotal for virtual behavioral health as the federal government considers making COVID-era telehealth flexibilities permanent.  Federal and state regulations can heavily influence the availability of behavioral telehealth appointments. For behavioral health providers who provide care to Medicaid beneficiaries, or who prescribe controlled substances for conditions like substance use disorders (SUDs), regulations can […]

How Federal Probe Into Private Equity’s Health Care Role Could Impact Behavioral Health Deals

Federal agencies may be cracking down on private equity investment in health care, which could have implications for behavioral health dealmaking in the future. In early March, the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new investigation into private equity and […]

Payer Demands for Access Set the Bar for Value-Based Care ‘Really Low’

Despite years of discourse surrounding value-based care and behavioral health, payers remain fixated on access as the primary concern. Meanwhile, outcomes data and measurement-based care, which have dominated the value-based conversation over the past few years, will likely be important to contracting in a few years. “By bringing access [to members], you bring value,” Dr. […]

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 […]

Bridging the Gap: Behavioral Health Coaches Serve Unmet Need, But May Need Standardization 

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 health coaching industry was initially focused on fitness and lifestyle goals but is now a common service line in the behavioral health […]

‘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 chatbot. […]