This is an exclusive BHB+ story Despite the fact that fee-for-service models have dominated behavioral health reimbursement since their inception, these arrangements may become antiquated—especially in the substance use disorder treatment space. One provider moving in that direction is Spero Health, a Nashville-based SUD provider. The operator has 75 clinics throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, […]
This is an exclusive BHB+ story Autism care can be disjointed and difficult to navigate for parents and children. Individuals with autism are often dealing with a number of comorbidities, including gastrointestinal and feeding issues. These factors can put a large burden on families. However, some providers are taking a more integrated approach to care. […]
This is an exclusive BHB+ story The outpatient mental health world was thrown for a loop when COVID-19 hit. Overnight, the nature of care shifted heavily to telehealth. And demand for care shot through the roof. Now, the industry has settled into a new normal. Before, the mental health industry had only a slightly greater […]
Health insurance plans may have the worst reputation in health care. Number two might be private equity. Private equity is often criticized for cost-cutting and layoffs, and those critiques are unlikely to change any time soon, according to Steven Gold, executive partner at Lindsay Goldberg and F3 Partners and former CEO of Refresh Mental Health. […]
Behavioral health stands apart from other health care specialties, for one, because of a lack of standardized outcome measurements. Without these markers, health plans must evaluate potential provider partnerships through a different lens, developing alternative criteria to ensure high-quality treatment for members and cost savings for the health plans. In this BHB+ TALKS conversation, reporter […]
Anthony DeSena is a physical therapist by training. After transitioning into a leadership role at a PT company and helping it grow, he leveraged that experience to help other health care organizations do the same. Now, he and his team are building a new company from the ground: PAX Health. Unveiled earlier this year, PAX […]
Ghost networks remain a major problem in health care – and behavioral health is no exception. Broadly, ghost networks create barriers for individuals trying to access behavioral health services through their payer. There are many reasons why ghost networks exist, with payers and providers both contributing to the problem. In this BHB+ TALKS conversation, senior […]
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