SUD Executives Hope for Permanent Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities Amid DEA Uncertainty

Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment executives are largely optimistic that COVID-era telehealth prescribing flexibilities, set to expire in December 2024, will be made permanent. But information released from a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) insider and published in Politico Pro in the days since SUD executives spoke with Addiction Treatment Business suggest an outcome different from […]

Shared Savings in Behavioral Health: A Realistic Approach to Value-Based Care

Fee-for-service reimbursement models incentivize behavioral health providers to deliver more services – in some instances, even when medically unnecessary, some would point out. Value-based care – paying for quality and outcomes instead of volume – has been heralded as the behavioral health industry’s path away from fee-for-service models. Challenges, including tension between health plans and […]

SUD Treatment Providers Brace for Changes as Telehealth Flexibilities Near Expiration Date

The federal government has extended COVID-era telehealth flexibilities twice since their creation. These flexibilities are now set to expire in December 2024, putting “life-saving” care at risk, behavioral health industry insiders caution. Some substance use disorder (SUD) providers are now making plans to pivot their clinical models if flexibilities are not cemented, partnering with local […]

Peer Support Specialists Drive Value as Behavioral Health Providers Embrace New Workforce

Peer support services are rapidly gaining mainstream acceptance thanks to recent federal initiatives, new reimbursement opportunities and the fallout from the opioid crisis. Peers have a unique ability to drive sustained patient engagement, industry insiders said at Behavioral Health Business’ VALUE conference. This makes the peer support model cost-effective for providers looking to shift away […]

Magellan Healthcare, Kyo Partner to Develop Outcome Standards for ABA Value-Based Care

Magellan Healthcare, the behavioral and specialty health care segment of managed care organization Magellan Health, has teamed up with Kyo Autism Therapy to develop outcome standards for autism therapies. The two announced Tuesday that the partnership will test and develop evidence-based practices for autism therapy providers that work with payers under value-based care models. “[Applied […]

Magellan Healthcare Partners with Ria Health for AUD Services in California

Ria Health, a virtual treatment provider for alcohol use disorder (AUD), has announced a collaboration with Magellan Healthcare to make its services available to California members of the behavioral and specialty health solutions manager. Under the partnership, San Francisco-based Ria will offer medical and coaching support by way of a secure video chat option. Ria’s […]

Magellan CMO Caroline Carney Named President of Behavioral Health Division

Dr. Caroline Carney, chief medical officer for Magellan Health Inc., now also holds the additional role of president of behavioral health for Magellan Healthcare. Magellan Health announced Friday that Carney will help the company advance its clinical mission, further establishing it as a leader in behavioral health through collaborative and integrated approaches across the health […]

Centene Becomes Major Behavioral Health Player, Finalizes $2.2 Billion Purchase of Magellan Health

A year ago today, Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) announced its intentions to expand its behavioral health offerings with the purchase of Magellan Health. Exactly one year later, the deal is now official. In one of the health care industry’s first significant closings in the new year, managed care organization (MCO) Centene completed its $2.2 billion […]

Magellan and DUOS Launch Program to Support Behavioral Health of Older Adults

Magellan Healthcare has rolled out a program to help provide behavioral wellness resources to older adults dealing with a number of social determinants of health. Magellan Healthcare is administering the program with DUOS, a virtual platform that provides users with care coordination resources like transportation and medical appointments, as well as locating licensed in-home providers […]

Magellan Health, NeuroFlow Roll Out Collaborative Care Solution for Behavioral Needs

Magellan Healthcare has unveiled a collaborative care solution to improve delivery of behavioral health services in physical settings. The service has been developed in partnership with NeuroFlow, a Philadelphia-based digital provider of behavioral care coordination services. Magellan Healthcare — which is the behavioral and specialty health division of managed care organization (MCO) Magellan Health (Nasdaq: […]