Funding Gaps, Training Shortages Create Barriers for Dual Diagnosis SUD, SMI Treatment

Almost 50% of patients with serious mental illnesses (SMI) also have a substance use disorder (SUD). Yet few providers offer specialized care for patients with co-occurring SUD and SMI. Clinical challenges and problems with training and reimbursement make providing much-needed care for this population difficult, resulting in too few high-quality, specialized care programs. “In order […]

SUD Treatment Provider Meridian Behavioral Health Acquires 20th Facility, Plans Future Growth

Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider Meridian Behavioral Health has acquired Gateway Recovery Center, adding a crucial element to its continuum of care. Gateway provides medical detoxification, a service for which Meridian previously had to refer patients elsewhere. The acquisition is also part of Meridian’s strategic growth plan, which CEO Lewis Zeidner estimates will involve […]

Behavioral Health Group Expands Footprint, Adds OUD Treatment Facilities

Behavioral Health Group (BHG), which was busy in the home stretch of last year with acquisitions, is adding to its portfolio as 2021 winds down. The Dallas-based provider — which operates the country’s largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient treatment facilities for opioid use disorder (OUD) — has expanded into the Midwest and South with […]