With control of the Senate still hanging in the balance, it’s difficult to know how the health care policy landscape will look in 2021 and beyond. It all comes down to the Georgia Senate runoff races in January. If Republicans win at least one of the two seats up for grabs, they will retain the […]
The Senate has passed legislation that would provide more resources to community mental health and addiction treatment centers that serve people who are incarcerated. The Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bipartisan bill is designed to improve care for incarcerated people with behavioral health conditions. […]
In parts of the country, behavioral health organizations are partnering with law enforcement to provide better and more appropriate services to community residents in behavioral health crises. The partnership model could become increasingly popular in the future, presenting new opportunities for behavioral health providers down the line. These agreements can take various shapes and sizes, […]
Nearly 30% of addiction treatment providers have had to close facilities or discontinue programs as a result of COVID-19, according to a new report from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). The findings are part of a provider COVID impact survey, for which NAATP surveyed its members over the past several weeks. Of […]
Certain behavioral health providers who were previously ineligible to receive federal funding to help offset the financial impacts of COVID-19 are now allowed to apply for financial relief. Those who have already received payments may also be eligible to apply for additional funding. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the next phase […]
Nearly 40% of behavioral health organizations say they can only survive six months or less given the current financial situation they are facing. At the same time, more than half of all providers have seen an increased demand for services since the pandemic hit. Those are just a few key takeaways from the National Council […]
Care integration is often viewed through the lens of physical health care: How can primary and urgent care providers blend behavioral health care services into the medical treatment they provide? However, addressing patients’ physical health needs during behavioral health treatment can be equally as important. Studies suggest that behavioral health providers can improve patient outcomes […]
While the nation’s fourth coronavirus stimulus package has been in the works since May, lawmakers have yet to agree on a final piece of legislation. Democrats are pushing for the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act), which would cost about $3 trillion. It would give Americans another stimulus check, provide hazard […]
Amid the COVID-19 emergency, all eyes have been on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and hospitals — and for good reason. SNFs have accounted for more than 40% of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths, while hospitals have grappled with bed and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages. As a result, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services […]
The National Council for Behavioral Health has launched a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Success Center, with the goal being to help more providers across the nation adopt the model. Based in Washington, D.C., the National Council is a behavioral health advocacy organization with more than 3,300 members across the country, most of […]
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