After years of being neglected, behavioral health issues are finally getting some attention in Washington, D.C. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has opened new up reimbursement opportunities for behavioral health services; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) continues to roll out additional grants; and a growing number of state […]
Behavioral health clinics across the country are now able to apply for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) expansion grants. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the funding opportunity Friday, putting $200 million worth of grants up for grabs and expanding the reach of CCBHCs. The purpose is to “increase access […]
Medical advances are helping Americans live longer than ever before. While some might equate that with better health, new research suggests that’s not always the case, especially when it comes to behavioral health. In fact, the mental health of older Americans is declining, according to a new study published in JAMA’s Network Open, putting more […]
Presidential candidates tackled addiction decriminalization, suicide prevention and other behavioral health issues Monday night at the Unite for Mental Health New Hampshire Town Hall hosted at Saint Anselm College in Manchester. Candidates Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), Joe Walsh (R-Ill.), former Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick (D) and former Mass. Gov. Bill Weld (R) shared their plans to […]
Despite the push by federal courts to block Medicaid work requirements nationwide, states continue to pursue restrictions that would tie health coverage to employment for certain beneficiaries. In fact, on Thursday, South Carolina became the 11th state to have such requirements approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) — much to the […]
It’s official: The national suicide prevention hotline number is going to be shortened to three digits. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to change the phone number Thursday. Currently, the number is 10 digits, but the goal is to make the suicide and mental health hotline as easy to reach and as identifiable as 911. […]
As 2020 approaches, behavioral health providers are staring down the barrel of financial and regulatory uncertainty. While they may not know exactly what to expect, policy experts at the National Council for Behavioral Health are optimistic about the behavioral health landscape in the year ahead. “[A government shutdown] seems extremely unlikely this year,” Rebecca Farley […]
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Demonstration Program is one step closer to being extended and expanded. On Friday, the Senate Finance Committee announced it has reached an agreement to extend the CCBHC program by two years and add an additional 11 states to the program. However, the plan is not yet set in […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving forward with plans to update the national suicide prevention lifeline number. The goal is to eventually create a shorter number that’s as easy and as identifiable as 911. The FCC is expected to take the first step in the process during an upcoming meeting on Dec. 12, when […]
The stigma surrounding mental health and addiction assistance isn’t what it once was when it comes to people seeking treatment. Nonetheless, obstacles remain for many who need help — and the behavioral health providers who want to assist them. One such obstacle is the continued shortage of qualified and licensed professionals in the field, which […]
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