This is an exclusive BHB+ story Social work and some counseling degrees may no longer be classified as “professional” programs under a proposed change by the Department of Education, which would limit loan amounts and access for graduate students pursuing these fields. Loan amounts would be reduced to $20,500 per year and capped at $100,000 […]
This is an exclusive BHB+ story Episodic treatment often defines the way substance use disorder (SUD) care is managed. Patients get care at the time they most need it, then leave a treatment center or stop services. But when they leave addiction treatment, they’re not cured. In many ways, they’re in “remission” from their disease, […]
Taking incremental steps is critical for providers looking to transition into value-based care models for substance use disorder (SUD) services. Overall, SUD treatment is seeing a growing shift toward value-based payment models. This dynamic has the potential to improve patient outcomes, close care gaps and encourage integrated care coordination. However, providers looking to shift to […]
Measurement-based care has been hailed by payers and providers as essential to promoting evidence-based, individualized treatment. Substance use disorder (SUD) providers hoping to craft new reimbursement arrangements or improve patient outcomes must establish robust internal measurement systems. Collecting patient data alone does not drive change, however. Providers must also leverage their findings to adjust treatment […]
Recovery Centers of America has reworked its leadership structure to better align with its regional needs. The King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based addiction treatment facility operator named John Fisher as its new regional vice president for the West region, while Ross Friedman will oversee the East region, according to a news release. Friedman already held the […]
The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry is evolving. Evidence is mounting demonstrating the importance of offering evidence-based treatment modalities, complete continuums of care and hybrid service offerings. Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is looking to adapt to these changes by prioritizing the integration of its service lines to improve patient outcomes, drive financial performance […]
Want to read more content like this? Subscribe to Addiction Treatment Business today! Fee-for-service reimbursement models have contributed to a fragmented behavioral health industry. Substance use disorder (SUD) providers are set to evolve current reimbursement models to alternative payment systems in 2024. Alternative payment models, which include risk-bearing, bundled payments and shared savings, offer a brighter […]
Election years can be a tumultuous time for behavioral health providers, with policy priorities set to change with the potential transition of power. The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry can not only expect to be exempt from this turmoil but also enjoy more robust support from federal and state governments this year. Election cycles […]
When it comes to creating new behavioral health facilities, buying used may be a better bet than building new. Adaptive reuse conversions involve transforming buildings previously used for another purpose into behavioral health facilities. An increasing portion of the facilities adapted to behavioral health uses are skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or assisted living facilities. If […]
Recovery Centers of America has named former-Sevita executive Brett Cohen its next CEO. Former-CEO Brian O’Neill, who founded the company in 2014, will transition to a board member role. Before joining Recovery Centers of America, Cohen served as the chief operating officer of the intellectual and developmental disabilities services organization Sevita, which employs over 40,000 […]
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