Washington Fines Regence $550K for Mental Health Parity Violations
Washington fines Regence BlueShield $550,000 for failing to comply with state and federal mental health parity laws, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges.
San Francisco Giants Lead MLB in Expanding Mental Health Support for Players
The San Francisco Giants are enhancing mental health resources for players, highlighting growing mental wellness trends in professional sports and implications for sports insurance coverage.
New Hampshire Law Accelerates Mental Health Provider Credentialing Timelines
New Hampshire's House Bill 507 shortens mental health provider credentialing to 30 days for private insurers, aiming to reduce care delays. Challenges in enforcement and insurer compliance remain.
Medicaid Cuts in Budget Bill Threaten Coverage for Chronic Pain Patients
New budget bill cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, introducing work requirements and reducing coverage for chronic pain patients. States face complex implementation challenges impacting healthcare access and insurance markets.
Key US Healthcare and Education Policy Updates Impacting Kansas in 2025
Overview of significant 2025 US federal policy changes affecting Medicaid, prior authorization reforms, vaccine recommendations, mental health crisis support, and education funding in Kansas.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Behavioral Health Access in Vulnerable U.S. Regions
House Republicans' Medicaid cuts jeopardize behavioral health access for millions, impacting vulnerable and rural communities with high mental illness and opioid overdose rates.
Insurance Ghost Networks Delay Access to In-Network Care and Raise Costs
Insurance ghost networks with outdated provider directories delay patient access to care and increase costs. Legal actions and AI solutions highlight challenges in maintaining accurate in-network provider listings.
North Carolina House Approves Health and Medicaid Budget with Service Cuts and Subsidy Increases
North Carolina’s House budget plan for fiscal years 2026-2027 includes Medicaid funding changes, child care subsidy increases, mental health service cuts, and controversy over funding for the UNC-Duke children’s hospital. Key stakeholders weigh in on implications.
Maryland Faces Growing Psychiatric Bed Shortage Amid Legal Compliance Challenges
Maryland's Department of Health struggles with psychiatric bed shortages, leading to legal challenges and increased judicial fines amid mounting patient backlogs.
Regulatory Inspection Update: Holly Hill Mental Health Hospital Compliance with Medicare Standards
Holly Hill mental health hospital in North Carolina addresses CMS and NCDHHS compliance issues to maintain Medicare program eligibility. Follow-up inspection results pending.