Articles and Blogs

Behavioral Health

What’s in Store for the CCBHC Pilot Program? Congress Hastens to Fund Program that Expands Access to Behavioral Health and Addiction Services (Part 2)

[09/27/19]

Posted on September 27, 2019 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

In last week’s article, which can be found here, we provided an overview of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (“CCBHC”) pilot program and described the funding challenges that the program has experienced. We noted that the stakes are high and that Congress seems to recognize as much. So, what does the future hold... READ MORE

Tags: , , ,

What’s in Store for the CCBHC Pilot Program? Congress Hastens to Fund Program that Expands Access to Behavioral Health and Addiction Services

[09/20/19]

Posted on September 20, 2019 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

When it comes to behavioral health, which is hugely important in the current era of the opioid crisis and the renewed—and much needed—focus on expanded access to care, Hall Render knows the territory. For example, a few of our more recent behavioral health articles covered updated guidance issued by SAMHSA (those articles can be... READ MORE

Tags: , , , , ,

The 21st Century Cures Act: Title XIII Mental Health Parity – What You Need to Know

[04/05/17]

Posted on April 5, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

This is the sixth article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016. We will continue publishing a series of articles summarizing various components under the Cures Act. The articles in our series are located here.  This article highlights the provisions... READ MORE

Tags: ,

The 21st Century Cures Act: Providing Opportunities for Innovation and New Reimbursement Avenues in Mental Health Delivery Systems

[03/27/17]

Posted on March 27, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

This is the fifth article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016. We will continue publishing a series of articles summarizing various components under the Cures Act. The articles in our series are located here. This article highlights the opportunities... READ MORE

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Title X of the 21st Century Cures Act Strengthens Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder Care for Women, Children and Adolescents

[03/17/17]

Posted on March 17, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

This is the fourth article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016. Over the next few weeks, we will publish a series of articles summarizing various components under the Cures Act. The articles in our series are located here. This article... READ MORE

Tags: , ,

The 21st Century Cures Act Reforms to the Mental Health System: Part 3

[03/13/17]

Posted on March 13, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Title IX: Increasing Access to Care and Strengthening the Mental Health Workforce This is the third article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016. We will continue publishing a series of articles summarizing various components under the Cures Act. The... READ MORE

Tags: ,

The 21st Century Cures Act Reforms to the Mental Health System: Strengthening Leadership and Accountability

[03/10/17]

Posted on March 10, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

This is the second article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Cures Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016. Over the next few weeks, we will publish a series of articles summarizing various components under the Cures Act. The articles in our series are located here. Title VI... READ MORE

Tags: ,

The 21st Century Cures Act Reforms to the Mental Health System: Part 1

[02/16/17]

Posted on February 16, 2017 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

Title VIII: What Does It Mean for States This is the first article in a series on the 21st Century Cures Act (the “Act”), which was signed into law on December 13, 2016, and includes significant mental health reforms and funding to help combat mental health and substance abuse disorders, in addition to other... READ MORE

Tags: ,