[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: Behavioral Health, CCBHC, Empowering Beneficiaries Ensuring Access and Strengthening Accountability Act of 2019, HR 3253
[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: Behavioral Health, CCBHC, Certified Community Behavioral Health Center, Excellence in Mental Health Act of 2014, opioid crisis, SAMHSA
[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: 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health
[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: 21st Century Cures Act, 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health, Electronic Visit Verification, EPSDT, EVV, Home Health Services, IMD, Institutions for Mental Disease, mental health, Personal Care Services, Section 1115 Waivers, Substance Use Disorders
[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: 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health, Title X
[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: 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health
[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: 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health
[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: 21st Century Cures Act Series, Behavioral Health