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Insights on launching and scaling insurance-contracted behavioral health programs.
March 12, 2026
Recovery Residence Software for Growth: Signs Your Current Tools Are Holding You Back
Is your recovery residence software limiting your growth? See how purpose-built bed management, compliance, and admissions tools outperform generic solutions for sober living operators.
March 12, 2026
California DHCS Required Training for SUD Facilities in 2026: What Staff Actually Need to Complete
Straight-to-the-point breakdown of California DHCS required staff training for SUD facilities — core topics, certifications, and how to document compliance for inspections.
March 12, 2026
Best States for Addiction Treatment M&A: Balancing Deal Flow with Business-Friendly Regulation
Where should you be acquiring in addiction treatment? A state-by-state lens on deal flow, regulation, and what actually drives behavioral health M&A returns.
March 12, 2026
SAMHSA Restructuring: What RFK Jr.’s Changes Mean for Addiction Treatment Grants, OTP Accreditation, and Behavioral Health Funding
SAMHSA is under intense budget and policy pressure. Here’s what that means for addiction treatment grants, OTP accreditation, and behavioral health funding in 2026.
March 12, 2026
Elevance Health Addiction Treatment Coverage: A Provider’s Guide to Getting Paid in 2026
Practical 2026 guide to Elevance Health addiction treatment coverage, from benefit verification and prior auth to concurrent reviews and billing tips for SUD treatment providers.
March 12, 2026
HCSC Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Necessity Criteria for Addiction Treatment: ASAM 4.0 and What It Means for Providers
HCSC BCBS updated medical necessity criteria to ASAM 4.0 for adult addiction treatment. Here’s what providers need to know about authorization, levels of care, and documentation.
March 12, 2026
Kaiser Permanente Medical Necessity Criteria for Addiction Treatment: A Practical Guide for Providers in 2026
Provider guide to Kaiser Permanente medical necessity criteria for addiction treatment, including ASAM-based reviews, prior authorization, detox, IOP, PHP, MAT, and out-of-network referrals.
March 12, 2026
Cigna Medical Necessity Criteria for Addiction Treatment: ASAM Guidelines for Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, and MAT
Cigna uses ASAM criteria for addiction treatment medical necessity. Here’s what providers need to know about Evernorth prior authorization, levels of care placement, and MAT coverage.
March 12, 2026
CPT Code 96127 in 2026: The Complete Billing Guide for Brief Emotional and Behavioral Assessments
CPT code 96127 billing guide for brief emotional and behavioral assessments. Learn how to bill PHQ-9, GAD-7, unit limits, payer rules, and compliance tips for behavioral health providers.