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As the demand for behavioral health services continues to rise nationwide, communities are investing in new facilities designed to provide care, safety, and dignity for those seeking support. However, constructing behavioral health spaces presents distinct challenges that extend far beyond traditional building projects. Every detail, from the materials used to the site’s security design, can impact safety, recovery, and accessibility. Successfully developing these environment

The landscape of behavioral healthcare reimbursement is constantly scrutinized, and a recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) shines a spotlight on potential vulnerabilities within Medicare's bundled payment system for Opioid-Use-Disorder (OUD) treatment. This information is critical for every Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and recovery residence that accepts federal funding, highlighting the intricate relationship between compliance, payment methodology, and

Minnesota has recently enacted an anti‑kickback law that took effect on August 1, 2025 , impacting access to sober housing for people in recovery. The law prohibits service providers from offering financial incentives to clients or referral sources. As a result, thousands of residents who previously relied on subsidized sober housing must now cover rent themselves or seek alternative accommodations. The Role of Sober Housing Sober housing provides a structured, communal envir

COLUMBUS, Ohio  — The State of Ohio has announced a major update to its behavioral health system. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS)  will now be known as the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) —a change that represents a forward step in reducing stigma and promoting whole-person care. The update was established through Am. Sub. House Bill 96 , part of Ohio’s operating budget for fiscal years 2026–2027, and signed by Governor Mike D

For many behavioral health providers, zoning is treated as a box to check at the end of the process—something to be dealt with only after finding the “perfect” site or designing a new program. But that approach often leads to frustration, costly delays, and even abandoned projects. The reality is that zoning should be part of your growth strategy from the very beginning. When providers build zoning considerations into their strategic planning, they make smarter choices about

For many behavioral health providers, zoning feels like nothing more than an obstacle—an exhausting set of rules, hearings, and restrictions that slow down or even block expansion. It’s easy to see zoning as the barrier between your organization and the patients you’re trying to serve. But with the right legal strategy, zoning doesn’t have to be a roadblock. In fact, it can become an opportunity. Across the country, cities are beginning to rethink how land use can improve pub

When a city denies your license application, drags out the permitting process, or imposes impossible conditions for opening a treatment...

Florida continues to face staggering rates of overdose deaths and a rising demand for treatment beds. Families, communities, and...

Behavioral health providers and patients scored an important win in federal court this month. A New York magistrate judge has given...

Baltimore City is considering a significant change in its zoning code aimed at improving access to health care clinics, including...

A new NIH-funded study has shown compelling evidence that giving people medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) while incarcerated...

What Happened Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (CPS), a behavioral medicine provider headquartered in Walnut Creek, California (doing...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced a controversial proposal to change state law to allow involuntary treatment for people...

Recent findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)  provide compelling evidence that quitting smoking isn't just an individual...

August 2025  brought major news in the behavioral healthcare world: Praesum Healthcare Services, LLC , a Lake Worth, FL–based operator of...

A recent New York Times Magazine  feature posed a pressing question: A highly effective treatment for opioid addiction exists—so why...

A recent audit from the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)  found that Florida did not fully meet federal reporting and oversight...

The intersection of land use law and behavioral health care is once again in the spotlight. On August 22, 2025, North Atlanta Recovery...

In the complex world of behavioral healthcare, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement but a critical component of delivering...

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its first detailed interpretation of the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA) —and...