Aug 10, 2021 | Behavioral, Inpatient Psych, Medicare
Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (IPF): CMS's FY2022 final rule for the IPF payment system is projected to increase IPF payments by +2.1% or $80M in 2022. Click to read more.
Jun 22, 2021 | Behavioral, COVID-19
CDC survey data tracking mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic finds that the percentage of US adults with recent symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder are substantially higher during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unmet mental health needs are greatest among adults aged 18-29 years. Click to read more.
May 27, 2021 | Behavioral
Recent developments in psychology and psychiatry include mixed Medicare FFS spending trends and mostly positive FFS reimbursement trends resulting from E&M reform. Click to read more.
May 25, 2021 | Behavioral, Substance Abuse
In April 2021, the Biden Administration released two guidelines for mental health services: lifting the training requirement to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid-use disorder treatment and detailing new documentation requirements for health plans offering mental health and substance abuse benefits. Click to read more.
Mar 16, 2021 | Autism, Behavioral, Commercial Insurance, Dental, Medicaid, Payers
A low supply of pediatric dentists is creating challenges for state policy leaders and dental insurers who are trying to increase early intervention of oral health. In a continued effort to expand data analytics capabilities, BRG recently gained access to Medicaid claim and encounter data for all 50 states and Washington DC, which includes information on dental cleanings and other services. Click to read more.
Feb 23, 2021 | Behavioral, Eating Disorders
In recognition of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (February 22-28, 2021), BRG analyzed commercial eating disorder treatment utilization data across the US. Our research found that gaps in access to treatment remain an issue in many areas. The opportunity to expand access to ED treatment is substantial, especially as the health system continues to adapt to federal mental health parity regulations and awareness of the condition grows. Click to read more.
