I landed in Denver last week with a pretty clear picture of where the behavioral health field stood. H.R.1 signed into law. The federal fraud crackdown in full swing. Medicaid under more scrutiny than it’s been in a generation. The organizations I talk to every week are navigating real fear—about funding, about audits, about what […]
Where We Stand with H.R.1 After Q1 2026 The news cycle of H.R.1—also known as the OBBBA—is soooo last summer at this point. But the ripple effects? Very much 2026’s reality. As the earliest provisions begin to take shape, we’re keeping a close eye on what’s actually changing—so you can stay prepared for the potential […]
The US Department of Health and Human Services recently released seven years of Medicaid spending data. For healthcare leaders paying close attention, one thing is clear: What you optimize for directly impacts clinician sustainability. Most digital workflows—whether in behavioral health, SUD treatment, or care at home—are built around what happens after the visit. Notes finalized. […]
Let’s be honest: The newscycle these days feels like a constant reel of sad, bad, and often, downright chaos. The headlines swirling in behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment are no exception. Since H.R.1 was signed into law on July 4, 2025, the commentary has ranged from urgent to alarmist. Policy breakdowns. Think […]
H.R.1—also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—debuted back in July, and as we head into peak cookie-baking season, it feels like ages ago. But while plenty has happened since the law passed, we’re still waiting on some key ingredients from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that haven’t been fully […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—also known as H.R.1—and its sweeping budget cuts have quickly become the biggest news in healthcare since the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and for good reason. With mounting funding uncertainty and millions of Americans expected to lose coverage, the entire healthcare system is bracing for impact. In a recent […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is here—and with $911 billion in Medicaid cuts looming, you might think the name sounds more ironic than reassuring. With rough waters and uncertainty ahead, behavioral health leaders must focus on steadying the ship, adapting, and seizing new opportunities. In a recent episode of the No Notes podcast, […]
The new OBBBA AI scanner uses Eleos’ ambient AI technology to alert providers of patient eligibility changes, preserving revenue and ensuring care continuity amid sweeping Medicaid policy changes Boston, MA — August 20, 2025 — Eleos, the leading AI platform in post-acute care, today announced the launch of the OBBBA (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) […]
Important Note: This episode was recorded, and this recap written, during the Reconciliation Process. Congress passed H.R.1 and the President signed it into law on July 4th. You can read The National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s official statement here. As Congress debates the 2026 federal budget, every industry is bracing for impact. But in behavioral […]
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