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FY 2026 Proposed Hospice Rule: Key Updates and Impacts from SimiTree Webinar.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Hospice Rule. In a recent webinar hosted by SimiTree, experts Michael Simione, VP...

The Collaborative Care Model: A Smarter Way to Integrate.In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are more common than ever. Yet for many, the first (and sometimes...

IBH Models: Exploring the Primary Care Behavioral Health Model.The Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) model is a transformative approach to integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings. This model aims to enhance the...

CMS Releases Proposed 2026 Hospice Rule: What It Means for Hospice Billing, Compliance & Care .The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed 2026 hospice rule on Friday, April 11, 2025, outlining payment increases, updated hospice quality...

Telehealth in Behavioral Health: Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Access.In recent years, telehealth has emerged as a crucial service delivery mechanism, particularly within the behavioral health sector. Behavioral health providers have embraced this...

Integrated Behavioral Health: A Holistic Approach to Wellness.In today’s fast-paced world, healthcare is evolving to address not just physical health but also mental and emotional health. Integrated behavioral health (IBH) is an emerging...

Understanding the Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage: Causes, Impact, and Data.The behavioral health sector is facing a critical workforce crisis. Demand for mental health and substance use disorder services continues to surge, while the workforce needed to...

Common Palliative Care Coding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.How much revenue is your palliative care program losing due to preventable coding errors? As palliative care services expand across the country, organizations face a critical...