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How ‘generally accepted standards of care’ create fairer systems for accessing behavioral health treatment
Some states require insurance companies to use “generally accepted standards of care” — evidence-based criteria that are created and endorsed by behavioral health experts and associations.
February 2, 2026
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Understanding integrated behavioral health care and the Collaborative Care Model
Integrating behavioral health services into primary care settings not only expands treatment capacity in the mental health workforce but also provides an entry point for people who might otherwise struggle to access care.
October 3, 2024
Understanding the competency evaluation and restoration process for Oklahoma criminal defendants
Competency evaluation and restoration services are critical to ensuring a person’s due process rights are protected. As Oklahoma and other states face lawsuits over lengthy waitlists for competency restoration services, it’s important to understand how these processes work in Oklahoma.
August 28, 2024
Community mental health and the CCBHC model in Oklahoma
As the first state to fully transition to the CCBHC model, Oklahoma has been at the forefront of embracing change to better deliver community mental health care to its residents.
December 12, 2023
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