Today, we’ll look at how Indiana, New Jersey, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Louisiana and Virginia will handle this transition and what behavioral healthcare executives can expect to see in the addiction treatment facilities in these states.
Given what we know about BCBSNC’s poor track record with behavioral health parity, we can assume that their average length of stay per level of care for addiction treatment is below industry standard and likely below the national averages, as well.
While North Carolina has some drawbacks as a home for your certified addiction treatment center, including CON laws that limit the number of providers allowed to open in the state, it also has a real need for providers, especially in more rural areas.