CHICAGO, ILLINOIS —September 22, 2026 — Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) and Wayspring announced today a partnership to expand access to integrated care for more than 10,000 Medicaid members living with substance use disorder (SUD) and serious mental illness (SMI) across Illinois. Members will be able to receive care either in person at […]
The opioid settlement funds represent one of the largest public health investments in a generation. More than $50 billion is expected to flow to states and local communities over time, creating a critical opportunity to expand treatment, strengthen recovery, and prevent overdose deaths. But while funding will be distributed over many years, expectations for measurable […]
Wayspring has worked alongside its Clinical Advisory Board (CAB), a group of nationally recognized leaders in behavioral health, addiction medicine, psychiatry, research, and managed care, to strengthen its approach to supporting individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Established to provide independent clinical perspective, the CAB helps ensure Wayspring’s care model and network guidance reflect current […]
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