Access to Behavioral Health
The Health and Human Services Secretary July 29 announced that dozens of insurers, medical societies, healthcare providers and behavioral health experts have pledged to strengthen the nation’s behavioral health system by advancing best practices aimed at improving mental health and addiction…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services July 14 issued a proposed rule that would update physician fee schedule (PFS) payments for calendar year (CY) 2027.
For Joe Ferone, the journey from experiencing substance use disorder and homelessness to attaining recovery and stability has been long and difficult yet ultimately filled with hope.
In this conversation, leaders from Cottage Hospital and Sharon Hospital (part of Northwell Health) share how specialized geriatric behavioral health programs are helping older adults receive compassionate, comprehensive mental health care close to home.
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has partnered with GamFin, a national nonprofit focused on financial recovery from problem gambling, to offer free, confidential financial counseling to Laramie County residents harmed by problem gambling.
Bartlett Regional Hospital launched a behavioral health Mobile Crisis Program in conjunction with the hospital, psychiatric clinicians and paramedics who answer 911 and 988 calls related to suicidality, depression, substance use disorders and other mental health crises.
Vail Health leaders established a full continuum of behavioral health services, including a new inpatient behavioral health hospital.
The Department of Health and Human Services June 8 released a request for information on research, policy and strategies to improve addiction and mental illness prevention, treatment and recovery. HHS said it seeks to identify successful initiatives,…
The House Appropriations Committee June 4 released the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies.
The AHA joins the health care field “to elevate a conversation” about behavioral health.