Access to Behavioral Health

The AHA and other hospital and health care organizations Friday urged the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to rehear Wit v. United Behavioral Health, a case that former congressman and mental health advocate Patrick Kennedy has described as the “Brown v.
The AHA urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a 9th Circuit decision that impliedly stripped federal district courts of jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to the Federal Trade Commission’s structure, procedures and existence.
The phone, text and chat line begins July 16 and seeks caring people to serve as crisis counselors.
The AHA and other hospital and health care organizations urge the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to rehear Wit v. United Behavioral Health.
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee yesterday voted unanimously to advance the bills to the full committee.
AHA letter to Representatives Eshoo and Fitzpatrick, the AHA expressing support their legislation, H.R.7236, Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of 2022.
On behalf of nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, clinical partners, and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups, the American Hospital Association (AHA) writes Senate leaders regarding funding for health care…
On behalf of nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations, clinical partners, and the 43,000 health care leaders who belong to our professional membership groups, the American Hospital Association (AHA) writes House leaders regarding funding for health care…
1 in 5 children experience a mental illness. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health challenges and suicide risk among children. In this Members in Action podcast featuring maternal and child health efforts, Aisha Syeda, senior program manager at the AHA is joined by Chanda…
Five years ago, Shodair Children's Hospital embarked on a project to build a state-of-the-art psychiatric hospital. Designed by providers, patients and families who worked with leadership, architects, and designers, it will provide patients with individual rooms and restrooms; adaptable flexible…