Wisconsin Unveils Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan

The Wisconsin Interagency Council on Mental Health has released a comprehensive action plan focusing on telehealth, crisis support, and community integration.
Staffing the Collaborative Care Model: Roles, Credentials, and Hiring for CMS Compliance

The United States is facing a severe behavioral health crisis that the Collaborative Care Model can help address through integrated care strategies.
Wellstar Health System’s 40% Drop in Physician Distress

Wellstar Health System has seen a significant reduction in physician distress by implementing a precision well-being framework that addresses systemic stressors.
Good Samaritan Hospital Faces $10M Verdict Over Psychiatric Care

A jury ruled against Good Samaritan Hospital in a landmark malpractice case concerning psychiatric patient care.
HHS Launches Initiative to Curb Psychiatric Overprescribing

HHS has launched an action plan aimed at curbing psychiatric overprescribing, particularly among children. This initiative emphasizes nonmedication treatments and better training for prescribers.
Tewksbury Hospital Revises Security Tool Policy

After violence incidents raised safety concerns, Tewksbury Hospital partially reversed its ban on security tools.
New Autism Therapy Regulations in North Carolina

North Carolina’s recent autism therapy regulations impose significant challenges for Medicaid providers, including restrictions on out-of-state service providers.
Challenges in Adopting Collaborative Care Codes

Eight years post-introduction, psychiatric collaborative care codes are still underutilized, facing significant operational and billing challenges.
Automating Eligibility Workflows in Behavioral Health

Headspace successfully automates complex eligibility workflows, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and the member experience.
UMass Memorial Health to Lay Off 78 Employees Amid Challenges

UMass Memorial Health-Community Healthlink will lay off 78 employees due to financial and operational challenges.