Laurel Ridge Treatment Center Layoffs Amid CMS Funding Cut

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center faces significant layoffs due to the termination of its federal funding after safety compliance failures.
UHS’s Strategic Move: Acquiring Talkspace for Growth

UHS’s $835 million acquisition of Talkspace marks a strategic step to enhance outpatient behavioral health services and continuity of care.
Rising Social Media Addiction: Are Reimbursement Pathways Next?

A recent lawsuit against tech giants has raised awareness about social media addiction, pushing for its formal recognition and the establishment of reimbursement pathways.
Psychedelics in Mental Health: Promise and Challenges Ahead

As the federal government accelerates psychedelic research for mental health, experts caution about the need for rigorous science behind the growing interest.
Transforming Behavioral Health with Ambient AI

Explore key insights from the Becker’s 2026 Behavioral Health Summit about the transformative impact of ambient AI tailored for clinicians.
Bipartisan Effort to Expand Mental Health Access

A new bill aims to permanently authorize Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics to improve mental health care access.
CareSource Cuts Medicaid Reimbursements: Impacts on Ohio Providers

CareSource’s decision to cut Medicaid reimbursements and retroactively recoup payments poses serious repercussions for Ohio’s behavioral health landscape.
UCLA Health’s Innovative Wearables for Autism Detection

UCLA Health researchers are testing wearable technology to monitor infant movement for early autism detection.
Navigating Psychedelics: Innovation and Safety in Mental Health

As psychedelics gain attention as potential mental health treatments, healthcare leaders express concerns about safety and ethical implications.
Sabra Health Care REIT and Landmark Recovery End Partnership

The separation follows years of partnership, driven by disputes over missed payments and obligations related to Landmark Recovery’s bankruptcy.