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Antipsychotic drug injections reduced rehospitalizations by 75%: Study
Piscataway, N.J.-based Rutgers University Health researchers found long-acting injectable medications of schizophrenia decrease rehospitalizations by 75%. -
Mental health, substance use treatment facilities by ownership model
Although both mental health and substance use treatment facilities are predominantly nonprofit organizations, the number of for-profit organizations is higher among substance use treatment centers, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF. -
Insurance participation in mental health, addiction treatment facilities
Insurance participation varies across mental health and substance use disorder facilities, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF.
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American Psychiatric Association names new CEO
Marketa Wills, MD, has been named the next CEO and medical director of the American Psychiatric Association. -
Behavioral health inpatient unit closes in Minnesota
Lake Region Healthcare is closing its Bridgeway Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Fergus Falls, Minn. -
Atrium's virtual behavioral health offerings
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health uses more than 30 virtual care programs to provide access to care to its patients, including those in need of behavioral health services. -
Behavioral health center opens in Ohio
A new behavioral health center has opened in Belpre, Ohio, The Marietta Times reported Feb. 2.
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States ranked by substance use treatment beds by population
Kentucky is the state with the most substance use treatment beds per 100,000 people, according to recent data published Feb. 2 by KFF. -
HHS to allow virtual buprenorphine prescriptions
HHS will make permanent the flexibility for prescribing buprenorphine through telehealth implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Psychologist pleads guilty to $1.6M Medicaid fraud
A Connecticut psychologist pleaded guilty to $1.6 million in Medicaid fraud. -
Nationwide mental health funding bill up for reauthorization
Lawmakers are looking to reauthorize a bill that would offer behavioral health services to healthcare workers.
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New Mexico crisis center closes
The Doña Ana County Triage Crisis Center in Las Cruces, N.M., has closed, CBS affiliate KOB reported Jan. 31. -
8 states to participate in behavioral health policy lab
Eight states have been selected to participate in a children's behavioral health state policy lab in Baltimore between Feb. 7 and 9, The Daily Record reported Jan. 31. -
Optum shutters eating disorder clinics
Several Optum-owned eating disorder clinics are set to close. -
States with the highest ratio of state psychiatric beds by population
Delaware is the state with the highest ratio of state psychiatric beds by population, according to data from the Treatment Advocacy Center. -
9 behavioral health leadership moves in January
From new CEOs to medical directors, here are nine behavioral health leadership moves that Becker's has covered in January: -
Dickinson Center names new medical director
Mary Anne Albaugh, MD, has been appointed medical director of Dickinson Center in Ridgway, Pa., an affiliate of Journey Health System, the Courier Express reported Jan. 31. -
Talkiatry launches geriatric psychiatry program
Behavioral health provider Talkiatry has launched a telepsychiatry program for adults 65 and older. -
California county looks to open sobering center
City councils in Butte County, Calif., are discussing whether to contribute funds for a sobering center in the county, according to a Jan. 29 report from Action News Now. -
9 behavioral health facility openings in 2 weeks
From new behavioral health crisis units to full facilities, here are nine new behavioral health projects that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 16:
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