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The National Labor Relations Board has issued a consolidated complaint against Rogers Memorial Hospital, which operates as Rogers Behavioral Health, alleging the behavioral health provider unlawfully fired six employees for union-related activities and interfered with workers’ labor rights. The Oct.…

Behavioral health needs continue to rise, yet many individuals face challenges finding the right care at the right time. Join Becker’s Healthcare and Cigna Healthcare for a discussion on innovative strategies to improve access, engagement, and outcomes through personalized provider…

Oct 22, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Presented by:

Presented by
Presenters:
  • Stuart L. Lustig, MD, MPH, National Medical Executive for Behavioral Health Strategy and Product Design, Cigna Healthcare
  • Lisa Kay, Clinical Quality Leader, Evernorth Health Services
  • Anil Sipahimalani, MD, LFAPA, Lead Behavioral Medical Director, Enhanced Clinical Model, Cigna Healthcare
  • Jason Youngblood, Senior Director – Cigna US Markets Behavioral Center of Excellence and Sales Operations, Cigna Healthcare

From a 292-bed state-funded psychiatric hospital in Texas to New Mexico’s only children’s emergency psychiatric unit, hospitals and health systems are expanding behavioral health access as demand continues to grow, representing more than $730 million in investment. Here are 58…

A class of synthetic opioids known as orphines, some of which are estimated to be roughly 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has been detected in the illicit drug supply across 22 states, with detections increasing sharply since late 2025,…

For most health plans, social risk lives inside care management, disconnected from strategy and the balance sheet. The result is avoidable utilization no one has quantified and spending no one has traced to a cause. As medical costs climb and…

Oct 29, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT

Presented by:

Presented by
Presenters:
  • April Richardson, MD, VP Clinical Services, BCBS South Carolina
  • Trenor Williams, MD, Chief Executive Officer, Socially Determined
  • James Beem, Senior Partner, Mathematica
  • David Wolf, SVP, Commercial Product, MedeAnalytics

The Drug Enforcement Administration is monitoring emerging threats from potent synthetic substances, including nitazenes and cychlorphine, that are being found mixed with fentanyl, according to the DEA’s “Emerging Drug Trends” guidance. Here are five things to know: 1. Law enforcement…

As the push to integrate behavioral health into primary and specialty care gains momentum, a number of health systems are appointing new leaders to oversee this transformation. These executives are tasked with aligning behavioral health strategies across clinical settings, building…

Birmingham, Ala.-based Bradford Health Services has named Jason Langley president, a newly established position within the organization. Mr. Langley will lead the company’s financial operations, revenue cycle management and information technology functions, working alongside CFO Jason Indestad, according to an…

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