Today's Top 20 Stories
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Individuals recently released from prison in Oregon 10 times more likely to overdose, study says
Researchers have found that a person who has recently been released from prison is 10 times more at risk of a drug overdose in Oregon, the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment reported Feb. 21. -
HHS commits $25M to grow primary care, mental health services in schools
HHS will make available $25 million to expand primary healthcare and mental health services in schools through the Health Resources and Services Administration. -
Tulalip Tribes behavioral health facility in Washington gets green light
The Tulalip Tribes have been approved to build a 32-bed behavioral health facility in Stanwood, Wash., by the Snohomish County hearing examiner, according to a March 13 report from the Herald Net.
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New York commits $10M for 2 youth mental health networks
New York plans to allocate $10 million to two youth mental health networks across the state, NBC affiliate WGRZ reported March 13. -
Nebraska bill would increase mental health professionals' authority in emergency
A new bill in Nebraska would allow mental health professionals the ability to take an individual into emergency protective custody, ABC affiliate KETV reported March 9. -
Mental health professionals concerned with Oklahoma's patient info exchange law
Some therapists and counselors in Oklahoma are opposed to the state's new law that would require them to share certain patient information in a state database, ABC affiliate KOCO reported March 10. -
Mental health leads the way on healthcare's self-employment trend
Healthcare workers are increasingly opting for contract roles and self-employment, according to a recent study from LinkedIn.
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What's the mental health of our mental health providers?
Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. physicians have suicidal thoughts, while psychiatrists fare even worse, according to Medscape's ''Physician Burnout Report" published March 3. -
Most popular states for psychiatrists to practice
The highest percentage of the 56,919 actively practicing psychiatrists in the U.S. reside in California, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. -
Cohen Veterans Network opens 3rd California location
Cohen Veterans Network, a national nonprofit organization providing mental healthcare to service members, opened a treatment center in Torrance, Calif. -
10 least popular states for psychiatrists to practice
The lowest percentage of the 56,919 actively practicing psychiatrists in the U.S. reside in Wyoming, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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San Diego County installs naloxone vending machine
San Diego County has installed a naloxone vending machine at McAlister South Bay Regional Recovery Center in Chula Vista, Calif., to help prevent opioid overdose deaths, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported March 9. -
Summit BHC makes 4 leadership moves
Franklin, Tenn.-based Summit BHC has named a new chief marketing officer, chief human resources officer, vice president of development and chief information officer, Williamson Herald reported March 9. -
3.2 million patients caught in Cerebral data breach with social media companies
More than 3 million patients were affected in a data breach involving behavioral telehealth company Cerebral, according to the HHS' Office of Civil Rights. -
$77M+ in behavioral health investments and transactions: 9 updates in 9 days
Here are nine behavioral health investment and transaction updates Becker's has reported on since March 2. -
Gauge Capital invests in behavioral health electronic records company
Private equity firm Gauge Capital has engaged in a strategic investment with Streamline Healthcare Solutions, an electronic health records software developer primarily serving behavioral health providers. -
ReKlame Health joins Cigna network
Cigna has added behavioral healthcare company ReKlame Health to its network for patients in New York, New Jersey and Florida. -
Sen. John Fetterman still running his office while in inpatient depression treatment
Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, is continuing to perform the duties of his office while undergoing inpatient treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, The New York Times reported March. 9. -
D.C. physician gets 15 months prison for opioid distribution leading to patient death
Washington, D.C., anesthesiologist Robert Cao, MD, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service for charges including prescribing opioids to a patient who later died of an overdose, the Justice Department said March 8. -
Recovery Centers of America acquires youth substance abuse program
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Recovery Centers of America, a substance abuse treatment network, has acquired Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Adolescent and Young Adult Advocates, an outpatient substance abuse program.
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