Today's Top 20 Stories
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10 incidents of violence at behavioral facilities in 2023
Workplace violence continued to be a serious concern for hospitals in 2023. -
15 behavioral health closures in 2023
Here are 15 shuttered behavioral health centers and units that Becker's reported on in 2023: -
Acute psychiatric hospital to open in California
A new inpatient psychiatric hospital is set to open soon in Indio, Calif., the Palm Springs Desert Sun reported Dec. 20.
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How the Providence mission turned into behavioral healthcare for its employees, health plan members
In 2019, Renton, Wash.-based Providence Health and Services launched a behavioral telehealth program aimed at addressing the growing demand for mental and behavioral healthcare from its more than 120,000 employees across eight states. -
121 new behavioral health centers, units in 2023
Here are 121 new behavioral health centers and units that Becker's reported on in 2023: -
The worst states for access to therapy
Mississippi is the worst state for access to psychotherapy, according to an analysis from Milliman. -
North Carolina secretary approves merger of 3 behavioral health MCOs
North Carolina Health Secretary Kody Kinsley has approved the merger of three behavioral health management care organizations in the state, the Winston-Salem Journal reported Dec. 19.
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States with the highest out-of-pocket therapy costs
The average out-of-pocket cost for 60 minutes of psychotherapy was $174 in 2021, according to an analysis from Milliman. -
Dayton Children's plans $12M behavioral health campus
Dayton (Ohio) Children's is planning a $12 million behavioral health campus in Miamisburg, Ohio. -
Ascension closes psychiatric observation unit at Kansas hospital
Ascension has closed the psychiatric observation unit at Via Christi St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, Kan. -
Joint Commission updates suicide as sentinel event policy
The Joint Commission is expanding its definition of suicide as a sentinel event.
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5 behavioral health reimbursement changes coming in 2024
More behavioral health providers will be eligible for Medicare payments in 2024, and many states will increase Medicaid reimbursements for behavioral providers. -
Virginia governor designates $500M for youth mental health
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has designated an additional $500 million to support the state's behavioral health transformation plan, which was launched one year ago. -
Why behavioral health providers are burnt out
Work-life balance is the leading factor behind burnout in behavioral health providers, according to a report released Dec. 8 by Wiley. -
Are populations getting the right amount of mental healthcare?
Mental healthcare providers don't feel like their patients are getting the right amount of care, according to "The Psychiatry Practitioner" whitepaper published by Wiley Dec. 8. -
68 new behavioral health leaders to know in 2023
Here are 68 behavioral health leadership appointments Becker's has reported on in 2023: -
Washington state includes $464M for mental health in 2024 budget
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced his proposed $70.9 billion budget for 2024, which includes $464 million for behavioral health. -
Mental health network Headway expands to all 50 states
Mental health provider network Headway has expanded to all 50 states and Washington, D.C.. -
Two-thirds of Americans unable to access mental health treatment: Study
Approximately two-thirds of Americans with a diagnosed mental health condition were unable to access treatment in 2021, despite having health insurance, according to a recent report from actuary firm Milliman. -
Addiction treatment services provider names executive director
Jackson, Miss.-based Defining Wellness Centers has appointed Heather Kent as its next executive director.
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