Today's Top 20 Stories
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CMS proposes behavioral healthcare expansion under Medicare
CMS's new proposed rule seeks to expand behavioral healthcare under Medicare by creating an intensive outpatient program for psychiatric services. -
Gambling addiction services added to Michigan mental health and substance use center
Lakeview Behavioral Health, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based mental health and substance use treatment center, will begin treating patients with gambling addictions, according to a July 13 report from an ABC affiliate WDIO. -
Pennsylvania behavioral health hospital to reopen
Kingston, Pa.-based Commonwealth Health First Hospital will reopen under new ownership as Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health Hospital, according to an ABC affiliate WNEP.
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$207M in grants, funding for behavioral health projects in 3 weeks
Here are eight behavioral health grant, gift and funding stories Becker's has covered since June 27: -
Children's Specialized Hospital launches program to address developmental-behavioral pediatrician shortage
New Brunswick, N.J.-based Children's Specialized Hospital has launched a program focused on addressing the national shortage of developmental-behavioral physicians. -
Palm Point Behavioral Health launches substance use detox program
Florida-based Palm Point Behavioral Health has opened a substance use detox program at its Titusville location, according to a July 14 report from Florida Today. -
18-bed psychiatric unit to open in Northern Michigan
The Pulte Family Foundation Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at McLaren Health Care in Cheboygan, Mich., is set to open when staffing is complete, Bridge Michigan reported July 13.
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Florida healthcare district to study how to meet residents' behavioral health needs
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County (Fla.) partnered with Initium Health, a healthcare consulting firm, to conduct a study focused on what steps the county should take to meet needs such as improved access to crisis care and recovery services, according to a July 12 report from Boca News Now. -
‘Luxury’ substance use treatment center opens on California coast
Discovery Behavioral Health, a treatment center network specializing in substance use and eating disorders based in Irvine, Calif., opened a new residential facility, Horizon Hills, in Malibu, Calif. -
MUSC, Blackbaud partner to launch digital behavioral health education program in schools
The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston has partnered with computer software company Blackbaud to develop a digital education program for K-12 students focused on preventive behavioral health, according to a July 10 report from ABC affiliate WCIV. -
Pennsylvania university opens mental health center for student-athletes
Widener University in Chester, Pa., has opened a room dedicated to mental health within its athletics facility, according to a July 13 report from Inside Higher Ed.
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New Horizons Behavioral Health expands collaboration with Georgia county
New Horizons Behavioral Health Program has expanded its partnership with Harris County in Georgia to increase its behavioral health services for residents, according to a July 13 report from ABC affiliate WTVM. -
New Hampshire hospitals, state settle suit over ER boarding for mental health patients
The New Hampshire Hospital Association and the state have announced an agreement to end a lawsuit concerning the matter of keeping patients who are experiencing mental health crises in emergency rooms, according to a July 12 report from ABC affiliate WMUR. -
States with the highest percentages of children receiving mental health treatment
Here are the states and the District of Columbia ranked by the percentage of children who have received any treatment or counseling from a mental health professional, according to data from KFF: -
Brandon Act grants Navy sailors more accessible mental health referrals
The Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro approved new policies that provide sailors with a more confidential process when accessing mental health services, according to a July 11 report from USNI News. -
Illinois behavioral health urgent care increases staff and hours as demand gains momentum
McClean (Ill.) County's Behavioral Health Urgent Care center in Bloomington is increasing hours of operation and staff members to account for the heighted demand of care since its opening in January, according to a July 11 report from NPR affiliate WGLT. -
Washington nonprofits merge to launch infant mental health center
Childhaven and the Washington Association for Infant Mental Health have merged to launch a center for workforce development in infant and early childhood mental health. -
24/7 behavioral health clinic opens in Michigan
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (Mich.) has opened its new behavioral health urgent care and access center. -
Kansas mental health center names behavioral justice director
Crawford County Mental Health Center in Pittsburg, Kan., appointed Jeffrey Burch, PsyD, its next director of behavioral justice services. -
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center receives $25M gift
The Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas, has received a $25 million gift from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation, The Odessa American reported July 11.
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