Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Meadows Behavioral Healthcare has appointed Aaron Wilson, MD, as chief medical officer. Dr. Wilson brings more than 15 years of clinical leadership experience to the role, according to an Aug. 28 news release. He is double board-certified in…
Author: Ella Ruder
As some behavioral health leaders focus on “whole-body” treatment — with an emphasis on behavioral health and physical health coordination — there remains fragmentation across the care continuum. A new patient triage model from Birmingham, Ala.-based Pathway Healthcare and Watershed…
Irving-based New York Medical Center plans to convert the former Lakeshore Hospital in the city into a behavioral health and substance use recovery center. The $42 million project will convert the 173,000-square-foot facility in two phases, beginning with inpatient units…
The DuPage County Health Department is set to open a new crisis recovery center the week of Sept. 1 in Wheaton, Ill., offering 24/7 mental health and substance use services, NBC Chicago reported Aug. 26. The nearly $26 million facility…
More than 25 years ago, substance use disorders were recognized under parity law, which stipulated they should be treated the same as other diseases. Leaders are now calling for a shift in recovery to emphasize proactivity and education amid growing…
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Lawmakers across the country are taking early action to regulate the use of AI in mental healthcare, reflecting a growing concern over the role of emerging technologies in sensitive clinical settings. From creating task forces to explore AI’s potential to…
A legislative audit found that nearly 70% of mental health providers listed in Utah insurance directories are not accepting new patients, according to an Aug. 25 CBS affiliate KMYU report. The audit, highlighted by Rep. Steve Eliason, found that 69%…
CVS Health’s MinuteClinic has expanded virtual mental health services in 49 states and Washington, D.C. Nearly 95% of MinuteClinic counseling visits now occur virtually, according to an Aug. 26 CVS Health news release. Licensed therapists provide care for conditions including…
Birmingham, Ala.-based Pathway Healthcare and New Orleans-based Watershed Health have launched a strategic partnership aimed at improving care coordination for patients transitioning from emergency or inpatient behavioral health settings. The initiative targets fragmented transitions from acute to outpatient behavioral healthcare…
As individuals make their way through outpatient care, measuring treatment success outcomes has proven difficult. Fragmented care throughout a patient’s behavioral health journey has become a key concern for clinicians, often leaving them unable to fully document treatment progress. With…