Although the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Act became law in 2008, behavioral health providers have been voicing concerns over enforcement. From improper use of prior authorizations to inadequate documentation, health insurers have been fined for violating parity laws. Here…
Author: Ella Ruder
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health and Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Behavioral Health opened a new inpatient behavioral health hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, through a joint venture announced in 2023. The new Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital spans nearly 62,000 square feet and includes 72…
Chicago-based Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital is expanding its inpatient psychiatric unit with four beds uniquely designed for youth with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The purpose-built unit features soft flooring, padded surfaces, sound-dampening materials, a sensory…
Nurses at Cleveland-based MetroHealth’s Behavioral Health Hospital raised safety concerns during a Dec. 9 Cuyahoga County Council public hearing, citing dangerous working conditions and inadequate staffing, Ideastream Public Media reported Dec. 10. MetroHealth behavioral health nurses voted to unionize in…
The University of California San Diego has received a $10 million lead grant from Price Philanthropies to support construction and the first four years of operations at its new East Campus Behavioral Health Hub, slated to open in 2028. The…
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Providence, R.I.-based Butler Hospital has opened a walk-in behavioral health clinic offering same-day care for patients of all ages, WPRI reported Dec. 10. The new Express Care clinic provides immediate access to licensed clinicians for concerns such as anxiety, depression,…
The American Psychological Association’s latest Practitioner Pulse Survey, released in December, sheds light on how psychologists are using AI in clinical and administrative settings — and the ethical and operational challenges that come with it. The survey, based on responses…
Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate would establish a permanent funding structure under Medicare for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, introduced by John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Catherine…
A fifth-grade student opens their pencil box, slips a piece of paper into a pocket and goes to the bathroom. After feeling the urge to self-harm, the student unfolds the paper to reveal an illustrated flower with positive affirmation petals…
Boston Children’s Hospital has received a $100 million donation from Rob and Karen Hale — the largest in the hospital’s history — to support a new $650 million pediatric psychiatric hospital. The gift will fund the creation of an integrated care…