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…
Author: Ella Ruder
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…
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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…
From AI transcription tools to the incorporation of AI assistants, healthcare is racing to adopt the fast-growing technology. Behavioral health leaders have raised concerns over AI integration into mental health services, especially when there is no clear governance, but innovation…
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending annual screening for mental, emotional and behavioral health conditions in children. The report outlines guidance for pediatricians to begin screening within the first month after birth by identifying postpartum depression in caregivers, and…
A new tool developed by the American Medical Association, The Kennedy Forum and Third Horizon is shedding light on longstanding disparities in access and payment for mental health and substance use disorder, according to an Aug. 20 AMA report. Here…
Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health and Summa Health Medical Group are no longer in-network with UnitedHealthcare affiliate Optum/United Behavioral Health as of Aug. 1. The contract expired July 31 after months of negotiation failed to yield a new agreement, according to…