Author: Rylee Wilson

New legislation would allow states to allocate some federal funding on early intervention and prevention services for youth mental healthcare. 

A dip in referrals is becoming "less and less of a challenge" for Acadia Healthcare, CEO Chris Hunter said. 

The American Board of Medical Specialties will recognize emergency behavioral health as a focused practice designation. 

Acadia Healthcare reported $32.6 million in net income in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from $57.7 million in the same time period last year. 

Louisiana's Acadiana region is without a large behavioral health facility — Ochsner Lafayette (La.) General and Oceans Healthcare are working to change that. 

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based LifeStance Health has named Dave Bourdon as CEO. 

Milwaukee-based Wellpoint Care Network is "ready to bust at the seams" to expand its reach, according to new president and CEO Reggie Newson. 

New York state will introduce new regulations requiring insurers to meet wait-time standards for behavioral health appointments. 

More than 180 employees will lose their jobs when Grand Junction, Colo.-based West Springs Hospital closes, according to a layoff notice filed Feb. 24. 

 The first behavioral health teaching hospital in Florida will open in March.