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Colorado county approves 3 behavioral health contracts
Mesa County, Colo., has approved three contracts to support behavioral health projects across the county, The Daily Sentinel reported Nov. 22. -
California county to open behavioral health and recovery facility
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is looking to open a new facility in Kern County, Calif., ABC affiliate KERO reported Nov. 22. -
8 recent behavioral health billing fraud cases
Here are eight recent cases of billing fraud and alleged billing fraud involving behavioral health providers Becker's has reported since Sept. 12: -
Employers add more mental health benefits
Most employers are taking some form of action to improve mental health benefits for employers, though fewer are adding benefits for substance use disorder, according to Mercer's "Health and Benefit Strategies for 2024" report. -
Why WellSpan's biggest behavioral win is in the ED
Despite the financial headwinds facing many hospitals, York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is charging ahead with new behavioral health initiatives and partnerships. -
8 new behavioral health projects in 10 days
Here are eight new behavioral health projects that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 10: -
Iowa approves 96-bed behavioral health hospital
A plan to build a 96-bed behavioral health hospital to be built in Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been approved by the state, the Omaha World-Herald reported Nov. 20. -
North Carolina increases behavioral health reimbursement rates
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has increased behavioral health reimbursement rates for the first time in a decade. -
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare to open Virginia mental health clinic
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is looking to open a mental health clinic in Roanoke, Va., The Roanoke Times reported Nov. 16. -
Merger will create Colorado's largest behavioral health center
A merger between two of Colorado's community mental health centers will create the largest behavioral health center in the state, The Colorado Sun reported Nov. 16. -
Behavioral health outpatient office opens in North Carolina
Albemarle, N.C.-based behavioral health provider Monarch has opened an outpatient office in Pittsboro, N.C., The Chatham News + Record reported Nov. 16. -
WPS launches diversity and neurodiversity scholarships for behavioral health students
Psychological and educational assessment provider WPS has launched a scholarship program to increase diversity and neurodiversity among psychological and behavioral health providers. -
UpLift acquires online psychiatry provider
Behavioral health company UpLift has acquired Minded, an online psychiatry provider that specializes in care for women. -
National survey sheds light on prevalence of mental illness
In the U.S., 59.3 million people reported having any mental illness in 2022, according to recent data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. -
Private mental health center opens in Florida
Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Onyx Behavioral Health has opened a private mental health treatment center facility in Treasure Coast, Fla. -
Behavioral health center opens in Texas
Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Family Care Center Behavioral Health Services has opened its fourth mental health clinic serving patients in the Austin metropolitan area. -
Former patient charged in death of nurse at Hawaii behavioral hospital
A former patient is facing a second-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing a nurse to death at a Hawaii behavioral health hospital. -
Therapist's ex-wife sentenced to 4 years in prison for Medicaid fraud
The ex-wife of a Texas therapist was sentenced to serve 54 months in prison for defrauding Medicaid of more than $600,000. -
How a Pennsylvania health system initiative de-escalates 75% of workplace violence incidents
Workplace violence against nurses, physicians and hospital staff continues to plague hospitals nationwide, and many healthcare employees say their organization is not doing enough to address the problem. -
Behavioral health hospital opens in Pennsylvania
Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital has opened in Kingston, Pa., NBC affiliate WBRKE reported Nov. 13.
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