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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. -
Washington commerce department invests in behavioral health services
The Washington State Department of Commerce has announced $4.3 million in grants to two crisis triage and stabilization projects. -
Teen behavioral health platform secures partnership with BCBS Kansas
Behavioral health platform BeMe Health has launched a partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, which provided a $1.5 million funding investment in the platform. -
New York appoints Dr. Ruth the nation's 1st 'loneliness ambassador'
New York has appointed television host Ruth Westheimer, EdD, as the nation's first "ambassador to loneliness." -
Social worker pleads guilty to multimillion dollar Medicaid, Medicare fraud scheme
A Rhode Island social worker pleaded guilty to orchestrating a billing fraud scheme that cost Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers $3.5 million. -
South Dakota VA hospital falls short of mental health compliance
Sioux Falls Royal C. Johnson Veterans Hospital in South Dakota was found to be out of compliance with mental health regulations, according to a Nov. 10 report from South Dakota Public Broadcasting. -
Behavioral health urgent care service opens in Boston
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center has officially opened its new behavioral health urgent care center for children, adolescents and adults, PBS affiliate WGBH reported Nov. 9. -
6 new behavioral health centers in 10 days
Here are six behavioral health center openings and groundbreakings that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 31: -
Brightside Health to expand telemental health access with Medicaid & Medicare partnerships
With the addition of these partnerships, the company’s services will be available to over 100 million covered lives -
U of North Carolina opens 54-bed youth behavioral health hospital
The University of North Carolina has opened UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health in Butner, N.C. -
Northwell launches $500M initiative to expand pediatric mental health services
New Hyde Park, NY-based Northwell Health has launched a $500 million initiative to support its pediatric mental health services. -
The 20 states with the fewest psychiatrists
Wyoming is the state with the fewest active psychiatrists, according to recent data from KFF. -
The 20 states with the most active psychiatrists
California, the most populous state in the U.S., is the state with the most active psychiatrists, according to the recent data from KFF. -
The behavioral health impact of firearms injuries: Study
Firearm injuries incurred by children and adolescents can lead to negative impacts on mental and behavioral health both for the injured and their family, according to a recent study published in the November issue of Health Affairs. -
HHS recognizes 3 health centers for behavioral health
HHS, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the top 10% of health centers receiving a Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge.
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