Some weight loss drugs have been linked to a reduced likelihood of diagnoses for depression and anxiety, according to a study published Feb. 6 by Epic Research.
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New Mexico has become the 15th state to expand access to community-based mental health and substance use crisis care with community-based mobile crisis intervention teams.
Advantage Behavioral Health is expanding into three additional states in 2024.
A Chicago psychiatrist was found guilty of more than $1.2 million in Medicaid fraud, the Wednesday Journal reported Feb. 6.
Evernorth, the Cigna Group's health services arm, is planning on advancing its behavioral health capabilities.
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Piscataway, N.J.-based Rutgers University Health researchers found long-acting injectable medications of schizophrenia decrease rehospitalizations by 75%.
Although both mental health and substance use treatment facilities are predominantly nonprofit organizations, the number of for-profit organizations is higher among substance use treatment centers, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF.
Insurance participation varies across mental health and substance use disorder facilities, according to data published Feb. 2 by KFF.
Lake Region Healthcare is closing its Bridgeway Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health uses more than 30 virtual care programs to provide access to care to its patients, including those in need of behavioral health services.