Hastings, Neb.-based Wabi Sabi Behavioral Health Center identified unauthorized access to parts of its network containing employee payroll records after a third party accessed an account using compromised credentials, The HIPPA Journal reported July 8. Here are three things to…
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The Utah Department of Health and Human Services revoked the license of King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services-owned Provo Canyon Springville Campus, effective July 6. The facility must terminate all services by Aug. 6, and new enrollments are prohibited.…
Durango, Colo.-based Axis Health System will transition its regional crisis center to a walk-in crisis center on July 1. The change follows the June 30 closure of the center’s acute treatment unit. The walk-in crisis center will continue providing 24/7…
The California Department of Public Health has approved temporary rule waivers for 23 hospitals after a nurse-patient ratio rule went into effect June 1, Mercury News reported June 29. The new regulations require 35 psychiatric hospitals to assign one nurse…
Columbus, Ohio-based Boundless and Lafayette Hill, Pa.-based Merakey USA have affiliated to create a shared organization focused on providing care for individuals with autism, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex needs. Boundless will…
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Florence, S.C.-based McLeod Regional Medical Center opened a pediatric behavioral health crisis stabilization unit for children experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The new pediatric EmPATH — emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment and healing — unit includes 15 beds and is housed within McLeod…
Phoenix-based Southwest Behavioral and Health Services reported a hacking and IT incident involving email systems that affected 2,316 individuals. Notification of the breach was submitted May 20, according to HHS’ breach portal. A forensic investigation determined that six employee email…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are updating their professional “incident-to” services and billing reimbursement policy for eligible providers serving commercial members, according to a June provider newsletter. The incident-to billing practice permits services performed by one provider…
Salem-based Oregon State Hospital is in compliance with a long-standing federal court order for the first time in two years, Oregon Public Broadcast reported June 22. “This is a positive development for Oregon Health Authority and Oregon State Hospital, but…
New Orleans-based LCMC Health broke ground on the first inpatient behavioral health unit at New Orleans East Hospital. The new unit will provide specialized care for patients experiencing a mental health crisis and behavioral health conditions, and provide comprehensive, patient-centered…