Training more providers is just one of the challenges of delivering wider access to behavioral health, says Charles Herrick, MD, system chair of psychiatry at Nuvance Health. Access to behavioral healthcare is worsening for many, Dr. Herrick said. Due in…
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Chatbots’ self-reported levels of “anxiety” can increase when processing emotionally charged topics, a study published March 3 in npj Digital Medicine found. Researchers asked ChatGPT to rate its “state anxiety” using tools designed to measure anxiety in humans. Researchers then…
New York City will receive another $33 million to bolster behavioral health resources. New York state’s Behavioral Health Centers of Excellence will provide the funding, according to a March 17 news release from Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health +…
Transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse adults who take gender-affirming hormone therapy are at less risk of depression than those who do not, according to a study published March 17 in JAMA Network Open. Compared to cisgender adults, this population has a…
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is launching a one-year plan to reform the city’s mental health, addiction and homelessness services, the San Francisco Chronicle reported March 17. The mayor signed an executive directive to overhaul the city’s street outreach programs…
An Ohio woman has pleaded guilty to a $1.5 million Medicaid fraud scheme. According to a March 17 news release from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Janay Corbitt pleaded guilty to theft and three counts of identity theft. Ms. Corbitt…
Congress has extended certain telehealth flexibilities through the end of September. On March 14, the Senate passed a bill extending current government funding through the end of September. Three notes for behavioral health leaders: Read more here.
Behavioral health providers are on “pins and needles” anticipating possible federal medicaid funding cuts, Stephen Gillaspy, director of health policy and healthcare financing at the American Psychological Association told Stateline. States could manage reduced federal funding several ways — including…
Americans’ self-reported mental health has reached its lowest level in 24 years, with younger adults — especially women — experiencing the sharpest declines, according to a March 13 Gallup report. The survey, conducted in partnership with West Health, is based…
Hospitals face increasing challenges — rising patient volumes, capacity constraints and the need for cost-effective, patient-centered care. Traditional inpatient models often struggle to meet these demands efficiently. Studies show hospital-at-home programs deliver better clinical outcomes, higher patient satisfaction and significant…
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