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The engagement advantage: Making GLP-1s work harder

Today, over three quarters of US adults are actively trying to lose weight, and many are turning to prescription medications to do so. But while these drugs can be effective, fewer than one in three patients remain on GLP-1s after…

Oct 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

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Maggie Williams, MD, Senior Medical Director, MD Live
Catherine Brown, VP of Clinical Services, Welldoc

Utah board chair proposes 1,300-bed homeless campus tied to Trump directive

The Utah Homeless Services Board’s chair, Randy Shumway, proposed a 1,300-bed homeless campus that would include 300 to 400 civil commitment beds and secure substance use treatment, according to a Sept. 18 report from the Utah News Dispatch. Mr. Shumway…

'Everybody's opportunity': Why cross-industry partnerships will make or break behavioral health

As funding, workforce and access challenges persist, the future of behavioral health could hinge on partnerships and cross-industry collaboration to weather the storm. “The future of children’s behavioral health will rise or fall on our ability to work across traditional…

Cleveland Clinic to explore hopelessness's connection to youth mental health

Cleveland Clinic has partnered with the MQ Foundation to establish the Mental Health Research Center of Excellence, an effort focused on prevention and early intervention in youth mental health conditions. The MQ Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to mental illness…

Anxiety affects nearly 1 in 3 workers: Report

Anxiety has become one of the most widespread and costly mental health conditions in the U.S. workforce, according to a Sept. 18 report from the Cigna Group. The findings are based on survey and claims data from 5,000 U.S. adults,…

No more ‘vendor sprawl’: How 4 systems are saving millions + reducing IT strain

Fragmented tech stacks are draining hospital margins — but systems like MUSC Health, Montage Health, Care New England and Austin Regional Clinic are proving consolidation doesn’t just reduce waste. It unlocks real ROI. This CFO-focused report shows how leading organizations…

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Smart access, stronger systems: How leaders are turning patient access into a growth driver

Patient access can no longer rely on manual scheduling, long hold times or disconnected portals. These outdated workflows frustrate patients and burn out staff — and healthcare leaders know it. In a recent Becker’s survey, 100 healthcare executives shared their…

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The federal pushback on school mental health screenings: 5 things to know

Two top federal officials are arguing schools should eliminate mental health screenings and therapy — a stance that has drawn pushback from behavioral health leaders according to a Sept. 16 NPR report. Here are five things to know:

UnitedHealthcare fined $450K over mental health parity violations

The Delaware Department of Insurance has fined UnitedHealthcare Insurance Co. $450,000 after completing a follow-up examination into mental health parity compliance and related claims practices. The review evaluated a 24-month period of UnitedHealthcare’s operations and identified repeated violations in the…

AI tool cuts documentation time by 80%

Denver-based SonderMind, a mental health provider, has launched AI Notes, a documentation tool that can reduce clinical note-taking time by 80%. The AI-powered tool transcribes and formats therapy session notes for provider review and claim submission with client consent, according…