Researchers are developing a clearer understanding of why people with mental illness are at a higher risk of having severe outcomes from a COVID-19 infection, The New York Times reported Oct. 21.
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The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards has scrapped a plan to create a new, second part to the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
Two CEOs means twice the decision-making power for American Addiction Centers.
Two Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York members are alleging more than 80% of the mental health provider listings in the insurer's directory are inaccurate.
Providence Health Plan shifted from managing behavioral health through a vendor to in-house, a change that has paid off in a lot of ways, according to Paul Giger, MD, medical director of behavioral health.
Health systems are opening new outpatient mental health clinics, urgent care sites and inpatient units.
The Veterans Affairs Department is investigating Acadia Healthcare for possible fraud, The New York Times reported Oct. 18.
UnitedHealthcare will offer Calm Health access to more than 13 million members in its commercial plans.
Many people experiencing severe mental health challenges have been displaced after Hurricane Helene, the Alabama Daily News reported Oct. 20.
The National Council of Urban Indian Health, the Pew Charitable Trusts and Bloomberg Philanthropies created a toolkit intended to help Native communities better leverage financial support to sustain behavioral healthcare services.