Members of the Florida Senate have passed a bill that would reimburse student loans for behavioral health professionals across the state, the Tampa Bay Times reported Jan. 18.
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Minneapolis-based Meridian Behavioral Health, which provides substance use disorder treatment services, has named Lewis Zeidner, PhD, its new CEO.
The cost for brand-name Prozac dropped over 20% in the first weeks of 2024, but the price of most other antidepressants went up, according to data from 46brooklyn Research.
States, cities and schools are investing in free telehealth services for teenagers and young people.
Beau Lynch has been appointed CEO of Conway (Ark.) Behavioral Health Hospital, which is under Acadia Healthcare.
New Jersey has joined a compact that will increase access to mental health services through telehealth, northjersey.com reported Jan. 19.
CHI Mercy Health has opened a behavioral health unit in Roseburg, Ore., CBS affiliate KPIC reported Jan. 17.
CMS will introduce a new model designed to integrate behavioral and physical healthcare with health-related social needs in Medicare and Medicaid.
Michelle Shafer has been appointed CEO of Nashville, Tenn.-based Mental Health Cooperative, the Nashville Post reported Jan. 18.
Lightfully Behavioral Health has launched a new clinical virtual service for college students, more than 60% of whom meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition.