The Trump administration is working to reinstate the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline’s specialized support option for LGBTQ+ callers, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a Senate hearing, Medpage Today reported April 24. The administration removed the tailored…
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Psychedelics are gaining the attention of the federal government as a potential treatment for complex mental health conditions, but healthcare leaders remain divided on their readiness for broader clinical use. While some see promise for patients with treatment-resistant conditions, others…
Controlled substance waste is one of the most overlooked cost centers in hospital pharmacy. Each waste event represents not just a lost dose, but lost nursing time, compliance overhead and real diversion risk. A recent multi-site study quantified the problem:…
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Matthew Gimbar, PharmD
Senior Associate Director, Pharmacy Operations, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences Syste
Paul Stranges, PharmD, MSHI, BCACP, AE-C, FCCP
Assistant Director, Opioid Stewardship & Drug Diversion, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
John Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS, FASHP, FFIP
Founder and President, Hertig Healthcare Advising
UCLA Health researchers are developing wearable technology to detect early signs of autism and other developmental conditions in infants. The project, supported by a $3.1 million grant from the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke, will test wearable sensors…
Between the July 2022 launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and December 2024, 35,529 suicides were observed compared to 39,901 expected, representing an 11% reduction, or 4,372 fewer deaths, according to an April 22 research letter published in JAMA. …
CareSource said it will retroactively recoup Medicaid payments from some Ohio behavioral health providers and reduce future reimbursements to 85% from 100%, ABC affiliate WCPO 9 reported April 22. The changes apply to both new claims and payments already made…
Across hospitals, patient flow challenges are playing out daily — delayed discharges, constrained capacity and growing pressure on emergency departments. These issues rarely start in one department. They reflect how effectively patients move across the entire system, from admission through…
After piloting its Just In Time prescriber scheduling system, Yakima, Wash.-based Comprehensive Healthcare appointment show rates rose from 58.5% in November 2025 to 70% in January, while cancellations declined from 31% in November to 19% in early April. The model…
Stamford, Conn.-based Cohen Veterans Network opened its first mental health clinic in Kansas on April 23. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Manhattan, began serving post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families across the state, providing…
Oxford Treatment Center in Etta, Miss., reported a 35% increase in patients identifying alcohol as their primary substance of concern over the past year. The trend reflects a broader public health issue, as alcohol use disorder affects approximately 1 in…