Proposed legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct proactive outreach to veterans with mental health-related service-connected disabilities. The legislation, introduced June 10 by U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Chuck Edwards, would require the VA to reach out…
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The first six months of 2025 have seen major policy pitches for behavioral health, scrutiny of psychiatric medications, and proposed Medicaid cuts. Here are the five biggest developments to know:
Today’s prescribing process is a maze. Providers can’t see what drugs are covered. Patients don’t know what they’ll owe. The result? Poor adherence, worse outcomes and lost pharmacy revenue. During a recent Becker’s-hosted advisory call, leaders in pharmacy, finance and…
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Most health systems still rely on outdated communication workflows that frustrate patients and overextend staff. Calls go unanswered, wait times grow and teams can’t keep up. These breakdowns are more than operational. They directly impact access, satisfaction and care continuity.…
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has lost hundreds of staffers between layoffs and departures, The Washington Post reported June 18. The agency, part of HHS, is “in crisis,” The Post wrote, as SAMHSA faces budget cuts and…
After the pandemic, leaders at Jefferson Health knew that their teams needed help. However, meeting the behavioral health needs of their workforce presented a challenge of access and scale. Jefferson Health faced this challenge head-on by integrating Marvin Behavioral Health’s…
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With an aging population and the growing burden of chronic disease, remote patient monitoring will only become more important in the years to come. RPM can reduce readmissions, lower costs and improve care continuity — but only when adoption scales.…
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The Trump administration will end specialized services for LGBTQ+ youths through the 988 lifeline. In a June 18 statement, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said it will “no longer silo LGB+ youth service,” as it aims to…
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services and Grand Forks, N.D.-based Altru Health have broken ground on an expanded behavioral health unit. The project will increase capacity at Altru Behavioral Health Center’s inpatient unit from 24 to 48 beds, according…
A recent study found suicide risk in youth is linked to how they use technology. The study, published June 18 in JAMA Network, analyzed data from 4,285 adolescents using the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (2016-2022). Children were followed between…