Staffing challenges, fraud charges and state policy shifts shape behavioral health this week
June 30, 2026

1. Acadia co-owned psychiatric hospital staffs fewer than 50 of 144 beds: Report Full story

2. Pediatric cannabis exposures rose 6,000% since 2009: 5 things to know Full story

3. Youth behavioral health is becoming a systemwide growth and access priority, and the leaders building those programs are gathering Nov. 4-5 in Chicago. Apply to attend Becker’s Fall Behavioral Health Summit as a reviewer here.

 

4. 15 state behavioral health policy updates Full story

5. California gives 23 psych hospitals staffing waivers Full story

6. Vanderbilt, Christus and Integris leaders share proactive workplace safety strategies for health systems here.

 

7. 7 Medicaid behavioral health fraud cases, audit findings to know Full story

8. Mental Health Cooperative CEO’s tenure ends Full story

9. Minnesota pursues Medicaid behavioral healthcare coverage for incarcerated individuals Full story

10. Behavioral health sign-on bonus helps fill 9-month vacancy: 5 study notes Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. 150 healthcare leaders weigh in on patient transportation strategy. Get insights here.

12. See how University Health cut ED boarding time and improved admissions here.

13. 9 in 10 patients say accurate provider listings are essential to trust. See how it’s done: here.

14. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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