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April 8, 2026

1. California introduces conversion therapy bill as legal challenges loom Full story

2. 18 behavioral health executive moves to know Full story

3. A few badges remaining: Apply to be a reviewer at Becker's Behavioral Health Summit — hear from Providence, Northwell + more here.

 

4. Google builds crisis support tools into Gemini AI Full story

5. UAMS program targets youth behavioral health, workforce pipeline Full story

6. Behavioral health RCM is going 'touchless.' See what's changing — and why here.

 

7. Medicaid expansion tied to higher opioid treatment rates: 3 study notes Full story

8. Arkansas hospital to close after 3 years, transition to psych facility Full story

9. ED strategy redesign aims to improve dementia patient outcomes Full story

10. Best, worst states for children's healthcare Full story

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. Virtual behavioral health carries real risk — 20 criteria hospital leaders should evaluate now, here.

12. Dementia detection often starts in primary care — how Advocate + others equip clinicians here.

13. Sharp HealthCare proves neuroscience service line growth isn't limited to academic centers: here.

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

 

 

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