Psych staffing rules, benefit changes, closures and expansions shaping behavioral health this week

December 30, 2025

1. California to enact psychiatric hospital staffing rules: 8 things to know Full story

2. Illinois expands unemployment benefits to cover mental health disabilities Full story

3. Northwell's SVP of behavioral health + others weigh in on trends to watch here.

 

4. UHS' Pride Institute to close LGBTQ+ inpatient SUD services Full story

5. Rady Children's to double children's behavioral health beds by 2029 Full story

6. Buyout in sight? Make sure your ASC is deal-ready — compliance + valuation tips here.

 

7. Las Vegas behavioral health owner ordered to pay restitution for Medicaid fraud Full story

8. Mental health visits rise after beneficiaries switch from MA to traditional Medicare: Study Full story

9. CMS approves rural health awards for all 50 states Full story

10. CMS under Dr. Oz: 20 key actions Full story

 

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