New pediatric models, Medicaid gaps and payer rule changes
January 7, 2026

1. Children's Nebraska rewrites the pediatric behavioral health playbook Full story

2. Behavioral health for youth on Medicaid: 4 notes Full story

3. GME leaders face new mental health accountability. Stanford + McLaren explain what's required: here.

 

4. California center launches SUD tracks for executives, 1st responders Full story

5. Premera Blue Cross updates TMS coverage policy: 5 notes Full story

6. Lessons from Yale New Haven Health's systemwide clinical imaging launch here.

 

7. HHS freezes $10B in funding for 5 states — 3 federal updates Full story

8. US companies are scaling back hiring in 2026. How do hospitals compare? Full story

9. Nurses at 7 New York hospitals reach tentative deals, cancel strike notice: 7 notes Full story

10. 10 best, worst cities for an active lifestyle Full story

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. Survey shows training, staffing and collaboration gaps in autism care. Findings here.

12. 27% of patients with this condition are readmitted in 30 days. Learn more here.

13. 8x more lab appointments. 52% higher bill pay engagement. Providence shows what digital can do here.

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