From federal policy moves to workforce shifts and care trends.

July 2, 2026

1. DEA moves to schedule synthetic kratom compound Full story

2. Ketamine: 5 notes for behavioral health leaders Full story

3. 300+ behavioral health leaders and 30+ speakers gather Nov 4-5 in Chicago for Becker’s Fall Behavioral Health Summit. Two days focused entirely on the field. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. South Carolina behavioral health agency cuts 47 filled positions Full story

5. Mental health admissions averaged $15.9K in total costs: 5 things to know Full story

6. 150 healthcare leaders weigh in on patient transportation strategy. Get insights here.

 

7. 7 new psychiatric residency programs to know Full story

8. CMS seeks new powers to remove ‘problematic’ Medicare providers — 8 things to know Full story

9. Care is leaving the hospital faster than demographics suggest: Sg2 Full story

10. 60 statistics on hospital expenses in mid-2026 Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. Houston Methodist and City of Hope leaders on moving patients without adding hospital capacity here.

12. 73% of Akron Children’s clinicians report increased satisfaction at work. See why: here.

13. See the 7 core elements of effective antimicrobial stewardship programs 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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