This week in behavioral health: payment models, facility citations and state contract news
July 9, 2026

1. ‘The economics just don’t work’: CMS’ ACCESS model draws scrutiny Full story

2. South Carolina cites behavioral health facility over missing correction plan Full story

3. Two days, 300+ peers, 30+ speakers focused on behavioral health strategy, finance and workforce. Becker’s Fall Behavioral Health Summit, Nov. 4-5, Chicago. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. Washington restricts spit hood use in state psychiatric facilities Full story

5. Senators urge Defense Department to expand autism therapy coverage under Tricare Full story

6. 3 health system leaders outline their systemwide approaches to workplace violence response here.

 

7. Oklahoma awards 4 behavioral health clinic contracts Full story

8. Staten Island hospital debuts mobile behavioral health program for youth Full story

9. California hospital files for bankruptcy protection Full story

10. States ranked by primary care physicians per 100,000 residents Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. These leaders are scaling hybrid concierge medicine — and the recruitment + revenue results are worth seeing: here.

12. AI strategies stall without workflow change. See how Keck Medicine operationalizes revenue cycle AI here.

13. Up to 85% of denials trace to the exam room. A physician-owner shares what’s changing 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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