Big investments, payer accountability and workforce risks to watch
February 23, 2026

1. U of Michigan Health to build $83M behavioral health hospital Full story

2. EmblemHealth to pay $2.5M to settle mental health 'ghost network' violations Full story

3. Rising neurology volumes strain access. CommonSpirit outlines a strategic response here.

 

4. The biggest behavioral health workforce mistakes, per this NYC Health + Hospitals chief Full story

5. 5 major investments in youth behavioral health Full story

6. KLAS awards influence tech decisions nationwide — but how are the criteria set? Find out here.

 

7. Idaho providers link patient deaths to behavioral health program cuts Full story

8. Alaska hospital gets OK for 45-bed behavioral health facility Full story

9. New York allocates $6M for behavioral health crisis pilots Full story

10. 165 top places to work in healthcare | 2026 Full story

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. Only 8% of behavioral health organizations have AI governance in place. Why it matters: here.

12. Many hospitals use telepsychiatry yet access gaps persist. See what leaders should evaluate here.

13. These health systems are tackling avoidable ED use through community collaboration. Learn how here.

14. Interested in more? See Becker’s full lineup of webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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