$1.9B SAMHSA grant cuts & parity violations cost 11 payers $25M.

January 14, 2026

1. White House cuts up to $2B in mental health, addiction grants: NPR Full story

2. Mental healthcare provider gaps, by state Full story

3. Workforce stability is the No. 1 priority for behavioral health execs in 2026. Where tech fits in: here.

 

4. Optum veteran named CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital Full story

5. Georgia issues $25M in fines to 11 insurers over mental health parity violations Full story

6. Employers chase savings in the wrong places. 2 systems explain why prevention delivers measurable ROI here.

 

7. Physicians see 1 in 6 patients as 'difficult,' study finds Full story

8. CHOP to cocreate autism care centers Full story

9. Where ACA subsidies stand: 5 updates Full story

10. Best healthcare jobs without a bachelor's degree: US News Full story

 

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