Policy moves, payer funding and behavioral health leadership updates

December 18, 2025

1. New Jersey providers debut integrated developmental disability, autism clinic Full story

2. Hawaii hospital taps COO for behavioral health facility Full story

3. Pharmacy trays restocked 70% faster? See how 1 team pulled it off — here.

 

4. BCBS Illinois funds housing initiative for members with SUD Full story

5. Senators seek to cut Medicaid red tape for opioid meds Full story

6. Clean data + stronger contracts = predictable revenue. See how practices are achieving both here.

 

7. Patient Health Questionnaire can be confusing to participants: Study Full story

8. House GOP won't call vote on ACA subsidy extension Full story

9. ChristianaCare, Virtua Health call off merger talks Full story

10. 51 hospitals, health systems raising workers' pay Full story

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. AI, command centers & care redesign: 20+ execs share what's actually working — here.

12. Transform 6-12 month waits into same-week access. See how here.

13. Payer specialty drug strategy is changing. Get up to speed here.

14. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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