Plus: 3 Illinois behavioral hospitals cited in federal price transparency crackdown
July 28, 2026

1. UHS posts 11.1% operating margin, trims 2026 forecast Full story

2. Florida agency halts admissions at crisis unit after patient death Full story

3. AI in behavioral health is moving faster than most leaders expected, and the questions about what wins and what fails are urgent. The conversation is on the agenda Nov. 4-5 in Chicago at Becker’s Fall Behavioral Health Summit. Apply to attend as a reviewer here.

 

4. Illinois to phase down 75 beds at mental health, developmental center Full story

5. US illicit drug use rose by 7.8 million people since 2021, per SAMHSA Full story

6. Behavioral health utilization rose 62.6%. See how leading systems are rebuilding capacity here.

 

7. 5 states restrict AI therapy chatbots in 2026 Full story

8. Addiction treatment provider to pay $16.2M in Medicaid fraud settlement Full story

9. 3 Illinois behavioral hospitals cited in federal price transparency crackdown Full story

10. 5 telehealth strategies for expanding behavioral healthcare access Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. The fastest path to AI ROI starts — here.

12. The rural funding window will not stay open. See how a rural CMO and COO are making the most of it now — here.

13. How this Kansas system is using AI for accurate claims and faster reviews — 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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