Addiction policy, Medicaid shifts and new mental health programs

February 2, 2026

1. Trump launches addiction recovery initiative: 5 things to know Full story

2. HHS unveils $100M homelessness, addiction treatment program Full story

3. Traditional resident wellness is failing. Stanford and McLaren outline a better model: here.

 

4. Michigan scraps planned $4.9B Medicaid behavioral health system overhaul Full story

5. Cincinnati Children's builds upstream behavioral health model to ease ED pressure Full story

6. Preparing for the next decade of brain health demand: Insights from BayCare + University Hospitals, here.

 

7. Ohio medical school mental health master's program earns green light Full story

8. Shutdown enters 3rd day: 4 updates Full story

9. Ascension CEO 'taking a closer look' at Medicare Advantage plans Full story

10. 10 best, worst states to retire in 2026 Full story

 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

11. What behavioral health leaders say is their No. 1 strategic priority in 2026: here.

12. How Sharp HealthCare's new neuroscience program achieved positive margins from day 1: here.

13. What does strategic growth really mean for AMCs? Emory, Rush, Tampa General + more weigh in here.

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

 

 

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