A cross-sectional study identified undisclosed financial conflicts of interest among physician authors in two leading U.S. psychiatry journals. Researchers from Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger and Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania reviewed 2,872 original research articles published between Jan. 1, 2020, and Dec.…
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Birmingham, Ala.-based River Region Psychiatry Associates has rebranded as Ally Psychiatry to reflect its multistate expansion. Founder Shankar Yalamanchili, MD, said the new name is meant to convey the organization’s commitment to supporting and advocating for mental health patients, according…
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services, one of the largest behavioral health providers in the U.S., reported strong third-quarter results across its behavioral health portfolio, according to a financial report published on Oct. 27. Here are six takeaways from…
The University of South Florida in Tampa has launched an interactive online dashboard designed to visualize the state’s behavioral health workforce gaps, according to an Oct. 21 report from NPR affiliate WUSF. The dashboard, developed by the Florida Center for…
OpenAI has launched an eight-member expert council on well-being and AI to guide its approach to responsible product development. The council includes experts in psychology, psychiatry and human-computer interaction from institutions such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston-based Harvard Medical School,…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to accelerate the approval process for psychedelic research in mental health treatment, according to an Oct. 16 report from the Los Angeles Times. Assembly Bill 1103, backed by San Diego-based nonprofit Veterans Exploring…
As burnout and workforce shortages continue to threaten behavioral health systems nationwide, New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals — one of the largest safety-net providers in the country — is taking a prevention-first approach to clinician well-being. Omar Fattal,…
Behavioral health has seen an increase in services delivered through community-based care in schools. At New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health, the system has created a unique model by partnering with school districts with the aim of solving one of…
As behavioral health needs rise nationwide, health systems and provider organizations share how they are collaborating with payers to strengthen continuity of care and manage costs. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: How are…
Behavioral health leaders across the country are identifying innovative ways to expand care, address complex patient needs, and invest in clinicians and technology. From growing interventional psychiatry programs to deploying AI-powered training and building sustainable community partnerships, seven executives shared…