Certain behavioral health providers who were previously ineligible to receive federal funding to help offset the financial impacts of COVID-19 are now allowed to apply for financial relief. Those who have already received payments may also be eligible to apply for additional funding. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the next phase […]
The House of Representatives has passed a bill designed to improve and enhance suicide screenings in emergency departments. If signed into law, it would set aside funding to help hospitals improve suicide protocols. The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act (HR 4861) aims to help medical professionals working in emergency departments identify, […]
Spero Health expands in Ohio Spero Health has opened two new outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinics in Ohio. The new clinics in Lima and Marion further bolster the provider’s network of more than 40 Spero Health locations across Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana and Virginia. Headquartered in Nashville, Spero Health is privately held by […]
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) has taken its IT network offline at US facilities following a “security incident caused by malware,” the company announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, NBC News reported that the hospital company is the victim of “what appears to be one of the largest medical cyberattacks in United States history.” Headquartered in King of […]
Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC) is preparing to relaunch the sale of its United Kingdom business, the company announced Tuesday. Franklin, Tennessee-based Acadia is a behavioral health provider that operates nearly 600 facilities across the US, the UK and Puerto Rico. The company first announced it would sell its UK business, which includes about 360 facilities, […]
NeuroFlow has expanded its partnership with the U.S. Air Force, the company announced Tuesday. As part of the deal, the digital health company will roll out its technology-enabled behavioral health integration platform at 11 different U.S. Air Force bases. The platform will help the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) enhance mental health care, identify at-risk […]
The Crotched Mountain Foundation announced the news back in June: After 67 years, it would be closing its school for children and young adults with autism and other disabilities. Crotched Mountain CEO Ned Olney attributed the “excruciating decision” to the financial pressures of COVID-19, which caused enrollment at the Crotched Mountain School to drop off […]
California has passed a law to improve residents’ access to behavioral health care coverage. It’s a move that could set the stage for nationwide change. The law in question defines “medical necessity” for mental health and substance use disorder treatment, no longer leaving it up to insurance companies to create their own definitions. California Gov. […]
Before the coronavirus, Turning Point Counseling Services admittedly had no experience with remote care models. But today, telehealth represents nearly all of the small Alaskan behavioral health provider’s business. And going forward, virtual care delivery will remain an important part of the Fairbanks-based agency’s strategy, according to Nick Kraska, chief operating officer and CFO of […]
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) has opened its latest behavioral health facility. Canyon Creek Behavioral Health — a 102-bed psychiatric hospital in Temple, Texas — will start serving adults this fall. From there, it will continue to phase in additional units and service offerings through 2021, when it will become fully operational. Eventually, the facility […]
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