Understaffing has undermined the behavioral health industry for years. Only slightly more than a quarter of the nation’s need for mental health services is being met, according to KFF. Mental health coaching has emerged as a crucial way for the industry to provide care for lower-acuity patients who need a helping hand meeting goals, rather […]
Eating problems beyond picky eating are “exceedingly common” among children. Children with autism spectrum disorder are even more impacted, with around 70% of children with autism having some level of food selectivity. Yet many children with autism fail to receive timely care for feeding problems because of hurdles with health insurance or prohibitive distance from […]
With autism therapy professionals in high demand and in short supply, organizations are getting creative to hold onto their employees. From conducting “stay interviews” to glean job satisfaction insights to offering reliable schedules and growth opportunities, providers are pulling out all the stops to prevent clinician burnout and keep top talent on board. Demand for […]
Behavioral health staffing pressures have eased since the crisis-inducing levels of the COVID-19 pandemic toward a new normal. That new normal is defined by heightened challenges compared to the pre-pandemic era. It is also defined by market and financial constraints, forcing the totality of the behavioral health industry to address the importance and power of […]
Behavioral health behemoth Acadia Healthcare (Nasdaq: ACHC) announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer, a role the company did not previously include in its C-suite. Dr. Nasser Khan, the operations group president for Acadia Healthcare’s comprehensive treatment center (CTC) business line, will assume the chief operating officer role on June 30, according to […]
Cara McNulty, president of behavioral health and mental wellbeing at CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), announced her departure from her role in a LinkedIn post. During her five-year tenure, McNulty supported CVS’s strategy toward a holistic approach to care, including behavioral health services. “As my time as the president of behavioral health and mental wellbeing comes […]
Prescription digital therapeutics company Akili, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKLI) announced another workforce reduction, terminating nearly half of its remaining employees. The layoffs, which amount to 46% of Akili’s workforce, will eliminate the company’s marketing and medical affairs teams, according to publicly available documents. The restructuring, which is estimated to cost between $2.3 and $2.8 million including […]
Alsana names behavioral health vet CEO Eating disorder recovery provider Alsana has named Allan Benham its new CEO. Benham most recently served as chief operating officer at trauma, mental health and addiction provider Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. “My passion for changing lives through recovery and for patients struggling with eating disorder behaviors patient aligns with Alsana’s […]
Staffing challenges plagued the behavioral health workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the employment environment might be improving for operators. In 2023, 53% of behavioral health insiders said that staff was the biggest challenge in the industry, which dropped to 42% in 2024, according to a Behavioral Health Business survey. Several tailwinds […]
The leader of the behavioral health giant Headspace announced his plans for resignation. Russell Glass, Headspace’s CEO, took to LinkedIn to announce his departure, which he called “bittersweet.” “As I reflected on the successful integration and everything we’ve achieved over the past few years, I believe now is a natural time for me to step […]
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