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Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
11/15/2023
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is increasing, but with more than 60% of US adults not knowing of its existence, new approaches are needed to raise awareness.
Use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is increasing, but with more than 60% of US adults not knowing of its existence, new approaches are needed to raise awareness.
Use of the 988 Suicide and...
11/15/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/14/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
About 59.3 million US adults—nearly 1 in 4 of those at least 18 years old—had a mental illness within the past year, including 15.4 million who had a serious mental illness, according to data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and...
About 59.3 million US adults—nearly 1 in 4 of those at least 18 years old—had a mental illness within the past year, including 15.4 million who had a serious mental illness, according to data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and...
About 59.3 million US...
11/14/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Andrew Sassani, MD
Perspectives
11/10/2023
Andrew Sassani, MD
With nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats in its first year, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has had a successful launch, but improving resourcing and awareness will be critical to the lifeline’s growth.
With nearly 5 million calls, texts, and chats in its first year, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has had a successful launch, but improving resourcing and awareness will be critical to the lifeline’s growth.
With nearly 5 million calls,...
11/10/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/08/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
A recent study has found no differences in mental health between Medicare beneficiaries who received services through traditional fee-for-service programs and those enrolled in accountable care organizations.
A recent study has found no differences in mental health between Medicare beneficiaries who received services through traditional fee-for-service programs and those enrolled in accountable care organizations.
A recent study has found no...
11/08/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
11/02/2023
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
While federal efforts operate with a longer-term focus, the New Jersey Mental Health Institute is an example of a state-level initiative that can yield more immediate results in improving the quality and outcomes of providers' services.
While federal efforts operate with a longer-term focus, the New Jersey Mental Health Institute is an example of a state-level initiative that can yield more immediate results in improving the quality and outcomes of providers' services.
While federal efforts operate...
11/02/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
11/01/2023
A total of 33 behavioral healthcare-related transactions were announced in the third quarter, on pace with the volume of activity reported through the first half of 2023, according to new Mertz Taggart data.
A total of 33 behavioral healthcare-related transactions were announced in the third quarter, on pace with the volume of activity reported through the first half of 2023, according to new Mertz Taggart data.
A total of 33 behavioral...
11/01/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
10/25/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
About 40% of firms polled for the annual KFF survey said their largest health plan available to employees did not cover a sufficient number of mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers.
About 40% of firms polled for the annual KFF survey said their largest health plan available to employees did not cover a sufficient number of mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers.
About 40% of firms polled for...
10/25/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Ari Markenson and Patrick Dunbar
Perspectives
10/25/2023
Ari Markenson
Patrick Dunbar
The proposed changes would improve beneficiary access to behavioral health services, while increasing payment rates prescribed for certain services.
The proposed changes would improve beneficiary access to behavioral health services, while increasing payment rates prescribed for certain services.
The proposed changes would...
10/25/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
10/23/2023
Ed Jones, PhD
Our executives must start the long, collaborative process of making primary care the frontline for behavioral health interventions.
Our executives must start the long, collaborative process of making primary care the frontline for behavioral health interventions.
Our executives must start the...
10/23/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
10/16/2023
Ed Jones, PhD
Our field needs to articulate how outpatient behavioral care can be comprehensive and efficient. The historical ceiling over our funding will be hard to pierce, but our best approach is to be bold: We should dare to propose how our services...
Our field needs to articulate how outpatient behavioral care can be comprehensive and efficient. The historical ceiling over our funding will be hard to pierce, but our best approach is to be bold: We should dare to propose how our services...
Our field needs to articulate...
10/16/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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