Access to mental health services in 19% of US counties—mostly rural—is severely hindered by a lack of psychiatrists and broadband, according to researchers from RAND Corporation and Harvard Medical School.
Access to mental health services in 19% of US counties—mostly rural—is severely hindered by a lack of psychiatrists and broadband, according to researchers from RAND Corporation and Harvard Medical School.
The value of psychotherapy may be a clinical debate for now, but it will transition into a business matter as health systems gradually take over the funding and oversight for therapy. We are nearing that point.
The value of psychotherapy may be a clinical debate for now, but it will transition into a business matter as health systems gradually take over the funding and oversight for therapy. We are nearing that point.
Many behavioral healthcare patients are not presented with choices of whether to receive in-person or telehealth-based care, according to a RAND Corporation study. The lack of options could be negatively impacting patient satisfaction and...
Many behavioral healthcare patients are not presented with choices of whether to receive in-person or telehealth-based care, according to a RAND Corporation study. The lack of options could be negatively impacting patient satisfaction and...
Better revenue cycle management practices can’t avert every catastrophe in healthcare, but they’re the foundation for better outcomes, higher-value care, and increased revenue capture.
Better revenue cycle management practices can’t avert every catastrophe in healthcare, but they’re the foundation for better outcomes, higher-value care, and increased revenue capture.
More than 75% of large employers surveyed reported an increase in mental health-related needs for their workforce, and another 16% anticipate a similar surge in the future, according to a Business Group on Health report.
More than 75% of large employers surveyed reported an increase in mental health-related needs for their workforce, and another 16% anticipate a similar surge in the future, according to a Business Group on Health report.
Behavioral healthcare is being merged into large health systems at a fast pace. Our field will be changed for generations. We need talented executives to help us make this transition.
Behavioral healthcare is being merged into large health systems at a fast pace. Our field will be changed for generations. We need talented executives to help us make this transition.
Spending on mental health services by Americans with private health insurance increased by 53% from March 2020 to August 2022, and use of services has increased by 39% over the same period, according to a RAND study.
Spending on mental health services by Americans with private health insurance increased by 53% from March 2020 to August 2022, and use of services has increased by 39% over the same period, according to a RAND study.
Social workers and other behavioral healthcare workers were found to be 112% more likely to die of a drug overdose than non-healthcare workers, according to a recent Columbia University study.
Social workers and other behavioral healthcare workers were found to be 112% more likely to die of a drug overdose than non-healthcare workers, according to a recent Columbia University study.
Acadia Healthcare has inked a deal to purchase the Priory Group for approximately $2.2 billion, bringing its total presence in the United Kingdom up to 2,200 beds.
Acadia Healthcare has inked a deal to purchase the Priory Group for approximately $2.2 billion, bringing its total presence in the United Kingdom up to 2,200 beds.
Lisa Marsilio has joined Caron Treatment Centers in the newly created position of chief operating officer, overseeing administrative, operational and regional recovery strategies.
Lisa Marsilio has joined Caron Treatment Centers in the newly created position of chief operating officer, overseeing administrative, operational and regional recovery strategies.