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12/16/2014
Class action lawsuits against commercial insurers will examine the standards by which reviewers determine the "medical necessity" of mental health and substance-abuse treatment
Class action lawsuits against commercial insurers will examine the standards by which reviewers determine the "medical necessity" of mental health and substance-abuse treatment
Class action lawsuits against...
12/16/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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12/12/2014
The social disintegration of our communities fueled by rampant poverty and readily available guns on every American street corner has created a deadly brew. Tragically, we have become an exceptionally violent society.
The social disintegration of our communities fueled by rampant poverty and readily available guns on every American street corner has created a deadly brew. Tragically, we have become an exceptionally violent society.
The social disintegration of our...
12/12/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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12/12/2014
Vanderbilt University authors say that the focus on mental illness after rare, mass shootings misdirects the conversation. The focus should be on everyday gun violence.
Vanderbilt University authors say that the focus on mental illness after rare, mass shootings misdirects the conversation. The focus should be on everyday gun violence.
Vanderbilt University authors...
12/12/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
12/09/2014
At the two year anniversary of the Newtown tragedy, policy momentum has slowed, and NAMI is concerned about the overall trend in access to care.
At the two year anniversary of the Newtown tragedy, policy momentum has slowed, and NAMI is concerned about the overall trend in access to care.
At the two year anniversary of...
12/09/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
12/05/2014
Behavioral health providers were left out of the federal EHR incentive program in 2009, but it’s time to remedy the situation.
Behavioral health providers were left out of the federal EHR incentive program in 2009, but it’s time to remedy the situation.
Behavioral health providers were...
12/05/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
News
12/05/2014
The rule will apply to providers that enter into new—or modify existing—federal contracts or subcontracts worth $10,000 or more on or after April 6, 2015.
The rule will apply to providers that enter into new—or modify existing—federal contracts or subcontracts worth $10,000 or more on or after April 6, 2015.
The rule will apply to providers...
12/05/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
12/03/2014
Conservatively estimated, at least three-quarters of all adults currently incarcerated have a mental health condition, a substance use condition, or both. There is little behavioral health care in facilities; and non-existent care as...
Conservatively estimated, at least three-quarters of all adults currently incarcerated have a mental health condition, a substance use condition, or both. There is little behavioral health care in facilities; and non-existent care as...
Conservatively estimated, at...
12/03/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
11/22/2014
The purpose of the symposium is to engage in productive and respectful dialogue about major mental health and substance use policy concerns confronting us, such as stigma, care access, service integration, and recovery, in order to identify...
The purpose of the symposium is to engage in productive and respectful dialogue about major mental health and substance use policy concerns confronting us, such as stigma, care access, service integration, and recovery, in order to identify...
The purpose of the symposium is...
11/22/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
11/10/2014
We are just discovering today that about one third to one half of those with I/DD also suffer from mental illness co-morbidities, such as depression. And we are learning that the prevalence of chronic physical co-morbidities, such as heart...
We are just discovering today that about one third to one half of those with I/DD also suffer from mental illness co-morbidities, such as depression. And we are learning that the prevalence of chronic physical co-morbidities, such as heart...
We are just discovering today...
11/10/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Blog
11/09/2014
Unfortunately, more than 7 million people with mental or substance use conditions still remain uninsured. We each have a personal obligation to help change that situation. Here are some technical sources to help you help others.
Unfortunately, more than 7 million people with mental or substance use conditions still remain uninsured. We each have a personal obligation to help change that situation. Here are some technical sources to help you help others.
Unfortunately, more than 7...
11/09/2014
Behavioral Healthcare Executive

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