# TheraNews — full text
> Behavioral health news and reference, without the noise
Publisher: AdvancedCare USA Inc., 1207 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806. TheraNews is a publication, not a healthcare provider. Nothing here is medical, legal, billing or financial advice.
Two kinds of article appear below. EDITORIAL articles are written for this site. ARCHIVE SUMMARIES are AI-assisted summaries of third-party reporting; each names its outlet and links the original. When citing archive material, cite the outlet named in the row, not this site.
## Contents
1. Reference pages (full text)
2. State policy trackers (full text, one per state and D.C.)
3. Editorial articles (full text)
4. Archive summaries indexed by topic (title · date · outlet · original URL · page URL)
# 1. Reference pages
## Add your clinic
URL: https://theranews.net/add-your-clinic
Description: List your behavioral health clinic on thera.news — reach clinic owners, billers, and behavioral health professionals across all 50 states.
thera.news reaches behavioral health clinic owners, billers, and practitioners across all 50 states. If you operate a therapy practice, psychiatric clinic, community behavioral health center, or related service, you can submit your clinic for inclusion in our state directories.
## What we list
We accept submissions from:
- **Therapy and counseling practices** — individual and group practices offering psychotherapy, counseling, or behavioral health services
- **Psychiatric clinics** — medication management, TMS, ketamine, and Spravato providers
- **Community behavioral health centers** — CCBHCs, community mental health centers, and nonprofit providers
- **Crisis and recovery programs** — mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization units, and residential treatment programs
- **Integrated care practices** — primary care clinics with embedded behavioral health services
## What we need from you
Use the form below to submit your clinic. Include:
- **Practice name** and main contact name
- **City and state** where your clinic operates
- **Services offered** (therapy types, medication management, TMS, ketamine, etc.)
- **Website URL** if available
- **Insurance and Medicaid acceptance** (optional but helpful)
- **Anything specific** you want potential patients or partners to know
## How we verify
Every submission is reviewed by a human editor before publication. We verify:
1. The practice exists at the stated location (website, NPI registry, or state licensing board)
2. At least one listed provider holds an active state license
3. The listed services match the provider's scope of practice
We do not publish unverified listings. There is no fee for inclusion — thera.news is a free directory.
## What happens after submission
1. You submit the form below
2. We review within 5 business days
3. If approved, your clinic appears in the relevant state page directory
4. You receive a confirmation email with a link to your listing
*Note: We do not sell, share, or rent submission data. Clinic information is published only in our public directory and is never used for marketing without explicit consent.*
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## Mental health parity, explained
URL: https://theranews.net/mental-health-parity
Description: A plain-language explainer of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: the six benefit classifications, financial requirements, quantitative and nonquantitative treatment limitations, the CAA 2021 comparative-analysis duty, the 2024 final rule, and the regulators to contact. Sourced to CMS, the Federal Register and the U.S. Code.
Mental health parity is the federal rule that a health plan may not make mental health or substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits harder to get than medical or surgical benefits. The governing statute is the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA). This page explains what it requires, what it does not do, who it reaches, and where to take a concern. Every statement below is drawn from the CMS and Federal Register pages listed under Sources, as read on October 22, 2026. For analysis of enforcement trends, see our [parity enforcement report](/blog/2026-08-20-mental-health-parity-enforcement-report-2026/) and the [policy and payers section](/sections/policy-and-payers/).
## What MHPAEA requires
CMS summarizes the law this way: MHPAEA "generally prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on those benefits than on medical/surgical benefits."
In practice the statute and its regulations compare three things between MH/SUD and medical/surgical benefits:
1. **Financial requirements** — deductibles, copayments, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximums.
2. **Quantitative treatment limitations (QTLs)** — numerical limits such as visit limits and day limits.
3. **Nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs)** — limits that are not numbers, such as prior authorization, medical management, step therapy, network composition standards and out-of-network reimbursement methodologies.
The test is applied separately within six **classifications** of benefits: inpatient in-network, inpatient out-of-network, outpatient in-network, outpatient out-of-network, emergency care, and prescription drugs. Sub-classifications are permitted for office visits (separate from other outpatient services) and for plans with multiple tiers of in-network providers.
| Term | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Financial requirement | A cost the enrollee pays | $40 copay per visit; 20% coinsurance |
| Quantitative treatment limitation | A numerical limit on benefits | 20 outpatient visits per year |
| Nonquantitative treatment limitation | A non-numerical limit on scope or duration | Prior authorization; step therapy; network admission standards |
| Classification | One of six benefit buckets compared separately | Outpatient, in-network |
| "Substantially all / predominant" test | The standard for comparing financial requirements and QTLs across a classification | A copay may apply to MH/SUD only if it is the predominant copay applied to substantially all medical/surgical benefits in that classification |
| Comparative analysis | The written analysis a plan must prepare for each NQTL it applies to MH/SUD benefits | Documenting how prior-authorization criteria for psychotherapy compare with those for physical therapy |
Three rules from the 2013 regulation, as CMS describes them:
- **Cumulative financial requirements must be combined.** Deductibles and out-of-pocket limits in a classification must combine medical/surgical and MH/SUD benefits; a separate mental-health deductible is not permitted.
- **No MH/SUD-only limits.** MHPAEA "prohibits separate financial requirements and treatment limitations that apply only to MH/SUD benefits."
- **NQTLs must be comparable as written and in operation.** A plan may not impose an NQTL on MH/SUD benefits in a classification unless the "processes, strategies, evidentiary standards, or other factors" used are comparable to, and applied no more stringently than, those used for medical/surgical benefits in the same classification. The 2013 final regulation removed an earlier exception that had allowed differences based on "recognized clinically appropriate standards of care." Geographic limits, facility-type limits and network adequacy standards are all subject to the NQTL rules.
## What MHPAEA does not do
- **It does not require coverage.** CMS is explicit: the law "does NOT require group health plans or health insurance issuers to cover MH/SUD benefits." The coverage mandate for individual and small-group plans comes from the Affordable Care Act's essential health benefit (EHB) rules, which treat MH/SUD services as one of ten EHB categories for non-grandfathered plans.
- **It does not set prices or reimbursement rates.** Parity compares how limits are designed and applied; it does not fix what a plan pays a clinician, although out-of-network reimbursement methodology is an NQTL that must be comparable.
- **It does not reach Medicare.** CMS notes that Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP "are not group health plans or issuers of health insurance." Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP and Medicaid alternative benefit plans are brought under certain MHPAEA requirements through the Social Security Act and a 2016 final rule (see Sources). Medicare is not.
- **It does not directly reach small employers.** CMS states MHPAEA "does not apply directly to small group health plans," although its requirements are applied indirectly through the EHB rules. A small employer is generally one with 1 to 50 employees, with a state option to extend the definition to 1 to 100.
## Who regulates which plan
Which agency hears a complaint depends on how the coverage is arranged. CMS describes the split as follows:
| Coverage type | Regulator |
|---|---|
| Insurance purchased from an issuer (insured group plans and the individual market) | The state insurance department |
| Private employer plan that pays claims itself (self-funded) | U.S. Department of Labor (EBSA) |
| Non-federal governmental plan (state and local government employers) | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (CMS) |
| Medicaid managed care, CHIP, Medicaid alternative benefit plans | State Medicaid agency, under the 2016 CMS final rule |
CMS's advice: "Contact your employer's plan administrator to find out if your group coverage is insured or self-funded and to determine what entity or entities regulate your benefits." Some states have parity requirements stricter than the federal floor; the [state trackers](/states) on this site log state-level parity legislation and enforcement actions as they are reported.
## The 2021 comparative-analysis requirement
Section 203 of Title II of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (enacted December 27, 2020) amended MHPAEA to require plans and issuers that offer both medical/surgical and MH/SUD benefits and impose NQTLs on MH/SUD benefits "to perform and document their comparative analyses of the design and application of NQTLs." Beginning 45 days after enactment, those analyses must be made available to the Departments or applicable state authorities upon request. This is the documentation regulators ask for first when they examine a plan's prior-authorization, concurrent-review or network practices.
## The 2024 final rules
On September 9, 2024, HHS, Labor and the Treasury released new final rules implementing MHPAEA; they were published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2024 (89 FR, document 2024-20612) with an effective date of November 22, 2024. According to the rule's abstract and CMS's summary, the rules:
- amend the NQTL standard to prohibit plans and issuers from using NQTLs that place greater restrictions on access to MH/SUD benefits than on medical/surgical benefits;
- require plans and issuers to collect and evaluate relevant data on the impact of NQTLs on access, and to take reasonable action where the data show material differences;
- codify the CAA 2021 comparative-analysis requirement and set content requirements and timeframes for responding to requests for those analyses, including for network composition, out-of-network reimbursement rates, and medical management and prior authorization NQTLs;
- prohibit the use of discriminatory information, evidence, sources or standards that systematically disfavor access to MH/SUD benefits when designing NQTLs;
- implement the sunset of the opt-out election previously available to self-funded non-federal governmental plans.
Rules of this scope are routinely litigated and their applicability dates can be adjusted by the Departments. This page states what the published rule says; it does not track enforcement posture or court actions. Check the Federal Register document and the Departments' MHPAEA pages for the current status before relying on a specific provision, and see our [enforcement report](/blog/2026-08-20-mental-health-parity-enforcement-report-2026/) for analysis.
## How to raise a parity concern
1. **Identify the plan type.** Ask the employer's plan administrator whether the coverage is insured or self-funded, or check the plan documents. This decides the regulator.
2. **Gather the paper.** Keep the denial letter or policy, the plan's summary plan description, and the comparable medical/surgical rule if you can find it. For a clinician, note the CPT code, the service, and the limitation applied.
3. **Ask the plan.** Request the plan's criteria for the limitation and, where applicable, the NQTL comparative analysis. MHPAEA imposes disclosure requirements on plans and issuers.
4. **Contact the regulator.** CMS publishes this route for parity concerns: "contact our help line at 1-877-267-2323 extension 6-1565 or at phig@cms.hhs.gov. You may also contact a benefit advisor in one of the Department of Labor's regional offices at www.askebsa.dol.gov or by calling toll free at 1-866-444-3272." For insured coverage, the state insurance department is the primary regulator.
5. **Use the plan's appeal rights in parallel.** A parity complaint does not pause claim-appeal deadlines.
## Statutory text
- Private employer plans: ERISA section 712, codified at [29 U.S.C. § 1185a](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/1185a).
- Insurers and non-federal governmental plans: Public Health Service Act section 2726, codified at [42 U.S.C. § 300gg-26](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/300gg-26).
- The Internal Revenue Code contains a parallel provision for group health plans (26 U.S.C. § 9812).
## Sources
All sources were read on October 22, 2026.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, "The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)," [cms.gov](https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/private-health-insurance/mental-health-parity-addiction-equity). Source for the statutory summary, the six classifications, the 2013 regulation provisions, applicability, regulator split, the Medicaid/CHIP note and the help-line contacts quoted above.
- Departments of the Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services, "Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act," final rules, Federal Register, published September 23, 2024, effective November 22, 2024, [federalregister.gov, document 2024-20612](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/23/2024-20612/requirements-related-to-the-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act). Source for the 2024 rule summary.
- Final regulation implementing MHPAEA, Federal Register, November 13, 2013 (78 FR 68240), [gpo.gov PDF](http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-11-13/pdf/2013-27086.pdf), as linked from the CMS page.
- CMS, "Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs; Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008," final rule, March 30, 2016, [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/03/30/2016-06876/medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance-programs-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-of), as linked from the CMS page.
- [29 U.S.C. § 1185a](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/29/1185a) and [42 U.S.C. § 300gg-26](https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/300gg-26), Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School.
*This page is educational. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Coverage disputes turn on the plan's documents and the regulator's reading of them; consult the plan, the regulator or counsel before acting.*
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## Treatment Pricing
URL: https://theranews.net/pricing
Description: Out-of-pocket costs and insurance coverage for behavioral health treatments across all 50 US states — TMS, ketamine, Spravato, and therapy session pricing.
Behavioral health treatment costs vary widely by state, insurance plan, and provider type. These pricing guides break down what patients actually pay for common treatments, with ranges by region and insurance status.
## Why behavioral health pricing is hard to pin down
Unlike a retail product, the price a patient pays for a behavioral health treatment depends on at least five variables: the provider's cash rate, whether the provider is in-network, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, whether prior authorization is required, and the state's Medicaid or parity rules. Two patients receiving the same treatment in the same city can pay materially different amounts based on these factors alone. That is why the guides below anchor on published cash rates and public insurance fee schedules while noting where commercial coverage is most variable.
## How to use the state pricing guides
Each guide lists the treatment, typical per-session or per-dose costs, the expected number of sessions in a full course, and the major insurance pathways. Look for the "cash pay" row if you are uninsured or out-of-network, and the Medicare/Medicaid rows if you are relying on public coverage. Commercial coverage is the most variable category, so the guides flag the prior-authorization and step-therapy requirements that often determine whether a claim is paid.
## What drives out-of-pocket cost
- **Network status.** An in-network provider bills the negotiated rate; out-of-network costs depend on whether your plan has any out-of-network benefit.
- **Deductible and coinsurance.** Even with insurance, patients may owe the full deductible before cost-sharing kicks in.
- **Prior authorization.** Treatments like TMS, Spravato, and ketamine often require pre-approval; a denial can convert an insured visit into a cash-pay visit.
- **State mandates.** Some states have stronger parity laws or Medicaid coverage for specific treatments, which changes the effective price.
- **Setting of care.** Hospital-based clinics, private practices, and infusion centers often bill at different rates for the same procedure code.
## Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage
Medicare fee schedules are public and usually the easiest to verify. Medicaid rates vary by state and are published in state plan documents or provider manuals. Commercial plans are the least transparent: the allowed amount is negotiated between the insurer and the provider, and it is rarely posted. When a commercial plan is involved, the safest assumption is to budget for the out-of-network cash rate until you receive an estimate of benefits in writing.
## How to verify a quote
Ask the provider for the CPT or HCPCS code they will bill, the cash rate, and whether they will submit to your insurance. Then call your insurer with the code and provider NPI to confirm whether the provider is in-network and whether prior authorization is required. If the insurer cannot confirm, ask for a written estimate of benefits before starting treatment.
## Treatment-specific pricing guides
## TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
[TMS Therapy Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026](/blog/2026-08-19-tms-treatment-pricing-by-state) — Cost per session, total treatment course, insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial), and cash pay rates for TMS therapy across US regions.
## Ketamine Therapy
[Ketamine Therapy Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026](/blog/2026-08-20-ketamine-treatment-pricing-by-state) — Cost per infusion, total treatment course, insurance coverage, and cash pay rates for IV ketamine therapy.
## Spravato (Esketamine)
[Spravato Treatment Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026](/blog/2026-08-21-spravato-treatment-pricing-by-state) — Cost per dose, total treatment course, Medicare/Medicaid/commercial coverage, REMS program requirements, and patient cost-sharing.
## Therapy and Counseling
[Therapy Session Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026](/blog/2026-08-22-therapy-session-pricing-by-state) — Cost per session by type (individual, couples, group, family), insurance vs cash pay, sliding scale rates, and regional cost differences.
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*Pricing data is compiled from public sources, provider websites, and insurance fee schedules. Actual costs vary by provider, plan, and location. Contact providers directly for exact pricing.*
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## Reviews & Comparisons
URL: https://theranews.net/reviews
Description: Independent reviews of EMR/EHR systems, practice management software, RCM services, and health insurance payers for behavioral health and therapy clinics.
Choosing the right software and services is one of the most consequential decisions a behavioral health practice makes. These reviews cover the major vendors in each category, with a focus on behavioral health-specific needs: 42 CFR Part 2 compliance, therapy note formats, group therapy documentation, telehealth integration, and parity-compliant billing.
## EMR / EHR Systems
[Best EMR/EHR Systems for Behavioral Health Practices in 2026](/blog/2026-08-15-best-emr-ehr-systems-behavioral-health) — A comparison of the top electronic health record platforms used by behavioral health clinics, covering clinical documentation, e-prescribing, Part 2 compliance, and telehealth integration.
## Practice Management Software
[Best Practice Management Software for Therapy Practices in 2026](/blog/2026-08-16-best-practice-management-software-therapy) — A review of the top PM platforms including SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Valant, Tebra, and DrChrono, evaluated on scheduling, billing, compliance, and clinical workflows.
## Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
[Best RCM and Medical Billing Services for Behavioral Health in 2026](/blog/2026-08-17-best-rcm-services-behavioral-health) — A comparison of RCM service providers and medical billing companies serving behavioral health, covering claim scrubbing, denial management, eligibility verification, and appeals.
## Insurance Payers
[Behavioral Health Payer Guide: Rates, Prior Auth, and Parity Compliance in 2026](/blog/2026-08-18-behavioral-health-payer-guide-2026) — A review of major payers covering behavioral health, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealth/Optum, Humana, Magellan, Beacon, and state Medicaid programs.
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*These reviews are not sponsored. We do not accept payment from vendors for inclusion or ranking. If you have experience with any of these products, email tips@thera.news to share your feedback.*
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## Service Providers
URL: https://theranews.net/service-providers
Description: Directory of therapy, psychiatric, and behavioral health service providers across all 50 states. Find providers by state or list your own practice.
This directory connects behavioral health clinic owners, practice managers, and professionals with service providers across the country. Browse by state to find therapists, psychiatric practices, community behavioral health centers, crisis programs, and integrated care providers.
## How to use this directory
1. **Find a provider** — Select a state below to view behavioral health service providers in that area
2. **Connect on LinkedIn** — Each listing includes a LinkedIn link where available for professional networking
3. **List your practice** — Use the [Add your Clinic](/add-your-clinic) form to submit your practice for inclusion
## What's listed
- **Therapy and counseling practices** — Individual and group practices
- **Psychiatric clinics** — Medication management, TMS, ketamine, Spravato providers
- **Community behavioral health centers** — CCBHCs, CMHCs, and nonprofit providers
- **Crisis and recovery programs** — Mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization, residential treatment
- **Integrated care practices** — Primary care with embedded behavioral health
- **Billing and RCM companies** — Revenue cycle management services for behavioral health
- **EMR/EHR consultants** — Implementation and optimization specialists
## Browse by state
Select a state to view providers:
- [Alabama](/alabama) — [Alaska](/alaska) — [Arizona](/arizona) — [Arkansas](/arkansas)
- [California](/california) — [Colorado](/colorado) — [Connecticut](/connecticut)
- [Delaware](/delaware) — [Florida](/florida) — [Georgia](/georgia) — [Hawaii](/hawaii)
- [Idaho](/idaho) — [Illinois](/illinois) — [Indiana](/indiana) — [Iowa](/iowa)
- [Kansas](/kansas) — [Kentucky](/kentucky) — [Louisiana](/louisiana)
- [Maine](/maine) — [Maryland](/maryland) — [Massachusetts](/massachusetts)
- [Michigan](/michigan) — [Minnesota](/minnesota) — [Mississippi](/mississippi)
- [Missouri](/missouri) — [Montana](/montana)
- [Nebraska](/nebraska) — [Nevada](/nevada) — [New Hampshire](/new-hampshire)
- [New Jersey](/new-jersey) — [New Mexico](/new-mexico) — [New York](/new-york)
- [North Carolina](/north-carolina) — [North Dakota](/north-dakota)
- [Ohio](/ohio) — [Oklahoma](/oklahoma) — [Oregon](/oregon)
- [Pennsylvania](/pennsylvania) — [Rhode Island](/rhode-island)
- [South Carolina](/south-carolina) — [South Dakota](/south-dakota)
- [Tennessee](/tennessee) — [Texas](/texas) — [Utah](/utah)
- [Vermont](/vermont) — [Virginia](/virginia) — [Washington](/washington)
- [West Virginia](/west-virginia) — [Wisconsin](/wisconsin) — [Wyoming](/wyoming)
- [Washington, D.C.](/dc)
## List your practice
Use the form below to submit your practice for inclusion in the directory. Include your practice name, state, services, website, and LinkedIn profile URL if you'd like to be connectable on LinkedIn.
*The form at the bottom of this page submits to our editorial team. We verify all listings before publishing — no fee, no paid placement.*
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## Behavioral Health News by State
URL: https://theranews.net/states
Description: Browse therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news by state — all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., with dated, source-linked updates from 2025-2026.
Select a state to view therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from 2025 and 2026. Each state page tracks legislation, funding announcements, crisis services, telehealth, Medicaid parity, workforce developments, and significant events — all with source links.
## What the state tracker covers
State policy moves faster than federal rulemaking, and the details that matter to a practice are often buried in agency notices, Medicaid plan amendments, and legislative calendars. The state pages on this site collect the changes that affect day-to-day operations:
- **Legislation and regulation** — bills, statutes, and agency rules affecting licensure, scope of practice, telehealth, and payer oversight.
- **Funding and grants** — state and federal funding announcements, workforce investments, and crisis infrastructure spending.
- **Crisis services** — 988 call center deployment, mobile crisis teams, and school-based behavioral health programs.
- **Medicaid and parity** — managed care changes, network adequacy standards, and state-level parity enforcement actions.
- **Workforce** — licensure compacts, scope-of-practice reforms, and supervision pathway changes.
- **Telehealth** — state-specific audio/video coverage rules and interstate licensure requirements.
## How to read a state page
Each state page is organized by month and year. Entries are dated, summarized in plain language, and linked to the primary source. If a claim is time-sensitive, we include the effective date or the date the source was published. The goal is to give clinicians and clinic operators a quick scan of what changed, with a direct link to read the full document.
## Coverage is updated continuously
We add new state entries as we identify public-source developments. If you see a bill, rule, grant, or court decision that should be included, send it to us with a link to the primary source. We will verify it and add it to the tracker.
## States A–C
- [Alabama](/alabama)
- [Alaska](/alaska)
- [Arizona](/arizona)
- [Arkansas](/arkansas)
- [California](/california)
- [Colorado](/colorado)
- [Connecticut](/connecticut)
## States D–H
- [Delaware](/delaware)
- [Florida](/florida)
- [Georgia](/georgia)
- [Hawaii](/hawaii)
- [Idaho](/idaho)
- [Illinois](/illinois)
- [Indiana](/indiana)
- [Iowa](/iowa)
## States K–M
- [Kansas](/kansas)
- [Kentucky](/kentucky)
- [Louisiana](/louisiana)
- [Maine](/maine)
- [Maryland](/maryland)
- [Massachusetts](/massachusetts)
- [Michigan](/michigan)
- [Minnesota](/minnesota)
- [Mississippi](/mississippi)
- [Missouri](/missouri)
- [Montana](/montana)
## States N–O
- [Nebraska](/nebraska)
- [Nevada](/nevada)
- [New Hampshire](/new-hampshire)
- [New Jersey](/new-jersey)
- [New Mexico](/new-mexico)
- [New York](/new-york)
- [North Carolina](/north-carolina)
- [North Dakota](/north-dakota)
- [Ohio](/ohio)
- [Oklahoma](/oklahoma)
- [Oregon](/oregon)
## States P–W
- [Pennsylvania](/pennsylvania)
- [Rhode Island](/rhode-island)
- [South Carolina](/south-carolina)
- [South Dakota](/south-dakota)
- [Tennessee](/tennessee)
- [Texas](/texas)
- [Utah](/utah)
- [Vermont](/vermont)
- [Virginia](/virginia)
- [Washington](/washington)
- [West Virginia](/west-virginia)
- [Wisconsin](/wisconsin)
- [Wyoming](/wyoming)
## Washington, D.C.
- [Washington, D.C.](/dc)
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*Don't see your state's latest news? Email tips@thera.news with a source link and we'll add it.*
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# 2. State policy trackers
## Alabama: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/alabama
Newest entry: 2026-08-12
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Alabama in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Alabama faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Alabama therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 12, 2026 — Alabama expands Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics across four additional counties**
The Alabama Department of Mental Health expanded its CCBHC network into Jackson, Marshall, Cleburne, and Calhoun counties, deploying mobile crisis intervention teams and standardized outpatient therapy across rural regions.
*Source: [Alabama Department of Mental Health](https://mh.alabama.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Birmingham and Tuscaloosa VA Medical Centers selected for nationwide trial testing psilocybin therapy for veterans with PTSD and depression.**
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the nationwide "Psilocybin Intervention for Veterans Overcoming Treatment-Resistant Depression" (PIVOT) trial, designating the Birmingham VA Health Care System and Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center as active research sites. The double-blind study evaluates synthetic psilocybin treatment for veterans suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive disorder and PTSD.
*Source: [https://www.va.gov](https://www.va.gov)*
## May 2026
**May 28, 2026 — Alabama Department of Mental Health approves expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model to four additional counties.**
The Alabama Department of Mental Health announced that Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare and Highland Health Systems received federal approval to transition to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). The transition expands comprehensive 24/7 crisis intervention and integrated behavioral health services across Jackson, Marshall, Cleburne, and Calhoun counties regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
*Source: [https://mh.alabama.gov/press-releases/](https://mh.alabama.gov/press-releases/)*
## April 2026
**April 14, 2026 — U.S. Senate committee passes Senator Katie Britt's Stop the Scroll Act to mandate mental health warnings on social media.**
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the bipartisan Stop the Scroll Act co-authored by Alabama Senator Katie Britt and Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman. The legislation mandates pop-up mental health warning labels and direct access to crisis resources for social media users under 18 to combat youth depression and addiction.
*Source: [https://www.britt.senate.gov](https://www.britt.senate.gov)*
## February 2026
**February 18, 2026 — Coosa Valley Medical Center awarded Certificate of Need to add adult and geriatric psychiatric beds in Sylacauga.**
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency approved a Certificate of Need allowing Coosa Valley Medical Center to add 20 adult psychiatric beds and 5 geriatric psychiatric beds to its Sylacauga facility. The expansion addresses severe acute inpatient psychiatric care shortages across East-Central Alabama.
*Source: [https://www.alreporter.com](https://www.alreporter.com)*
## January 2026
**January 22, 2026 — Alabama Reentry 2030 Task Force expands telehealth and long-acting injectable psychiatric medications for formerly incarcerated individuals.**
Alabama's Reentry 2030 Task Force announced new behavioral health standards requiring state-funded recovery housing and day reporting centers to integrate telehealth care and long-acting injectable psychiatric medications. The cross-agency collaboration between the Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health, and Bureau of Pardons and Paroles aims to prevent treatment gaps for individuals with serious mental illness upon release from prison.
*Source: [https://www.alreporter.com](https://www.alreporter.com)*
## October 2025
**October 1, 2025 — Alabama Act 2025-455 takes effect, raising minor consent age to 16 and requiring parental opt-in for school mental health services.**
Signed into law as SB101 and taking effect October 1, 2025, Alabama Act 2025-455 raised the age of minor medical and mental health consent from 14 to 16 years old. The legislation mandates that public schools obtain explicit written parental permission before students under 16 can receive ongoing mental health services or counseling, with exceptions for acute crisis intervention and mandatory abuse reporting.
*Source: [https://alison.legislature.state.al.us](https://alison.legislature.state.al.us)*
## August 2025
**August 15, 2025 — Alabama Board of Medical Examiners removes intrusive mental health questions from state medical license applications.**
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners updated its licensing applications to eliminate invasive historical mental health questions, earning recognition as a 2025 Wellbeing First Champion. The revised applications focus solely on current conditions that may impair practice, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage physicians to seek behavioral health care without fear of professional repercussions.
*Source: [https://www.albme.gov](https://www.albme.gov)*
## May 2025
**May 20, 2025 — Alabama launches CredibleMind free digital behavioral health and self-care platform statewide.**
The Alabama Department of Public Health and Alabama Department of Mental Health partnered with county health departments to launch CredibleMind, a free online mental wellness platform. The tool offers confidential, self-guided access to evidence-based mental health resources, self-assessments, and local support services to help residents manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
*Source: [https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov](https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov)*
## April 2025
**April 7, 2025 — Governor Kay Ivey signs the Houston/Hunter Act establishing a voluntary temporary firearm storage program for veterans in crisis.**
Governor Kay Ivey signed SB40 into law as Act 2025-93, creating the SAFER Together program for voluntary, temporary firearm storage during mental health emergencies. Named in honor of two Alabama veterans who died by suicide, the legislation grants civil immunity to participating gun dealers and law enforcement agencies holding firearms for at-risk individuals.
*Source: [https://governor.alabama.gov](https://governor.alabama.gov)*
## February 2025
**February 10, 2025 — Alabama Department of Mental Health opens the SpectraCare Crisis Care Center in Dothan to serve Southeast Alabama.**
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Mental Health officials celebrated the grand opening of the state's sixth mental health crisis center in Dothan, providing 24/7 care for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies across 20 counties. The facility features 15 temporary observation beds and 12 extended observation beds designed to divert patients from emergency departments and county jails.
*Source: [https://mh.alabama.gov/press-releases/](https://mh.alabama.gov/press-releases/)*
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*This page is updated as new Alabama behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Alaska: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/alaska
Newest entry: 2026-07-01
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Alaska in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Alaska faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Alaska therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## May 2026
**May 20, 2026 — Alaska enacts SB 41 expanding youth suicide prevention and deploys 72M rural health funding**
Governor Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 41 into law, mandating expanded mental health curricula and crisis intervention training in Alaska public schools while health networks deployed telepsychiatry across remote tribal villages.
*Source: [Alaska Department of Health](https://health.alaska.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — Alaska Department of Health implements 3.2% Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for behavioral health providers.**
The Alaska Division of Behavioral Health enacted a 3.2% inflationary rate adjustment across Medicaid-covered mental health and substance use disorder services effective July 1, 2026. The updated rate schedule covers diagnostic assessments, individual and group psychotherapy, and 1115 demonstration waiver services. State officials implemented the increase to help community behavioral health centers sustain operations and combat workforce shortages amidst rising operational costs.
*Source: [https://health.alaska.gov](https://health.alaska.gov)*
## June 2026
**June 19, 2026 — Governor Dunleavy vetoes legislation mandating K-12 mental health education guidelines in Alaska schools.**
Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed Senate Bill 41, a bipartisan measure passed by the Alaska Legislature to establish statewide guidelines for K-12 mental health instruction. The bill aimed to place mental health education on par with physical education to address Alaska's elevated youth suicide rates. A subsequent legislative effort to override the governor's veto fell two votes short of the required two-thirds majority.
*Source: [https://www.frontiersman.com](https://www.frontiersman.com)*
**June 16, 2026 — Juneau launches new Safe Place program to connect youth in crisis with immediate support.**
The City and Borough of Juneau, in partnership with local emergency responders and community organizations, introduced the Safe Place initiative for youth ages 10–17. Designated Safe Place sites—including municipal facilities, fire stations, and local businesses—allow staff to immediately connect at-risk youth with responders from the Shéiyi Xaat Hít emergency youth shelter. The initiative expands community safety nets for youth during summer months and after-school hours.
*Source: [https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/16/juneau-launches-safe-place-program-youth-in-crisis/](https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/16/juneau-launches-safe-place-program-youth-in-crisis/)*
**June 15, 2026 — Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority allocates $9.8 million in fourth-quarter grant investments.**
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees approved $9.8 million in fourth-quarter grants for fiscal year 2026 to support beneficiary-serving agencies across the state. The grant awards fund projects expanding crisis response infrastructure, supportive housing, substance use disorder recovery, and workforce development. The funding aims to bolster community-based mental health services and reduce unnecessary institutionalizations.
*Source: [https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org](https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org)*
**June 1, 2026 — Alaska is selected for federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program.**
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected Alaska as one of ten states to participate in the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid demonstration program. The program provides enhanced federal Medicaid reimbursement to community behavioral health clinics that deliver comprehensive 24/7 crisis intervention, addiction treatment, and outpatient mental health care. Participating clinics will receive sustainable funding to expand multi-disciplinary care teams and integrate physical and mental healthcare services.
*Source: [https://health.alaska.gov](https://health.alaska.gov)*
## March 2026
**March 24, 2026 — Youth advocates urge Alaska lawmakers to enact telephone surcharge for dedicated crisis services funding.**
Alaska youth and mental health advocates rallied at the State Capitol to support House Bill 138 and Senate Bill 196, which propose a 98-cent monthly surcharge on telephone lines. The fee is projected to generate $6 million to $8 million annually for a newly created Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund. This dedicated revenue stream would sustainably support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, mobile crisis teams, and crisis stabilization centers across Alaska.
*Source: [https://www.ktoo.org/2026/03/24/alaska-youth-rally-suicide-prevention-funding/](https://www.ktoo.org/2026/03/24/alaska-youth-rally-suicide-prevention-funding/)*
## December 2025
**December 11, 2025 — Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority awards over $7.2 million in second-quarter grants.**
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority announced more than $7.2 million in grant funding during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The awards focus on strengthening behavioral health workforce capacity, expanding regional crisis stabilization centers, and supporting family caregivers of individuals with complex mental health needs. These investments align with the Trust's five-year integrated mental health program plan.
*Source: [https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org](https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org)*
**December 4, 2025 — Staff and alumni sound alarm on youth mental health crisis at Mt. Edgecumbe High School following position cuts.**
Alumni and former staff of Mt. Edgecumbe High School testified before the Alaska State Board of Education regarding a severe mental health crisis at the Sitka residential school. They reported that eight students were hospitalized for suicidal ideation over a two-week period after budget cuts led to the removal of a dedicated on-site mental health coordinator. Advocates called for the immediate reinstatement of licensed mental health professionals in student dormitories.
*Source: [https://www.ktoo.org/2025/12/04/mt-edgecumbe-high-school-mental-health-crisis/](https://www.ktoo.org/2025/12/04/mt-edgecumbe-high-school-mental-health-crisis/)*
## July 2025
**July 22, 2025 — Juneau mobile crisis response team demonstrates success in diverting emergency room mental health visits.**
Juneau's mobile crisis team—a joint operational partnership between Bartlett Regional Hospital clinicians and Capital City Fire/Rescue EMTs—marked successful progress in its first full year of operation. The specialized unit responds directly to community behavioral health emergencies to de-escalate crisis situations on site. By providing immediate field intervention, the team has significantly reduced police involvement and diverted individuals in crisis from crowded hospital emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.ktoo.org/2025/07/22/juneau-mobile-crisis-team-expands-reach/](https://www.ktoo.org/2025/07/22/juneau-mobile-crisis-team-expands-reach/)*
## March 2025
**March 18, 2025 — Alaska Senate committee considers bill allowing minors aged 16 and older to consent to outpatient therapy.**
The Alaska Senate Health and Social Services Committee held hearings on Senate Bill 90, which seeks to permit teenagers aged 16 and 17 to independently access outpatient mental health therapy without requiring parental consent. Mental health clinicians and advocates testified that financial and parental barriers often prevent youth in distress from seeking timely care. The measure aims to improve access for adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma before crises escalate.
*Source: [https://www.ktoo.org/2025/03/18/alaska-senate-bill-age-of-consent-therapy/](https://www.ktoo.org/2025/03/18/alaska-senate-bill-age-of-consent-therapy/)*
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*This page is updated as new Alaska behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Arizona: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/arizona
Newest entry: 2026-08-08
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Arizona in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Arizona faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Arizona therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 8, 2026 — Arizona advances secure residential treatment pilot and e-licensing platform for therapists**
Arizona health regulators moved forward with implementation of Senate Bill 1630 to expand secure residential treatment facilities for adults with serious mental illness (SMI). Simultaneously, the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners fully deployed its unified e-licensing portal to accelerate credentialing for counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers.
*Source: [Arizona Department of Health Services](https://www.azdhs.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 22, 2026 — Arizona enacted Senate Bill 1630 establishing a three-year pilot program for enhanced residential treatment for adults with serious mental illness.**
Senate Bill 1630 authorizes AHCCCS to establish a pilot program licensing specialized residential facilities that provide round-the-clock intensive behavioral healthcare. The initiative targets individuals with severe, persistent mental illness who require higher levels of care than traditional outpatient services to break cycles of hospitalization and homelessness.
*Source: [https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0188.htm](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0188.htm)*
**June 19, 2026 — Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1400 into law authorizing confidential mental health and wellness programs for Arizona public safety personnel.**
Senate Bill 1400 authorizes law enforcement and public safety agencies to establish formal, confidential peer support and counseling programs for emergency responders. The bill grants legal confidentiality protections so first responders can seek behavioral healthcare for occupational trauma without fear of public disclosure.
*Source: [https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0173.htm](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0173.htm)*
**June 19, 2026 — Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1243 into law to strengthen notice requirements and oversight for court-ordered mental health treatment.**
Senate Bill 1243 updates statutory procedures governing court-ordered behavioral health treatment in Arizona by enhancing mandatory notification requirements to legal guardians and family members before a patient's release. The law aims to improve care continuity, family involvement, and safety oversight during civil mental health commitments.
*Source: [https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0168.htm](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/laws/0168.htm)*
## April 2026
**April 14, 2026 — Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2093, preserving Arizona's statutory requirement for mental health instruction in public middle and high schools.**
House Bill 2093 sought to eliminate existing mandatory school mental health education guidelines for grades 6 through 12. Governor Hobbs vetoed the measure, emphasizing that early school-based behavioral health education is essential for identifying youth mental health challenges and preventing crises.
*Source: [https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2026/04/governor-hobbs-vetoes-hb2093](https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2026/04/governor-hobbs-vetoes-hb2093)*
## November 2025
**November 5, 2025 — Governor Katie Hobbs announced Arizona's application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding to bolster rural mental health and healthcare infrastructure.**
The statewide application sought federal grant funding to expand tele-behavioral health services, crisis care access, and workforce incentives across rural Arizona communities. Federal officials subsequently awarded Arizona $167 million for fiscal year 2026 to execute the rural health transition plan through AHCCCS.
*Source: [https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/11/governor-hobbs-announces-rural-health-transformation-program](https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/11/governor-hobbs-announces-rural-health-transformation-program)*
**November 2, 2025 — The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners implemented updated administrative rules governing mental health clinical practices and telehealth standards.**
The updated administrative rules took effect on November 2, 2025, modernizing informed consent procedures and establishing future disclosure requirements for artificial intelligence use in clinical documentation. The regulations also updated statutory titles, replacing "substance abuse counselor" with "addiction counselor" across licensed disciplines.
*Source: [https://www.azbbhe.us/](https://www.azbbhe.us/)*
## October 2025
**October 1, 2025 — AHCCCS expanded Medicaid coverage to provide pre-release behavioral and physical health services for incarcerated youth 30 days prior to community reentry.**
Under new policy guidelines taking effect October 1, 2025, AHCCCS allows eligible incarcerated youth under age 21 to receive targeted case management and mental health evaluations prior to release. Initial implementation launched at the Adobe Mountain School to bridge care gaps and support successful community reintegration.
*Source: [https://www.azahcccs.gov/AHCCCS/Initiatives/Reentry/](https://www.azahcccs.gov/AHCCCS/Initiatives/Reentry/)*
## June 2025
**June 27, 2025 — Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1405 extending Arizona's Mental Health Transition Program for non-violent incarcerated individuals through 2031.**
Senate Bill 1405 reauthorizes and extends the state's Mental Health Transition Program for an additional five years, allowing eligible non-violent inmates with mental health conditions to transition into community-based care prior to release. The program aims to reduce recidivism by ensuring continuous psychiatric and behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/laws/0214.htm](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/laws/0214.htm)*
## May 2025
**May 2, 2025 — Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1604 into law to reform regulations governing Arizona's secure behavioral health residential facilities.**
Senate Bill 1604 mandates that individuals committed to secure behavioral health residential facilities through criminal court proceedings must be housed separately from civilly committed mental health patients. The legislation resolves administrative roadblocks to facilitate the opening of long-term secure residential care options for adults with serious mental illness.
*Source: [https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/laws/0113.htm](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/56leg/2r/laws/0113.htm)*
## April 2025
**April 22, 2025 — Governor Katie Hobbs issued Executive Order 2025-08 launching the Reentry 2030 initiative to expand mental health and addiction recovery services for incarcerated individuals.**
The executive order directs Arizona state agencies to improve behavioral healthcare, trauma-informed support, and workforce transition programs for individuals exiting state correctional facilities. The initiative addresses state data showing that nearly half of Arizona's prison population experiences co-occurring mental health conditions.
*Source: [https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/04/executive-order-2025-08](https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2025/04/executive-order-2025-08)*
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*This page is updated as new Arizona behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Arkansas: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/arkansas
Newest entry: 2026-08-12
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Arkansas in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Arkansas faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Arkansas therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 12, 2026 — Arkansas DHS enforces new CMHC crisis standards and opens Blue & You mental health grants**
The Arkansas Department of Human Services mandated new performance requirements for Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) to ensure 24/7 mobile crisis response, while philanthropic health funds opened statewide grants for rural suicide prevention.
*Source: [Arkansas Department of Human Services](https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 23, 2026 — Community Clinic and Rogers Public School District open an in-school medical and behavioral health clinic at Rogers Heritage High School.**
The Springdale-based Community Clinic partnered with the Rogers Public School District to open a new school-based healthcare center at Rogers Heritage High School. The facility marks Community Clinic's first in-school location offering comprehensive mental and behavioral health care alongside primary and urgent care services. Operating with six full-time staff members, the clinic aims to increase healthcare access and deliver whole-person care directly to students and the surrounding community.
*Source: [https://talkbusiness.net/2026/07/community-clinic-rogers-school-district-open-clinic-at-heritage-high/](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/07/community-clinic-rogers-school-district-open-clinic-at-heritage-high/)*
**July 8, 2026 — UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital announce third annual School-Based Mental Health Symposium on neurodivergence.**
UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital announced their third annual School-Based Mental Health Symposium, focused on neurodivergence and practical strategies for supporting students with autism and developmental differences. Funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant, the July 2026 event provided specialized training for public school teachers, counselors, and therapists across Arkansas. The conference emphasized interdisciplinary care models to improve behavioral health support and educational outcomes for neurodivergent children.
*Source: [https://news.uams.edu/2026/07/08/uams-ach-present-school-based-mental-health-symposium-on-july-29-30/](https://news.uams.edu/2026/07/08/uams-ach-present-school-based-mental-health-symposium-on-july-29-30/)*
## May 2026
**May 8, 2026 — Arisa Health announces closure of 26 outpatient clinics and termination of state mobile crisis contracts in Arkansas.**
Major behavioral health provider Arisa Health announced it will close 26 outpatient clinics across northern Arkansas and end its state contracts for mobile crisis, forensic restoration, and incarceration services effective June 30, 2026. The nonprofit cited unsustainable funding gaps, inflation, workforce shortages, and a lack of Community Mental Health Center rate parity for the operational pullback. Thirteen core hub clinics will remain open to serve clients across 41 designated Arkansas counties while state officials transition affected individuals to alternative providers.
*Source: [https://talkbusiness.net/2026/05/arisa-health-to-close-26-clinics-end-some-state-contracts/](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/05/arisa-health-to-close-26-clinics-end-some-state-contracts/)*
## March 2026
**March 10, 2026 — UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation launches scholarship program for perinatal mental health certification.**
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences announced a new scholarship initiative to fund perinatal mental health certification for maternal health workers, including therapists, nurses, doulas, and community health workers. The program addresses severe maternal health disparities in Arkansas, where perinatal mental health conditions represent a leading contributor to maternal mortality. By eliminating financial barriers to specialized training, UAMS aims to expand the state's skilled maternal mental health workforce in rural and medically underserved areas.
*Source: [https://news.uams.edu/2026/03/10/uams-offering-scholarships-for-perinatal-mental-health-certification/](https://news.uams.edu/2026/03/10/uams-offering-scholarships-for-perinatal-mental-health-certification/)*
## February 2026
**February 9, 2026 — Nonprofit organization 'Tailgate Time' launches to provide accessible mental health services for Arkansas farmers.**
A new nonprofit organization named "Tailgate Time" launched out of Bay, Arkansas, to deliver free, confidential mental health counseling and peer support to agricultural workers and farming families. The initiative responds to disproportionately high depression and suicide rates within the farming community caused by economic strain, weather disasters, and rural isolation. Featuring a team of licensed mental health specialists, the organization offers telehealth appointments and conducts flexible on-site visits directly at farms and rural community sites.
*Source: [https://talkbusiness.net/2026/02/tailgate-time-launches-to-offer-mental-health-services-to-farmers/](https://talkbusiness.net/2026/02/tailgate-time-launches-to-offer-mental-health-services-to-farmers/)*
## December 2025
**December 17, 2025 — University of Arkansas health survey reveals nearly one in three Arkansans suffer from symptoms of depression.**
Findings from the comprehensive Arkansas Health Survey revealed that 30.8% of state residents experience clinically significant depression symptoms, exceeding the CDC's historical statewide estimate of 23.3%. Utilizing an eight-item clinical screening tool across nearly 10,000 respondents in all 75 counties, the study mapped mental health indicators down to the census-tract level. Researchers identified 140 high-need census tracts where depression rates exceed 40%, emphasizing the impact of environmental factors and rural healthcare shortages.
*Source: [https://news.uark.edu/articles/78580/u-of-a-survey-shows-nearly-one-in-three-arkansans-suffer-from-depression](https://news.uark.edu/articles/78580/u-of-a-survey-shows-nearly-one-in-three-arkansans-suffer-from-depression)*
## November 2025
**November 10, 2025 — St. Bernards Healthcare opens new outpatient counseling center in Paragould to expand behavioral health access.**
St. Bernards Healthcare expanded its behavioral health footprint in Northeast Arkansas by opening a dedicated, standalone Counseling Center in Paragould. Staffed by advanced practice registered nurses and licensed mental health counselors, the facility provides therapy and medication management for conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. The center offers both in-person and virtual appointment options while delivering behavioral health services to regional employers through St. Bernards' Employee Assistance Program.
*Source: [https://talkbusiness.net/2025/11/st-bernards-opens-counseling-center-in-paragould/](https://talkbusiness.net/2025/11/st-bernards-opens-counseling-center-in-paragould/)*
## May 2025
**May 12, 2025 — UAMS launches upgraded AR ConnectNow digital portal to connect families with youth mental health resources.**
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences launched an expanded online portal for its AR ConnectNow behavioral health program, supported by grant funding from the Blue & You Foundation. The digital platform equips Arkansas parents, caregivers, and educators with evidence-based mental health screening tools, crisis communication strategies, and guidance for assisting youth. The system also integrates direct access to a 24-hour virtual mental health clinic to deliver immediate virtual psychiatric evaluations and care coordination.
*Source: [https://news.uams.edu/2025/05/12/uams-ar-connectnow-website-connects-families-with-mental-health-resources-for-assisting-youth/](https://news.uams.edu/2025/05/12/uams-ar-connectnow-website-connects-families-with-mental-health-resources-for-assisting-youth/)*
## April 2025
**April 16, 2025 — Arkansas Governor signs Act 626 expanding insurance protections and access for Crisis Stabilization Units.**
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 626 (HB1320) into law, amending state regulations governing Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs) and health insurance providers. The legislation adds CSUs to the definition of healthcare providers under Arkansas's "any willing provider" law and prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for crisis stabilization services. By removing administrative barriers and requiring network inclusion, the act seeks to strengthen the financial sustainability of community crisis centers and divert individuals from emergency rooms and detention facilities.
*Source: [https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1320&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R](https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1320&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R)*
## March 2025
**March 25, 2025 — Arkansas enacts Act 389 prohibiting insurance prior authorization for emergency mental health crisis care.**
Arkansas officially enacted Act 389 (HB1275), prohibiting health insurance providers from requiring prior authorization or precertification for services provided during a mental health crisis. The law defines a mental health crisis as a severe emotional or mental state posing risk of self-harm or inability to function, ensuring patients receive immediate emergency evaluation and treatment. The act mandates coverage without delay at crisis stabilization units, hospital emergency departments, and urgent behavioral health facilities across the state.
*Source: [https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1275&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R](https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1275&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R)*
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*This page is updated as new Arkansas behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## California: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/california
Newest entry: 2026-07-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from California in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
California faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of California therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 15, 2026 — California lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 903 to establish safety standards and consumer protection guardrails for AI-driven therapy and mental health triage chatbots.**
SB 903 requires commercial AI therapy platforms operating in California to disclose non-human interaction, implement mandatory escalation protocols for suicidal ideation, and safeguard user data privacy under HIPAA-equivalent standards. The bill addresses public health concerns regarding unregulated digital health applications offering automated counseling without licensed human supervision. Providers failing to comply would face state civil penalties and mandatory reporting mandates for emergency crisis events.
*Source: [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB903](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB903)*
**July 2, 2026 — All 58 California counties officially completed their transition to the Behavioral Health Services Act, fully replacing the Mental Health Services Act.**
The milestone transition under Proposition 1 mandates that counties redirect local behavioral health funding heavily toward supportive housing, substance use disorder treatment, and early intervention. Under the BHSA framework, local agencies face stricter state accountability metrics and mandatory individual-level encounter data reporting. Counties must now direct at least 30% of their local BHSA funds specifically toward supportive housing interventions.
*Source: [https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Pages/BHSA.aspx](https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Pages/BHSA.aspx)*
## June 2026
**June 12, 2026 — Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 46, modifying criminal mental health diversion criteria to grant judges greater discretion based on public safety evaluations.**
AB 46 authorizes judges to evaluate public safety concerns when determining whether criminal defendants are eligible for community-based mental health diversion. The law responds to feedback from local law enforcement and community stakeholders while maintaining treatment diversion pathways for eligible non-violent offenders. Courts must now incorporate standardized psychiatric risk assessments before granting diversion orders.
*Source: [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB46](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB46)*
## March 2026
**March 18, 2026 — California awarded $1.18 billion in Proposition 1 bond funds to finance 66 community behavioral health infrastructure projects across 130 facilities.**
Administered by the Department of Health Care Services under the BHCIP Bond Round, this capital investment creates thousands of residential beds, crisis stabilization units, and outpatient clinics. The funded facilities target individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, justice involvement, and acute psychiatric crises. Construction and facility retrofitting for the funded sites are scheduled to roll out through late 2026 and 2027.
*Source: [https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/BH-Infrastructure/Pages/BHCIP-Home.aspx](https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/BH-Infrastructure/Pages/BHCIP-Home.aspx)*
## January 2026
**January 8, 2026 — California's Department of Health Care Services launched the 2026–2030 Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Plan to address critical provider shortages.**
The five-year strategic plan allocates state funding for loan repayment, stipends, and clinical supervision grants aimed at expanding the pipeline of licensed therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and certified peer specialists. Special financial incentives target bilingual practitioners and clinicians agreeing to practice in designated mental health professional shortage areas across California. The initiative aligns with Medi-Cal's CalAIM framework to ensure adequate network capacity for low-income populations.
*Source: [https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/Workforce-Education-and-Training.aspx](https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pages/Workforce-Education-and-Training.aspx)*
## October 2025
**October 14, 2025 — Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 27 to strengthen California's CARE Act and expand eligibility criteria for CARE Court court-ordered treatment.**
SB 27 enhances county and court coordination under the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) framework to improve service engagement for individuals with severe behavioral health disorders. The law clarifies petition guidelines and expands program pathways to include individuals diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder alongside psychotic spectrum disorders. It also establishes updated reporting requirements for counties to track treatment retention and housing stability outcomes.
*Source: [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB27](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB27)*
**October 10, 2025 — California enacted Assembly Bill 727, requiring public middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions to print The Trevor Project crisis hotline details on student ID cards.**
Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, AB 727 expands existing student suicide prevention mandates by providing direct 24/7 crisis navigation for LGBTQ+ youth. The legislation aims to reduce youth suicide by placing specialized crisis text and phone services directly into students' hands. Public educational institutions are required to update student identification card templates starting in the 2026–2027 academic year.
*Source: [https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB727](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB727)*
## September 2025
**September 25, 2025 — The California Department of Health Care Services awarded $127 million in grant funding to support county and tribal substance use and mental health programs under Proposition 36 and Proposition 47.**
The grant funding targets diversion, court-ordered rehabilitation, and community-based mental health services designed to reduce recidivism and treat substance dependence. Local health jurisdictions and tribal organizations will utilize the funds to deploy mobile crisis outreach teams, expand peer recovery specialist networks, and upgrade outpatient clinics. The awards represent a coordinated state push to pair justice system reforms with accessible behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/DHCS-Grant-Awards-2025.aspx](https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/DHCS-Grant-Awards-2025.aspx)*
## July 2025
**July 22, 2025 — Governor Newsom issued an executive order establishing a targeted statewide initiative to address rising suicide rates and mental health challenges among young men and boys in California.**
The executive order directs state health agencies to integrate tailored behavioral health strategies, reduce stigma, and expand community-based peer support networks. It prioritizes early interventions for underserved demographics facing disproportionate rates of isolation, depression, and self-harm. The initiative collaborates with the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative to deliver scalable school and community programs.
*Source: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/22/governor-newsom-takes-action-to-address-mental-health-crisis-among-young-men-and-boys/](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/22/governor-newsom-takes-action-to-address-mental-health-crisis-among-young-men-and-boys/)*
## May 2025
**May 14, 2025 — Governor Gavin Newsom announced $3.3 billion in grant funding through Proposition 1 to create over 5,000 residential treatment beds and 21,800 outpatient treatment slots statewide.**
The historic funding allocation via the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) targets California's severe shortage of behavioral health treatment capacity. The grants support counties, tribal entities, and community providers in constructing and expanding facilities for individuals with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. This marks a major implementation milestone for Proposition 1 following voter approval in 2024.
*Source: [https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/05/14/governor-newsom-announces-3-3-billion-in-proposition-1-funding-to-transform-californias-behavioral-health-system/](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/05/14/governor-newsom-announces-3-3-billion-in-proposition-1-funding-to-transform-californias-behavioral-health-system/)*
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*This page is updated as new California behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Colorado: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/colorado
Newest entry: 2026-08-10
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Colorado in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Colorado faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Colorado therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Colorado enacts AI therapy guardrails and youth sports mental health mandates**
Colorado enacted HB 26-1195, creating statutory safety requirements and disclosure standards for artificial intelligence applications in psychotherapy. Lawmakers also passed Alyssa's Law (SB 26-060) requiring mandatory behavioral health and concussion education for youth athletic coaches statewide.
*Source: [Colorado General Assembly](https://leg.colorado.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 3, 2026 — Governor Jared Polis signs HB26-1195 to establish strict regulations on the use of artificial intelligence in psychotherapy and mental health care.**
The legislation prohibits AI software from being used or marketed as an independent substitute for licensed human psychotherapy, diagnosis, or clinical treatment planning. While permitting AI for administrative tasks under professional oversight, the law ensures that all direct clinical treatment remains under human provider control.
*Source: [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1195](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1195)*
**June 1, 2026 — Colorado is selected to participate in the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program.**
The selection grants Colorado access to enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds to expand integrated community behavioral health clinics. Participating clinics will provide 24/7 crisis support, outpatient mental health treatment, and care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries.
*Source: [https://hcpf.colorado.gov](https://hcpf.colorado.gov)*
## May 2026
**May 5, 2026 — Colorado passes SB26-060 requiring youth sports coaches to undergo mandatory mental health and concussion awareness training.**
Known as Alyssa's Youth Concussion and Mental Health Protection Act, SB26-060 mandates biennial mental health education for youth athletic coaches across Colorado. The law aims to increase early identification of post-concussion psychological symptoms in youth athletes and mandates prompt parent notification.
*Source: [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb26-060](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb26-060)*
## August 2025
**August 7, 2025 — Colorado BHA highlights back-to-school mental health resources and launches a P-TECH behavioral health workforce pilot.**
To combat a projected shortage of over 4,400 behavioral health workers by 2026, the state launched a tuition-free P-TECH high school pathway program in partnership with Aurora Public Schools. Students can earn an associate degree in behavioral health concurrently with their high school diploma to build a sustainable provider pipeline.
*Source: [https://bha.colorado.gov](https://bha.colorado.gov)*
## July 2025
**July 7, 2025 — The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration officially launches "Colorado LIFTS" to unify safety-net mental health services.**
Colorado LIFTS (Linking Individuals and Families To Services) provides a centralized, statewide network for uninsured and underinsured residents seeking behavioral health care. Operating under a "no wrong door" model, the program connects individuals to care navigators via a toll-free helpline and the state's OwnPath directory.
*Source: [https://bha.colorado.gov](https://bha.colorado.gov)*
**July 1, 2025 — Colorado consolidates the 988 Mental Health Line with Colorado Crisis Services under SB25-236.**
Senate Bill 25-236 formally integrated the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line with state crisis services to create a single primary entry point for emergency mental health care. The unified system connects individuals to 24/7 crisis counselors, mobile crisis dispatch teams, and walk-in crisis centers.
*Source: [https://bha.colorado.gov](https://bha.colorado.gov)*
## May 2025
**May 13, 2025 — Governor Jared Polis issues an official state proclamation designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month.**
The proclamation highlighted state progress in transforming behavioral health care, expanding youth support through the "I Matter" free therapy program, and raising awareness for community-based care. The administration reiterated its commitment to expanding access points and reducing stigma around seeking therapy.
*Source: [https://bha.colorado.gov](https://bha.colorado.gov)*
## April 2025
**April 3, 2025 — The Behavioral Health Administration initiates a 100-day countdown to the statewide rollout of regional BHASOs.**
Colorado's BHA announced final preparation milestones for launching Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations across all state regions. BHASOs manage regional provider networks, coordinate safety-net care for vulnerable populations, and streamline service delivery statewide.
*Source: [https://bha.colorado.gov](https://bha.colorado.gov)*
## March 2025
**March 20, 2025 — Colorado enacts HB25-1002 to enforce strict insurance coverage parity and standardized utilization review for behavioral health services.**
Signed into law by Governor Polis, HB25-1002 mandates that health benefit plans cover mental health and substance use disorders on par with physical illnesses. Insurers are required to utilize non-profit, nationally recognized clinical specialty criteria when determining medical necessity for coverage.
*Source: [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1002](https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1002)*
## January 2025
**January 15, 2025 — Colorado Firefighter Benefits Trust caps lifetime behavioral health benefits due to critical program budget constraints.**
Facing severe budget shortfalls, the Colorado Firefighter Benefits Trust instituted a $1,000 lifetime benefit cap per member for psychological care. First responder organizations expressed grave concern that the cap restricts essential treatment access for firefighters suffering from post-traumatic stress and occupational trauma.
*Source: [https://coloradosun.com](https://coloradosun.com)*
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*This page is updated as new Colorado behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Connecticut: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/connecticut
Newest entry: 2026-07-28
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Connecticut in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Connecticut faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Connecticut therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 20, 2026 — Connecticut expands Urgent Crisis Centers for children and maternal mental health screening**
Connecticut health officials expanded statewide pediatric Urgent Crisis Centers to prevent hospital emergency room boarding, while mandating insurance reimbursement for perinatal behavioral health screenings.
*Source: [Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services](https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas)*
## July 2026
**July 28, 2026 — Connecticut hospitals are redesigning emergency departments with dedicated EmPATH units to improve care during behavioral health crises.**
Healthcare systems across Connecticut, including Griffin Health and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, are creating calming, low-stimulus environments physically separate from standard emergency rooms. These specialized psychiatric assessment units aim to reduce trauma, shorten boarding times, and quickly connect patients with outpatient behavioral health resources.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/28/ct-hospitals-are-redesigning-ers-for-behavioral-health-crises/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/28/ct-hospitals-are-redesigning-ers-for-behavioral-health-crises/)*
**July 10, 2026 — Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Raheem Mullins announced a state task force to design a pilot behavioral health court in New Haven.**
The initiative aims to divert individuals with severe mental health conditions away from the traditional criminal justice system and into community-based treatment programs. The multi-disciplinary task force includes judges, medical experts, law enforcement, and addiction specialists charged with creating a supportive framework to reduce recidivism.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/10/ct-chief-justice-aims-to-pilot-behavioral-health-court-in-new-haven/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/10/ct-chief-justice-aims-to-pilot-behavioral-health-court-in-new-haven/)*
## May 2026
**May 19, 2026 — The Connecticut Department of Correction announced major policy reforms to address systemic delays in correctional medical and mental health care.**
Following an ombudsman audit identifying significant breakdowns in mental health access for incarcerated individuals, state officials established new clinical staffing protocols and executive oversight teams. The department also supported new legislation creating a state health commission to develop a long-term plan for prison behavioral health services.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/05/19/ct-department-of-correction-plans-to-address-healthcare-delays/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/05/19/ct-department-of-correction-plans-to-address-healthcare-delays/)*
**May 17, 2026 — The Connecticut Insurance Department fined all five major state health insurers for violating mental health parity laws.**
State regulators cited Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare after annual compliance reports revealed systemic disparities in behavioral health reimbursement rates and wait times compared to medical care. Insurers are required to submit corrective action plans to fix discriminatory coverage barriers under state parity legislation.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/05/17/connecticut-fined-every-major-insurer-for-blocking-mental-health-care-now-what/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/05/17/connecticut-fined-every-major-insurer-for-blocking-mental-health-care-now-what/)*
## March 2026
**March 13, 2026 — Severe staffing shortages and federal hiring freezes have left Connecticut veterans facing long delays for mental health care.**
A decline in VA mental health clinicians has forced veterans to rely on private community care providers, leading to extended wait times and administrative bottlenecks. Veteran advocates warned that high therapist turnover directly undermines continuity of care and treatment for post-traumatic stress.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/13/veterans-who-depend-on-mental-health-care-are-losing-therapists/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/03/13/veterans-who-depend-on-mental-health-care-are-losing-therapists/)*
## January 2026
**January 15, 2026 — Connecticut mental health and addiction service providers faced sudden disruption when federal grant cancellations were abruptly announced and then reversed.**
The unexpected termination of approximately $2 billion in federal SAMHSA grants left local healthcare organizations scrambling before federal officials quickly reinstated the funds. State officials and healthcare providers noted that erratic grant decisions create severe instability for community crisis lines and addiction recovery programs.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2026/01/15/whiplash-in-ct-as-trump-administration-reverses-mental-health-addiction-cuts/](https://ctmirror.org/2026/01/15/whiplash-in-ct-as-trump-administration-reverses-mental-health-addiction-cuts/)*
## November 2025
**November 20, 2025 — A DataHaven community survey documented a direct correlation between rising financial stress and mental health challenges among Connecticut residents.**
Polling over 1,300 state adults, the study found that lower-income households and families struggling to afford food or housing reported significantly higher rates of psychological distress. Mental health advocates emphasized that economic instability and safety-net reductions are actively exacerbating population-level behavioral health needs.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/20/ct-survey-finds-ties-between-financial-stress-mental-health-issues/](https://ctmirror.org/2025/11/20/ct-survey-finds-ties-between-financial-stress-mental-health-issues/)*
## September 2025
**September 10, 2025 — Connecticut healthcare providers reported a sharp surge in youth emergency room visits for mental health crises as the school year began.**
Emergency departments across the state experienced notable increases in pediatric psychiatric visits, with Connecticut Children's Medical Center reporting elevated rates of youth suicide risk screenings. State health officials highlighted Connecticut's urgent crisis centers in New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, and New London designed to stabilize youth outside hospital ERs.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2025/09/10/as-kids-return-to-school-mental-health-needs-spike/](https://ctmirror.org/2025/09/10/as-kids-return-to-school-mental-health-needs-spike/)*
## August 2025
**August 18, 2025 — The scheduled closure of St. Francis Hospital's outpatient behavioral health unit in Hartford raised community concerns regarding mental health parity.**
Healthcare advocates warned that closing the hospital's outpatient psychiatric department would harm low-income residents and patients with complex medical conditions who rely on Medicaid or Medicare. The planned shuttering sparked debate over the disconnect between legislative parity mandates and the shrinkage of community psychiatric infrastructure.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/18/upcoming-closure-of-st-francis-outpatient-behavioral-health-unit-threatens-mental-health-parity/](https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/18/upcoming-closure-of-st-francis-outpatient-behavioral-health-unit-threatens-mental-health-parity/)*
## July 2025
**July 1, 2025 — Connecticut joined a multi-state federal lawsuit to block cancellations of federal funding for school-based mental health programs.**
Attorney General William Tong filed legal action to preserve federal grants established under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that fund school mental health clinicians. State officials argued that losing the federal dollars would trigger provider layoffs and strip vital behavioral health support from high-need school districts.
*Source: [https://ctmirror.org/2025/07/01/ct-sues-trump-administration-over-school-mental-health-fund-cuts/](https://ctmirror.org/2025/07/01/ct-sues-trump-administration-over-school-mental-health-fund-cuts/)*
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*This page is updated as new Connecticut behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Washington, D.C.: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/dc
Newest entry: 2026-06-30
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Washington, D.C. in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Washington, D.C. faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Washington, D.C. therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 22, 2026 — Federal court strikes down D.C. out-of-district teletherapy restrictions**
A federal ruling struck down District of Columbia licensing barriers that restricted out-of-district licensed therapists from providing remote telehealth counseling to D.C. residents, significantly increasing therapy access across the metro area.
*Source: [District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health](https://dbh.dc.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 30, 2026 — The D.C. Council passes the School-Based Behavioral Health Program Stabilization and Oversight Act of 2026 to preserve community-based mental health partnerships in public schools.**
The legislation requires the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health to maintain a hybrid service model for the 2026–2027 school year rather than moving all school mental health clinicians entirely in-house. It also safeguards crucial youth crisis intervention services, such as the Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service (ChAMPS). Funding for these expanded pediatric behavioral health services is sustained through dedicated telecommunications fees.
*Source: [https://washingtoninformer.com/fight-continues-to-save-school-based-behavioral-health/](https://washingtoninformer.com/fight-continues-to-save-school-based-behavioral-health/)*
## May 2026
**May 15, 2026 — Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Department of Behavioral Health recognize Mental Health Awareness Month 2026 by promoting expanded citywide resources.**
The District launched its May 2026 awareness campaign focusing on accessible, neighborhood-based behavioral health services for residents of all ages. The initiative highlighted free community events, expanded youth mental health support, and increased promotion of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. City leaders emphasized destigmatizing mental health care and connecting residents to 24/7 crisis intervention services.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month-2026](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month-2026)*
**May 13, 2026 — CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield announces an $8 million multi-year investment in 19 D.C. community behavioral health organizations.**
The grant initiative targets systemic health disparities by deploying funds to non-profit organizations providing mental health care, workforce development, and supportive housing across Washington, D.C. Advocates highlighted that the funding aims to move beyond basic awareness toward building sustained, community-rooted healthcare infrastructure. The funds will support local providers serving high-need populations in Wards 7 and 8.
*Source: [https://washingtoninformer.com/beyond-awareness-investing-in-mental-health-that-lasts/](https://washingtoninformer.com/beyond-awareness-investing-in-mental-health-that-lasts/)*
## April 2026
**April 24, 2026 — The Children's Law Center delivers testimony to the D.C. Council urging full funding for youth behavioral health and crisis response services.**
Advocates testified before the Council's Committee on Health regarding the FY 2027 budget, opposing proposed reductions to pediatric mental health programs. The testimony urged the District to preserve the Child and Adolescent Mobile Psychiatric Service (ChAMPS) and maintain contracts with community-based mental health clinicians. Advocates warned that centralizing mental health staffing within government agencies could disrupt established care for vulnerable students.
*Source: [https://childrenslawcenter.org/resource/clc-testimony-on-the-department-of-behavioral-health-fy27-budget/](https://childrenslawcenter.org/resource/clc-testimony-on-the-department-of-behavioral-health-fy27-budget/)*
**April 23, 2026 — D.C. Department of Behavioral Health hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to combat substance use and opioid misuse.**
Mayor Muriel Bowser and public health officials organized drop-off collection sites across all eight wards to encourage safe disposal of unneeded medications. The event was integrated into D.C.'s Live Long DC strategy, providing free naloxone kits and immediate referrals to community behavioral health clinics. Officials underscored proper prescription disposal as a key preventative strategy against accidental overdoses and youth drug exposure.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-encourages-residents-participate-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-2026](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-encourages-residents-participate-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day-2026)*
## October 2025
**October 24, 2025 — D.C. Department of Behavioral Health updates operations at its 35 K Street NE Urgent Care Behavioral Health Clinic.**
The department announced facility operational updates at its walk-in urgent care behavioral clinic in Northeast D.C. While walk-in psychiatric evaluations, crisis stabilization, and intake services remain fully active 24/7, the on-site pharmacy was scheduled to close in April 2026 with prescription services transitioned to community partners. District officials reassured residents that urgent mental health care access would remain uninterrupted.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/35-k-street-ne-pharmacy-closes-urgent-care-behavioral-health-clinic-open](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/35-k-street-ne-pharmacy-closes-urgent-care-behavioral-health-clinic-open)*
## August 2025
**August 31, 2025 — Bowser Administration marks International Overdose Awareness Day by expanding access to opioid treatment and recovery resources.**
D.C. health leaders commemorated the day by expanding the distribution of harm reduction tools, including free naloxone and drug testing strips, across the District. The initiative forms part of D.C.'s Live Long DC strategic plan to lower overdose mortality through 24/7 crisis response teams and community outreach. Officials highlighted the availability of walk-in addiction stabilization centers and recovery housing for District residents.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-recognizes-international-overdose-awareness-day-2025](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-recognizes-international-overdose-awareness-day-2025)*
**August 19, 2025 — District mental health advocates raise concerns as federal rules pausing mental health parity enforcement impact D.C. coverage.**
Behavioral health providers in Washington, D.C., warned that federal pauses on strict health insurance parity regulations could undermine local mental health coverage gains. Advocates noted that without rigorous enforcement of parity rules, private insurance plans might restrict mental health claims and increase out-of-pocket costs for residents. Local policy leaders urged District regulators to enforce city-level insurance parity mandates to protect behavioral healthcare access.
*Source: [https://washingtoninformer.com/dcs-mental-health-progress-collides-with-trump-rollbacks/](https://washingtoninformer.com/dcs-mental-health-progress-collides-with-trump-rollbacks/)*
## May 2025
**May 15, 2025 — Bowser Administration launches the 2025 "Turn Awareness into Action" campaign for D.C. Mental Health Awareness Month.**
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Behavioral Health announced community initiatives connecting residents to free mental health care, youth counseling, and emergency support. The campaign promoted the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as well as D.C.'s mobile Community Response Team (CRT). Officials emphasized expanding school-based and home-based mental health care options across the city.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month-2025](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/bowser-administration-recognizes-mental-health-awareness-month-2025)*
## March 2025
**March 21, 2025 — D.C. Department of Behavioral Health issues amended moratorium notice regarding certification of behavioral health providers.**
The Department of Behavioral Health released an amended regulatory moratorium notice updating certification procedures for mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers. The policy adjustment is designed to refine quality standards and oversight for community providers contracted with the District. The update supports D.C.'s ongoing efforts to audit and strengthen its public behavioral healthcare delivery network.
*Source: [https://dbh.dc.gov/release/behavioral-health-department-notice-amended-moratorium-march-21-2025](https://dbh.dc.gov/release/behavioral-health-department-notice-amended-moratorium-march-21-2025)*
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*This page is updated as new Washington, D.C. behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Delaware: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/delaware
Newest entry: 2026-08-11
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Delaware in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Delaware faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Delaware therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 11, 2026 — Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium launches perinatal mental health initiative and community mini-grants**
The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium initiated a statewide assessment to evaluate maternal and perinatal mental health access, funding localized mini-grants for community-based mental wellness programs.
*Source: [Delaware Department of Health and Social Services](https://dhss.delaware.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 28, 2026 — Delaware allocates funding for four new school-based health centers in rural Sussex County to expand youth mental healthcare access.**
State education and health officials announced capital and operational grants to establish comprehensive health centers inside four middle schools in southern Delaware. The facilities will integrate licensed mental health counselors and social workers directly into school settings to address rising adolescent anxiety, depression, and trauma. By embedding behavioral services in rural schools, state leaders aim to overcome transportation barriers and financial constraints facing rural families.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/28/delaware-expands-school-based-health-centers-in-sussex-county/](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/28/delaware-expands-school-based-health-centers-in-sussex-county/)*
**July 8, 2026 — Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services receives federal approval to add crisis stabilization and enhanced behavioral supports to the Lifespan Waiver.**
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services secured CMS authorization to expand its Medicaid Lifespan Waiver with three new service categories: Enhanced Behavioral Residential Services, Crisis Stabilization Services, and Remote Supports. The program updates aim to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities experiencing acute behavioral health challenges to remain safely in home and community settings. Officials noted that these additions will reduce emergency department reliance and institutional placements by offering proactive behavioral interventions.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/08/ddds-expands-lifespan-waiver-with-new-behavioral-and-crisis-services/](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/07/08/ddds-expands-lifespan-waiver-with-new-behavioral-and-crisis-services/)*
## June 2026
**June 10, 2026 — Delaware General Assembly passes the Fair Standards in Mental Health Care Act to restrict prior authorization and enforce medical necessity parity.**
Lawmakers gave final legislative approval to Senate Bill 22, establishing stringent new consumer protection and coverage standards for private health insurers in Delaware. The legislation requires insurers to utilize independent, evidence-based clinical criteria for mental health medical necessity determinations and mandates out-of-network coverage at in-network cost rates when network adequacy fails. Additionally, the bill prohibits prior authorization barriers for emergency behavioral health treatment and places substance use disorder medications on the lowest prescription cost tiers.
*Source: [https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141315](https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141315)*
## March 2026
**March 24, 2026 — Delaware launches DTRN360, a digital health platform designed to streamline behavioral health care coordination across crisis and community providers.**
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services introduced DTRN360 to connect healthcare systems, crisis teams, and community mental health providers through a unified digital network. The platform provides real-time referral tracking and secure patient status updates to ensure continuous care for individuals transitioning between crisis stabilization and outpatient services. State health officials highlighted the technology as a critical tool to prevent patients with complex mental health needs from falling through service gaps.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2026/03/24/delaware-launches-dtrn360-digital-behavioral-health-network/](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/03/24/delaware-launches-dtrn360-digital-behavioral-health-network/)*
## February 2026
**February 18, 2026 — Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium launches a comprehensive state assessment of perinatal mental healthcare services.**
Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 82, state health officials launched a formal initiative to map Delaware's perinatal mental health infrastructure. The project focuses on identifying gaps in screening, provider training, and treatment access for pregnant and postpartum individuals across all three Delaware counties. The consortium will present policy recommendations and a State of the State report to the Governor and General Assembly to address maternal mental health disparities.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/18/behavioral-health-consortium-launches-perinatal-mental-health-study/](https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/18/behavioral-health-consortium-launches-perinatal-mental-health-study/)*
**February 4, 2026 — A secret shopper study reveals severe access barriers and long wait times for Delawareans seeking private insurance mental healthcare.**
National advocacy organization Inseparable released a comprehensive audit simulating 1,163 mental health appointment requests across Delaware's primary health insurers. The study revealed that only 25% of simulated patients successfully booked an appointment using provider directory listings, with average wait times reaching nearly 23 days. Researchers urged state lawmakers to enact strict network adequacy regulations and enforce insurance parity standards to eliminate ghost networks.
*Source: [https://www.inseparable.us/press/secret-shopper-survey-delaware-mental-health-access/](https://www.inseparable.us/press/secret-shopper-survey-delaware-mental-health-access/)*
## January 2026
**January 14, 2026 — Federal regulators approve Delaware's Medicaid State Plan Amendment making Medication-Assisted Treatment a permanent benefit.**
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officially approved Delaware Medicaid State Plan Amendment TN 25-0011, retroactive to October 1, 2025. The amendment permanently removes the previous sunset date for Medication-Assisted Treatment coverage for opioid and substance use disorders. This decision guarantees long-term, uninterrupted access to evidence-based addiction medications and counseling for low-income Delawareans enrolled in Medicaid.
*Source: [https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/files/mat_spa_notice_2025.pdf](https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/files/mat_spa_notice_2025.pdf)*
## December 2025
**December 15, 2025 — Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium appoints new leadership to guide expanded state behavioral health strategic goals.**
Following legislative modernization under House Bill 169, the Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium announced the appointment of an administrator to oversee its expanded statewide mandate. The restructured agency focuses on enhancing inter-agency collaboration, improving community outreach, and deploying state resources to combat substance use and mental health crises. Led by Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, the consortium aims to establish stronger oversight of state behavioral health initiatives.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2025/12/15/behavioral-health-consortium-announces-new-administrator/](https://news.delaware.gov/2025/12/15/behavioral-health-consortium-announces-new-administrator/)*
## November 2025
**November 13, 2025 — Delaware's Behavioral Health Consortium hosts the inaugural Healing The Helpers conference to address mental health support for first responders and veterans.**
The state-sponsored conference brought together emergency personnel, law enforcement officers, military veterans, and mental health providers to address workplace trauma and stress. Organized under the leadership of the Behavioral Health Consortium, the event highlighted specialized clinical interventions, peer support networks, and evidence-based wellness strategies. State officials reaffirmed Delaware's commitment to reducing stigma and expanding crisis intervention services for public safety personnel.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2025/11/13/behavioral-health-consortium-hosts-healing-the-helpers-conference/](https://news.delaware.gov/2025/11/13/behavioral-health-consortium-hosts-healing-the-helpers-conference/)*
## September 2025
**September 17, 2025 — Delaware Insurance Commissioner assesses a $450,000 penalty against UnitedHealthcare for Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act violations.**
The Delaware Department of Insurance completed a targeted re-examination of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company concerning compliance with state and federal mental health parity mandates. Regulators identified widespread and repeated noncompliance in claim processing, medical necessity evaluations, and utilization reviews, resulting in monetary penalties and a mandatory corrective action plan. Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro emphasized that rigorous enforcement is vital to preventing insurers from placing improper burdens on individuals seeking behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://news.delaware.gov/2025/09/17/department-of-insurance-announces-450000-penalty-against-unitedhealthcare-for-mental-health-parity-violations/](https://news.delaware.gov/2025/09/17/department-of-insurance-announces-450000-penalty-against-unitedhealthcare-for-mental-health-parity-violations/)*
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*This page is updated as new Delaware behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Florida: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/florida
Newest entry: 2026-07-24
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Florida in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Florida faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Florida therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 24, 2026 — Florida Department of Health issues guidance recommending non-pharmacological interventions over pediatric psychotropic medications.**
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo hosted a youth mental health roundtable in Orlando and released official guidance titled "Avoidance of Psychotropic Pharmacotherapy in Children age 5-17." The document advises clinicians to prioritize comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and psychotherapy over initial psychotropic medication prescriptions for youth diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or ADHD.
*Source: [https://www.floridahealth.gov](https://www.floridahealth.gov)*
## January 2026
**January 15, 2026 — Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling files administrative rules for the Counseling Compact.**
State regulators published proposed administrative rules and application forms (Form DH5116-MQA) to establish procedures for home-state licensure declarations under the Counseling Compact. The rulemaking represents a required administrative step toward enabling interstate practice privileges for licensed mental health counselors in Florida.
*Source: [https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov](https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov)*
## October 2025
**October 1, 2025 — Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce launches an interactive dashboard projecting state clinician shortages through 2035.**
Housed at the University of South Florida, the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce unveiled a state dashboard analyzing practitioner supply and demand data across all 67 counties. The tool provides legislators and healthcare organizations with projections on shortages of psychiatrists, clinical social workers, and therapists to guide policy and funding decisions.
*Source: [https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fcbhw/](https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/fcbhw/)*
## September 2025
**September 9, 2025 — USF Board of Trustees formally establishes the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Use and Mental Health Research.**
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees officially authorized the creation of the Darryl E. Rouson Center within the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute. The center focuses on researching co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, translating clinical findings into community-based care, and expanding workforce development.
*Source: [https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/](https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/)*
## July 2025
**July 1, 2025 — Florida SB 1240 takes effect, codifying state oversight of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline under the Department of Children and Families.**
Senate Bill 1240 formally established the 988 Lifeline program as a core statutory function of the Florida Department of Children and Families. The legislation requires DCF to authorize, regulate, and coordinate the state's 13 regional 988 call centers while integrating them directly with Mobile Response Teams for real-time crisis intervention.
*Source: [https://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/988](https://www.myflfamilies.com/crisis-services/988)*
**July 1, 2025 — Florida's 2025-2026 budget goes into effect, allocating $36 million for community mental health and a $10 million residential treatment pilot.**
Florida's General Appropriations Act allocated $36 million to community-based mental health and substance use prevention initiatives. The fiscal allocation created a $10 million grant pilot program specifically dedicated to providing integrated residential treatment services for women experiencing persistent mental illness and substance use disorders.
*Source: [https://www.fha.org](https://www.fha.org)*
## June 2025
**June 25, 2025 — Florida Governor signs the Tristin Murphy Act (SB 168) to expand mental health diversion programs and jail-based screening.**
Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 168 into law to divert non-violent individuals with severe mental illness, autism, or intellectual disabilities away from state prisons and into community-based treatment. Named after a man who died by suicide in prison, the law mandates health evaluations before assigning inmates to work programs and establishes the Florida Behavioral Health Care Data Repository.
*Source: [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/168](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/168)*
**June 25, 2025 — Governor DeSantis signs SB 1620 mandating behavioral health service reviews and authorizing a new USF research center.**
Enacting recommendations from the Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, SB 1620 requires biennial state reviews of behavioral health services and annual Baker and Marchman Act reporting. It also established statutory authorization for a state-supported substance use and mental health research center at the University of South Florida.
*Source: [https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1620](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1620)*
## February 2025
**February 1, 2025 — Florida AHCA officially transitions Medicaid to Statewide Managed Care 3.0, carving Applied Behavior Analysis into managed care plans.**
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration implemented the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) 3.0 contract cycle across nine restructured geographical regions. This policy shift integrated Applied Behavior Analysis and specialized behavioral health services directly into managed care plan contracts, mandating a 60-to-90-day continuity of care period for existing beneficiaries.
*Source: [https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide-medicaid-managed-care](https://ahca.myflorida.com/medicaid/statewide-medicaid-managed-care)*
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*This page is updated as new Florida behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Georgia: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/georgia
Newest entry: 2026-08-20
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Georgia in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Georgia faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Georgia therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 20, 2026 — Technical College System of Georgia launches 24/7 mental health coverage for 140,000 students**
The Technical College System of Georgia partnered with digital health providers to deliver round-the-clock telehealth counseling and crisis triage to over 140,000 students across 16 colleges statewide, eliminating waitlists for campus therapy services.
*Source: [Technical College System of Georgia](https://www.tcsg.edu/)*
**May 15, 2026 — Georgia opens Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Augusta amid 09M psychiatric hospital plan**
State and local leaders officially opened the new Augusta Behavioral Health Crisis Center, providing 24/7 walk-in crisis stabilization and temporary observation beds to reduce emergency room psychiatric boarding in East Georgia.
*Source: [Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities](https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 23, 2026 — Georgia moves forward with its first new state psychiatric hospital construction project in over fifty years.**
WABE reported in July 2026 that Georgia officials have engaged design and construction teams to build a 300-bed forensic psychiatric hospital in DeKalb County. The state initiative directly targets a backlog of over 700 individuals in the criminal justice system awaiting court-ordered psychiatric evaluation or competency restoration. While sheriffs welcomed the expanded bed capacity, disability advocates urged state leadership to maintain robust investments in community-based mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.wabe.org/georgia-is-building-first-state-psychiatric-hospital-since-landmark-disability-case/](https://www.wabe.org/georgia-is-building-first-state-psychiatric-hospital-since-landmark-disability-case/)*
## May 2026
**May 4, 2026 — Georgia enacts Senate Bill 500 to expand behavioral health workforce data collection across state licensing boards.**
Georgia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 500 during the 2026 legislative session, expanding the state's Behavioral Health Care Workforce Data Base into a comprehensive Health Care Workforce Data Base. Effective July 1, 2026, the legislation requires additional medical and allied health licensing boards to submit practitioner data to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce. The collected metrics will help state policymakers address regional staffing shortages and analyze healthcare network adequacy.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2025](https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB500/2025)*
## April 2026
**April 24, 2026 — Pending changes to Georgia Medicaid reimbursement structures spark concern over pediatric therapy and mental health access.**
On April 24, 2026, Capitol Beat reported that upcoming state Medicaid payment adjustments could impair children's access to vital speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy services. Behavioral health organizations warned that lowered reimbursement rates threaten provider network adequacy across the state. Advocates cautioned that these payment shifts risk forcing private therapy practices to exit Medicaid networks, leaving vulnerable children without timely care.
*Source: [https://capitol-beat.org/2026/04/pending-cuts-to-georgia-medicaid-payments-could-affect-children-who-need-therapy/](https://capitol-beat.org/2026/04/pending-cuts-to-georgia-medicaid-payments-could-affect-children-who-need-therapy/)*
**April 22, 2026 — Research highlights the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's role in reducing youth suicide deaths in Georgia and nationwide.**
On April 22, 2026, WABE reported on findings linking the nationwide rollout of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to a statistically significant decrease in suicide deaths among teens and young adults. In Georgia, expanded state crisis call center staffing and mobile crisis unit integration helped connect distressed callers with rapid intervention services. Public health officials emphasized the need for continued state funding to maintain 988 infrastructure and local co-responder teams.
*Source: [https://www.wabe.org/988-hotlines-launch-is-linked-to-thousands-of-fewer-suicide-deaths-among-teens-and-young-adults/](https://www.wabe.org/988-hotlines-launch-is-linked-to-thousands-of-fewer-suicide-deaths-among-teens-and-young-adults/)*
**April 15, 2026 — Georgia passes House Bill 1097 requiring mandatory background checks and registry screenings for mental health facility personnel.**
Enacted during the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 1097 establishes strict background check protocols for owners, applicants, and staff at state-regulated mental health facilities. The law empowers the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to submit employee fingerprints to state and federal databases to identify disqualifying criminal records. Set to take effect July 1, 2026, the law aims to enhance patient safety and administrative oversight across state care facilities.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2025](https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1097/2025)*
## March 2026
**March 12, 2026 — Emory Addiction Center expands youth treatment services to children as young as twelve using state opioid settlement funds.**
In March 2026, the Emory Addiction Center in Atlanta lowered its minimum service age to twelve to treat adolescents suffering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Supported by grants from Georgia's Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust, the center expanded no-cost telehealth therapy and counseling services for families regardless of insurance coverage. The initiative addresses severe shortages in pediatric addiction treatment across Georgia.
*Source: [https://www.wabe.org/addiction-center-expands-to-treat-younger-children-as-georgias-mental-health-care-gaps-persist/](https://www.wabe.org/addiction-center-expands-to-treat-younger-children-as-georgias-mental-health-care-gaps-persist/)*
**March 3, 2026 — Governor Brian Kemp signs Georgia's FY2026 amended budget allocating $409 million to construct a new 300-bed state psychiatric hospital.**
On March 3, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 973 into law, approving Georgia's amended fiscal year 2026 budget. The centerpiece of the mental health allocation is $409 million dedicated to designing and building a new forensic psychiatric facility near Georgia Regional Hospital in south DeKalb County. The facility will expand inpatient bed capacity and relieve critical waitlists of forensic patients held in county jails.
*Source: [https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-03/gov-kemp-signs-amended-budget-provide-tax-relief-fund-georgia-dreams-invest](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-03-03/gov-kemp-signs-amended-budget-provide-tax-relief-fund-georgia-dreams-invest)*
## February 2026
**February 6, 2026 — Georgia launches a new statewide dashboard to track insurance violations of the state's Mental Health Parity Act.**
On February 6, 2026, state health officials and advocates unveiled a centralized online dashboard allowing Georgians to log and track parity compliance issues with private health plans. The tool aims to enforce Georgia's landmark 2022 Mental Health Parity Act by identifying insurers that unfairly restrict coverage for behavioral healthcare compared to physical care. Advocates emphasized that transparent tracking will streamline regulatory enforcement by the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.
*Source: [https://www.wabe.org/new-georgia-dashboard-to-track-mental-health-parity-act-insurance-violations/](https://www.wabe.org/new-georgia-dashboard-to-track-mental-health-parity-act-insurance-violations/)*
## December 2025
**December 10, 2025 — The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation commits $25 million to a ten-year youth mental health grantmaking initiative.**
On December 10, 2025, the Atlanta-based Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $25 million funding commitment focused on youth emotional well-being. The strategic grant initiative targets early intervention from infancy through adolescence, supporting early parent-child bonding, public education on maternal health, and digital wellness for teenagers. The investment builds upon more than $31 million previously awarded by the foundation to youth behavioral health causes since 2022.
*Source: [https://blankfoundation.org/news/arthur-m-blank-family-foundation-announces-25-million-commitment-to-youth-mental-health/](https://blankfoundation.org/news/arthur-m-blank-family-foundation-announces-25-million-commitment-to-youth-mental-health/)*
## April 2025
**April 4, 2025 — Georgia passes its FY2026 state budget allocating $19.6 million for school mental health counselors and support programs.**
On April 4, 2025, the Georgia General Assembly approved a $37.7 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026, designating $19.6 million for student support services. The funding provides grants of approximately $20,000 per middle and high school to hire dedicated mental health counselors or contract with community behavioral health providers. The measure responded directly to growing demands for school-based crisis intervention and student safety resources.
*Source: [https://capitol-beat.org/2025/04/fiscal-26-state-budget-clears-general-assembly/](https://capitol-beat.org/2025/04/fiscal-26-state-budget-clears-general-assembly/)*
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*This page is updated as new Georgia behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Hawaii: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/hawaii
Newest entry: 2026-06-25
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Hawaii in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Hawaii faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Hawaii therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 25, 2026 — Hawaii selected for federal CCBHC demonstration program and expands island-based crisis networks**
HHS selected Hawaii to join the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program, funding integrated behavioral health clinics across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island with culturally tailored counseling for Native Hawaiian youth.
*Source: [Hawaii State Department of Health](https://health.hawaii.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 15, 2026 — Hawaiʻi State Hospital decompression efforts successfully expand civil commitment admissions to highest level since 2014.**
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced that targeted strategies to decompress the Hawaiʻi State Hospital census enabled the facility to admit ten civilly committed psychiatric patients in fiscal year 2026. By transitioning non-violent, medically frail, or eligible patients into community placement and skilled nursing facilities, the state freed up bed capacity that had long been dominated by court-ordered forensic admissions. State health leaders emphasized that these actions break down silos across the behavioral health system to ensure timely care for individuals requiring involuntary civil psychiatric treatment.
*Source: [https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/](https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/)*
**June 1, 2026 — Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs opens applications for new provisional mental health licenses under Act 93.**
The State of Hawaiʻi opened official application portals for associate-level provisional licenses for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists-in-training ahead of the July 1, 2026 legal effective date. Enacted under Act 93, the law allows supervised associate professionals to practice and bill health insurance while completing their required clinical hours for full licensure. This regulatory policy change aims to relieve Hawaiʻi’s severe behavioral health workforce shortage and retain locally trained mental health graduates.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
## April 2026
**April 30, 2026 — Hawaiʻi Department of Health launches statewide Mental Health Month campaign focusing on wellness across all age groups.**
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division jointly announced statewide initiatives for Mental Health Month. The campaign highlights community-based care and culturally grounded support frameworks rooted in Native Hawaiian values such as laulima (cooperation) and mālama (caring). Activities across May included public education resource fairs, family support workshops, and green lighting of public buildings to promote mental wellness from keiki to kūpuna.
*Source: [https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/](https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/)*
## February 2026
**February 10, 2026 — YouthLine Hawaiʻi receives $100,000 grant to expand peer-to-peer youth crisis support services on Maui.**
Maui United Way and Kaiser Permanente awarded $100,000 to YouthLine Hawaiʻi through the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative to scale crisis intervention resources for youth. The funding supports free, 24/7 peer-to-peer phone, text, and online chat services tailored for adolescents experiencing mental health challenges, depression, or trauma following the 2023 wildfires. The expansion increases local staffing and crisis training to ensure rapid support for vulnerable youth across Maui County.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
## October 2025
**October 15, 2025 — Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative launches $1.5 million grant program for community-based mental health and healing.**
Philanthropic partners including the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, and Maui United Way established a $1.5 million funding opportunity for local non-profit organizations. The grant program specifically funds community trauma recovery, culturally grounded therapy, and accessible mental health services for individuals affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. Nonprofits were invited to apply for awards up to $100,000 to expand long-term psychological support across impacted communities.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
**October 1, 2025 — Mental Health America report ranks Hawaiʻi among top national leaders in overall mental health and youth well-being.**
A national benchmark report published by Mental Health America recognized Hawaiʻi as one of the top states in the nation for mental health access, affordability, and lower rates of untreated mental illness. The ranking highlighted strong performance in youth well-being metrics and relatively low financial barriers to care compared to other U.S. states. However, state health officials noted that sustained investments remain critical to expand crisis services and address neighbor island provider shortages.
*Source: [https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/](https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/)*
## September 2025
**September 12, 2025 — OnTrack Hawaiʻi launches "Start with Care" public campaign to raise awareness for early psychosis detection in local youth.**
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Hawaiʻi Department of Health introduced the "Start with Care" awareness campaign to promote early identification of psychotic symptoms among teens and young adults. The initiative educates families, educators, and healthcare providers on recognizing early warning signs and connecting young people with multi-disciplinary care teams. By delivering early intervention through OnTrack Hawaiʻi, the program aims to improve long-term clinical outcomes and lower psychiatric hospitalization rates.
*Source: [https://health.hawaii.gov/camhd/camhd-press-releases/](https://health.hawaii.gov/camhd/camhd-press-releases/)*
## May 2025
**May 17, 2025 — Rebuild Maui Org hosts inaugural "Maui Flow Fest" to support teen mental health and post-wildfire trauma recovery.**
Community advocates hosted Maui Flow Fest as Hawaiʻi’s largest teen-focused mental health and wellness gathering to support adolescents coping with wildfire trauma. Designed as an uplifting, stigma-free event featuring cultural performances and games, the festival connected hundreds of high school students with local counselors and wellness programs. The initiative filled a crucial gap in adolescent crisis response and youth mental health outreach across West Maui.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
**May 1, 2025 — Hawaiʻi Community Foundation awards $282,500 in grants to 17 local non-profits to combat mental health stigma.**
The Hawaiʻi Community Foundation announced $282,500 in grant awards distributed among 17 community organizations dedicated to reducing mental health stigma and increasing access to care. Funded projects included neighbor island support groups, culturally adapted therapy for Native Hawaiian communities, and peer recovery networks. The grant cycle prioritized grassroots initiatives aimed at dismantling barriers to behavioral healthcare in rural and underserved island communities.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
## February 2025
**February 14, 2025 — University of Hawaiʻi study identifies food insecurity as a major driver of psychological distress and mental health challenges.**
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa released a study showing a direct link between food insecurity and heightened rates of depression and anxiety among island residents. The report detailed how the high cost of living and geographic isolation compound psychological stress for vulnerable households. Authors urged state lawmakers to pair food assistance programs with community-based mental health resources to address systemic drivers of poor health.
*Source: [https://mauinow.com/](https://mauinow.com/)*
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*This page is updated as new Hawaii behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Idaho: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/idaho
Newest entry: 2026-07-22
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Idaho in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Idaho faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Idaho therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 22, 2026 — Idaho expands regional crisis center capacity and rural telehealth counselor access**
Idaho health officials allocated state community health grants to support rural crisis centers and expand tele-behavioral health access across designated clinician shortage areas in northern and eastern Idaho.
*Source: [Idaho Department of Health and Welfare](https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/)*
## April 2026
**April 2, 2026 — Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1446 into law, appropriating $30.9 million to restore Medicaid Assertive Community Treatment and peer support mental health services.**
Following public safety concerns raised by sheriffs and reports of patient distress after late-2025 budget cuts, Idaho lawmakers passed SB 1446 to restore vital behavioral health programs. The bill utilizes opioid settlement funds, tobacco funds, and federal matching dollars to sustain intensive community care and adult peer support through fiscal year 2027. State leaders framed the move as essential for reducing strain on county jails and emergency rooms.
*Source: [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/02/idaho-governor-signs-bill-restoring-medicaid-mental-health-funding/](https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/04/02/idaho-governor-signs-bill-restoring-medicaid-mental-health-funding/)*
## March 2026
**March 24, 2026 — The Idaho Legislature passed Senate Bill 1314 to restructure the Department of Health and Welfare and streamline regional behavioral health board oversight.**
Senate Bill 1314 enacted administrative changes within the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare by dissolving traditional advisory boards including regional behavioral health oversight bodies. The legislation transferred direct administrative authority over mental health service distribution and strategic planning to state department leadership. Proponents argued the consolidation improves operational accountability and reduces administrative overhead in state health operations.
*Source: [https://idmed.org/news/2026-legislative-update-sb1314-health-and-welfare-restructuring](https://idmed.org/news/2026-legislative-update-sb1314-health-and-welfare-restructuring)*
**March 5, 2026 — Idaho lawmakers introduced House Bill 899 proposing a pilot program for alternative behavioral health treatments, including MDMA and psilocybin.**
House Bill 899 was introduced in the Idaho House of Representatives to establish a state-monitored Medical Advanced Healing pilot program under the Department of Health and Welfare. The initiative aimed to evaluate regulated alternative therapies like psilocybin and MDMA for veterans, first responders, and individuals dealing with severe PTSD or treatment-resistant mental illness. Supporters emphasized the need for novel therapeutic options amidst rising suicide rates and mental health worker shortages.
*Source: [https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/id/2026/bills/IDB00008899/](https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/id/2026/bills/IDB00008899/)*
## December 2025
**December 16, 2025 — Law enforcement agencies and crisis providers reported rising community instability following Idaho's elimination of Medicaid adult mental health programs.**
Regional media coverage highlighted how the sudden loss of Magellan-administered Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services impacted law enforcement agencies across eastern and northern Idaho. Officers reported responding to a higher frequency of mental health crisis calls when intensive home- and community-based support ceased. Behavioral health providers called for emergency state intervention to stabilize vulnerable adult clients.
*Source: [https://www.nwpb.org/2025/12/16/idaho-law-enforcement-shares-concerns-over-behavioral-health-cuts/](https://www.nwpb.org/2025/12/16/idaho-law-enforcement-shares-concerns-over-behavioral-health-cuts/)*
**December 3, 2025 — The Idaho Sheriffs' Association cautioned state leaders that Medicaid behavioral health service cuts created a significant public safety threat across local communities.**
The Idaho Sheriffs' Association sent a formal letter to state leadership expressing grave concern over December 1, 2025 Medicaid cuts that eliminated Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and adult peer support services. Law enforcement officials warned that losing community stabilization programs would push individuals experiencing severe mental illness into county jails and crisis facilities. They urged the state to re-evaluate the reductions to avoid shifting financial and operational burdens onto local taxpayers.
*Source: [https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/12/03/idaho-sheriffs-worry-medicaid-mental-health-cuts-pose-significant-public-safety-concern/](https://idahocapitalsun.com/2025/12/03/idaho-sheriffs-worry-medicaid-mental-health-cuts-pose-significant-public-safety-concern/)*
## November 2025
**November 25, 2025 — Idaho health providers and law enforcement warned of severe consequences as state Medicaid cuts targeted adult mental health services.**
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and contractor Magellan Healthcare announced rate reductions and the elimination of bundled behavioral health services effective December 1, 2025. Healthcare providers cautioned that cutting Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and community-based rehabilitative services would endanger vulnerable patients and overwhelm local emergency resources. The changes stemmed from state-directed efforts to address a projected Medicaid budget shortfall.
*Source: [https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2025/11/25/law-enforcement-health-providers-warn-of-severe-consequences-as-idaho-prepares-to-cut-adult-mental-health-services/](https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2025/11/25/law-enforcement-health-providers-warn-of-severe-consequences-as-idaho-prepares-to-cut-adult-mental-health-services/)*
## October 2025
**October 14, 2025 — The Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline recorded a 41 percent increase in contact volume following expanded 988 outreach.**
Officials with the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline announced a 41 percent year-over-year surge in calls, texts, and chats handled by local call centers. The growth was attributed to broader public recognition of the 988 short code and integrated referral networks created under the updated Idaho Behavioral Health Plan. Call center directors emphasized the ongoing need for sustainable state funding to maintain 24/7 staffing levels.
*Source: [https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2025-10-14/idaho-crisis-suicide-hotline-988-calls-increase](https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2025-10-14/idaho-crisis-suicide-hotline-988-calls-increase)*
## September 2025
**September 18, 2025 — Reporting showed Idaho parental consent legislation created barriers for teenagers seeking confidential mental health crisis support via 988.**
News and education coverage revealed that Idaho's 2024 parental rights law created unintended obstacles for teenagers attempting to utilize the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline. Hotline operators reported instances of youth hanging up when asked for parental contact information during moments of emotional distress or crisis. Advocates and healthcare providers called for legislative adjustments to preserve confidential crisis access while respecting parental rights.
*Source: [https://www.idahoednews.org/news/parental-consent-law-impacts-youth-access-to-idaho-crisis-hotline/](https://www.idahoednews.org/news/parental-consent-law-impacts-youth-access-to-idaho-crisis-hotline/)*
## August 2025
**August 20, 2025 — West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell launched a new intensive outpatient program to address regional mental health service gaps.**
West Valley Medical Center announced the opening of a specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adult behavioral health in Caldwell, Idaho. The program provides structured group therapy, individual counseling, and psychiatric evaluation for patients transitioning from inpatient care or requiring step-up outpatient treatment. Hospital leaders highlighted the investment as a crucial step to alleviate pressure on local emergency departments and expand local therapy access.
*Source: [https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/health/2025-08-20/west-valley-medical-center-caldwell-mental-health-outpatient-program](https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/health/2025-08-20/west-valley-medical-center-caldwell-mental-health-outpatient-program)*
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*This page is updated as new Idaho behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Illinois: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/illinois
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Illinois in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Illinois faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Illinois therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Illinois Chief Behavioral Health Office releases unified strategic crisis and workforce framework**
The Illinois Chief Behavioral Health Office unveiled an integrated policy framework coordinating the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA) 911 diversion rollouts with Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS). The initiative standardizes minimum Medicaid reimbursement formulas under newly enacted state law (HB1085) to stabilize provider networks and reduce clinician administrative burden across community behavioral health centers.
*Source: [Illinois Department of Human Services](https://www.dhs.state.il.us/)*
**June 28, 2026 — Governor Pritzker signs Medicaid omnibus bill SB 3365 to expand behavioral health safety net**
Illinois enacted Senate Bill 3365, allocating dedicated state resources to bolster community mental health providers, enhance pediatric crisis stabilization, and streamline Medicaid certification for behavioral health trainees working toward clinical licensure.
*Source: [State of Illinois](https://www.illinois.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Illinois enacts Tammurra's Act to mandate 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline resource visibility and expand school mental health education.**
State Senator Christopher Belt’s Senate Bill 2771 requires public schools, universities, public libraries, and detention facilities to prominently post 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline information. The law also integrates evidence-based suicide prevention into middle and high school curricula and ensures mental health resources are provided to individuals leaving correctional facilities.
*Source: [https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com](https://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com)*
## July 2026
**July 29, 2026 — A federal judge grants a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to protect school mental health funding.**
Attorney General Raoul led a 15-state legal coalition challenging federal attempts to terminate school-based mental health grants serving over 50,000 Illinois students. The federal court order temporarily halts grant revocations, preserving federal funding for school psychologists, social workers, and counselors in high-need school districts.
*Source: [https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov](https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov)*
## June 2026
**June 16, 2026 — Governor JB Pritzker signs the Medicaid Omnibus bill expanding behavioral health reimbursement rates and telehealth coverage in Illinois.**
Public Act 104-0470 (Senate Bill 3365) increases state Medicaid reimbursement rates for intensive community mental health services, including Assertive Community Treatment and Community Support Teams. The omnibus legislation also authorizes Medicaid coverage for virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs and creates an $85 million loan program to stabilize safety-net healthcare facilities.
*Source: [https://www.illinois.gov](https://www.illinois.gov)*
## April 2026
**April 20, 2026 — The Illinois Department of Revenue earns national Platinum Level Bell Seal recognition for workplace mental health excellence.**
Mental Health America awarded the Illinois Department of Revenue its top-tier Platinum Level Bell Seal certification for the second consecutive year in 2026. The national award recognizes state agency efforts to foster psychological safety, provide robust mental health benefits, and maintain supportive workplace wellness policies for public employees.
*Source: [https://www.illinois.gov](https://www.illinois.gov)*
## September 2025
**September 26, 2025 — Illinois is selected for a federal technical assistance initiative to expand and strengthen its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic infrastructure.**
Illinois was chosen alongside Kansas and Michigan to receive comprehensive technical assistance aimed at strengthening Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics across the state. The multi-year partnership focuses on expanding community-based crisis care, enhancing behavioral health workforce recruitment, and modernizing Medicaid reimbursement models.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.state.il.us](https://www.dhs.state.il.us)*
## August 2025
**August 4, 2025 — Governor JB Pritzker signs the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act prohibiting artificial intelligence from making clinical decisions or directly providing therapy.**
Enacted as House Bill 1806, the landmark legislation makes Illinois the first U.S. state to establish strict legal boundaries on AI use within psychotherapy and mental health counseling. Licensed therapists may only use AI for administrative duties or session transcriptions with explicit client consent, and non-compliant entities face civil fines up to $10,000 per violation.
*Source: [https://www.illinois.gov](https://www.illinois.gov)*
## July 2025
**July 31, 2025 — Illinois enacts legislation requiring universal annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades 3 through 12.**
Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560, making Illinois the first state in the nation to mandate voluntary annual mental health screenings for elementary, middle, and high school students beginning in the 2027–2028 school year. The law requires the state to develop and supply free, evidence-based screening tools while maintaining an opt-out provision for parents.
*Source: [https://capitolnewsillinois.com](https://capitolnewsillinois.com)*
## February 2025
**February 14, 2025 — Governor JB Pritzker issues Executive Order 2025-01 reorganizing state human services to establish a unified Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery.**
The executive order consolidates the former Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery within the Illinois Department of Human Services into a single operational entity. Effective July 1, 2025, this structural merger is designed to streamline state administrative oversight and enhance integrated treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
*Source: [https://www.illinois.gov](https://www.illinois.gov)*
## January 2025
**January 15, 2025 — Governor JB Pritzker launches the BEACON online portal to streamline children's mental and behavioral health care access across Illinois.**
Developed by the Illinois Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative in partnership with Google Public Sector, the BEACON platform serves as a centralized resource hub for families seeking youth behavioral health services. The portal enables personalized care navigation, interagency data coordination, and direct connections to community-based mental health providers.
*Source: [https://www.illinois.gov](https://www.illinois.gov)*
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*This page is updated as new Illinois behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Indiana: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/indiana
Newest entry: 2026-05-20
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Indiana in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Indiana faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Indiana therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## March 2026
**March 31, 2026 — Indiana expands law enforcement treatment initiative and crisis diversion infrastructure**
Indiana health and public safety officials expanded the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative across additional counties, providing police officers and emergency personnel with rapid referral pathways to connect individuals in mental health or addiction crises with licensed treatment centers.
*Source: [Indiana Family and Social Services Administration](https://www.in.gov/fssa/)*
## May 2026
**May 20, 2026 — The MolinaCares Accord grants $50,000 to Mental Health America of Indiana to launch librarian crisis response training.**
The MolinaCares Accord and Molina Healthcare of Indiana awarded a $50,000 grant to Mental Health America of Indiana to provide crisis response and Mental Health First Aid training to public library staff statewide. Developed alongside the Indiana Library Federation, the program equips librarians with verbal de-escalation, suicide prevention techniques, and community resource navigation to support patrons in distress. The initiative responds to state survey data indicating that 85% of Indiana public librarians have assisted visitors experiencing behavioral health crises.
*Source: [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520286866/en/The-MolinaCares-Accord-Grants-50000-to-Mental-Health-America-of-Indiana-for-Librarian-Crisis-Training](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260520286866/en/The-MolinaCares-Accord-Grants-50000-to-Mental-Health-America-of-Indiana-for-Librarian-Crisis-Training)*
## January 2026
**January 13, 2026 — Indiana lawmakers introduce House Bill 1134 to enforce federal mental health parity and expand insurance coverage for licensed therapy associates.**
Indiana state representatives introduced House Bill 1134 during the 2026 legislative session to align state health insurance regulations with federal mental health parity standards. The proposed legislation expands mandatory insurance reimbursement definitions to include services provided by pre-licensed clinical social work, mental health counselor, and marriage and family therapy associates under supervision. Additionally, it requires health insurers to submit annual medical necessity compliance reports to ensure coverage for mental health and addiction treatment is no more restrictive than medical/surgical benefits.
*Source: [https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1134](https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1134)*
**January 8, 2026 — Indiana Senate Bill 131 proposes creating a Psychiatric Care Ombudsman Office within the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.**
Indiana legislators introduced Senate Bill 131 to establish an independent Office of the Psychiatric Care Ombudsman to oversee patient rights and care quality across state psychiatric hospitals and private facilities. The ombudsman would be empowered to conduct unannounced inspections, investigate patient complaints, and report systemic patient safety issues directly to state officials. The legislation aims to restore public oversight and accountability following recent closures and safety violations at private behavioral health hospitals across the state.
*Source: [https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/131](https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/131)*
## November 2025
**November 12, 2025 — Indiana Youth Institute launches the FIVE by 50 initiative to address youth mental health through supportive adult networks.**
The Indiana Youth Institute introduced the statewide "FIVE by 50" campaign aimed at ensuring every child in Indiana has at least five caring, supportive adults in their lives by the year 2050. Organization leaders highlighted research demonstrating that strong adult mentorship networks significantly lower risk factors for youth depression, social anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The initiative partners with local schools, youth programs, and community leaders to expand youth mental health resilience frameworks.
*Source: [https://www.iyi.org/five-by-50-youth-mental-health-initiative/](https://www.iyi.org/five-by-50-youth-mental-health-initiative/)*
## October 2025
**October 6, 2025 — Indianapolis expands its Clinician-Led Crisis Response Team to cover the city's IMPD Southern District.**
The City of Indianapolis expanded its Clinician-Led Response Team (CLRT) program into the IMPD Southern District, bringing alternative crisis response coverage to roughly 63% of the city. The program dispatches licensed mental health professionals alongside emergency medical staff instead of armed police officers to handle non-violent mental health calls. City leaders reported that the initiative successfully diverts individuals in crisis away from emergency rooms and criminal justice facilities into community care providers.
*Source: [https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianapolis-clinician-led-response-team-expansion-southern-district](https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indianapolis-clinician-led-response-team-expansion-southern-district)*
## September 2025
**September 24, 2025 — Indiana Interim Study Committee evaluates maternal mental health services to reduce preventable maternal mortality statewide.**
The Indiana General Assembly's Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health and Human Services held dedicated hearings analyzing maternal and infant health outcomes. Public health experts presented findings showing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders remain a leading underlying cause of preventable maternal deaths in Indiana. The committee recommended expanding post-partum mental health screenings, expanding maternal telehealth access, and securing dedicated Medicaid coverage for perinatal mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/24/indiana-interim-committee-maternal-mental-health/](https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/24/indiana-interim-committee-maternal-mental-health/)*
**September 12, 2025 — Options Behavioral Health Hospital in Lawrence announces permanent closure following state safety investigations.**
Options Behavioral Health Hospital, a major 84-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Lawrence, Indiana, announced it would permanently close on October 9, 2025. The shutdown followed media investigations and state regulatory scrutiny revealing persistent understaffing, patient neglect, and safety incidents. The closure created immediate capacity challenges for surrounding hospital systems and community mental health centers responsible for placing acute psychiatric patients.
*Source: [https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/options-behavioral-health-hospital-closing-lawrence-indiana](https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/options-behavioral-health-hospital-closing-lawrence-indiana)*
## May 2025
**May 14, 2025 — Indiana advances from 42nd to 26th in national mental healthcare access rankings following targeted state investments.**
Mental health advocates and state health officials announced during Mental Health Awareness Month that Indiana rose dramatically from 42nd to 26th in national rankings for behavioral healthcare access and outcomes. Stakeholders attributed the improvement to state funding initiatives enacted under Senate Enrolled Act 1, including $50 million in annual appropriations for community mental health and expanded 988 lifeline infrastructure. Officials emphasized that continuing this momentum requires long-term, sustainable state funding to address remaining workforce shortages.
*Source: [https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/14/indiana-mental-health-rankings-improvement/](https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/14/indiana-mental-health-rankings-improvement/)*
## March 2025
**March 18, 2025 — Indiana launches statewide Mobile Crisis Accelerator Program to establish 24/7 community crisis response units.**
Indiana launched the state-funded Mobile Crisis Accelerator Program (MCAP), managed by Black Onyx Management, providing grants of up to $1 million to healthcare and community organizations. The initiative funds clinical training and technical assistance to establish certified mobile crisis response teams that deploy multi-disciplinary healthcare teams during mental health emergencies. Initial grant recipients selected across Indiana include community organizations in St. Joseph, Allen, Lake, and Porter counties.
*Source: [https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-mobile-crisis-accelerator-program-grants](https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/indiana-mobile-crisis-accelerator-program-grants)*
## January 2025
**January 15, 2025 — Indiana officially launches its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic pilot program across eight designated sites.**
Eight community health pilot sites officially received designation as Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) under Indiana's participation in the federal Medicaid Demonstration Program. The designated clinics function as urgent care providers for mental health and substance use disorders, offering 24/7 crisis intervention, outpatient services, and integrated care coordination regardless of a patient's ability to pay. State health leaders highlighted the rollout as a foundational step toward transforming Indiana's behavioral health safety net under Senate Enrolled Act 1.
*Source: [https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics/](https://www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/certified-community-behavioral-health-clinics/)*
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*This page is updated as new Indiana behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Iowa: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/iowa
Newest entry: 2026-07-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Iowa in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Iowa faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Iowa therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 15, 2026 — Iowa Behavioral Health and Disability Service System reports M administrative savings and 988 expansion**
Iowa health officials marked the one-year milestone of the state's unified Behavioral Health Service System, noting that streamlined regional navigation and new subacute stabilization centers in Council Bluffs significantly reduced emergency room psychiatric boarding.
*Source: [Iowa Department of Health and Human Services](https://hhs.iowa.gov/)*
## May 2026
**May 19, 2026 — New 96-bed behavioral health hospital opens in Council Bluffs to expand inpatient psychiatric capacity in western Iowa.**
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare celebrated the opening of a new $35 million, 96-bed behavioral health facility in Council Bluffs. The facility offers specialized acute inpatient psychiatric units and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors to help relieve emergency department boarding across western Iowa.
*Source: [https://www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2026-05-19/new-council-bluffs-behavioral-health-hospital-opens](https://www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2026-05-19/new-council-bluffs-behavioral-health-hospital-opens)*
**May 6, 2026 — Iowa enacts House File 2256 protecting parents from child abuse charges when youth mental health care cannot be found.**
Iowa enacted House File 2256, modifying the state child abuse code so parents cannot be accused of child abuse solely because systemic provider shortages prevent them from securing necessary mental health treatment for their children. Taking effect July 1, 2026, the law requires Iowa HHS to update its assessment protocols while allowing courts to utilize Child in Need of Assistance proceedings to connect struggling families with state-assisted care.
*Source: [https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF2256](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF2256)*
**May 2, 2026 — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signs House File 2543 to expand subacute mental health care access and bed tracking.**
Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2543 into law, establishing new operational standards and streamlined prior-authorization timelines for subacute behavioral health facilities across Iowa. The legislation mandates initial treatment plan creation within 24 hours of admission, requires Iowa HHS to establish a real-time electronic bed-tracking system for children's psychiatric facilities, and orders a feasibility study on expanding beds at the Independence Mental Health Institute.
*Source: [https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF2543](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF2543)*
## February 2026
**February 12, 2026 — Iowa House advances bipartisan legislation to double the state's staffed inpatient psychiatric beds.**
The Iowa House unanimously passed House File 2292, directing the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to double the number of staffed inpatient psychiatric beds at state mental health institutes from 92 to at least 184 by July 2027. To support the capacity expansion, the bill mandates that state health officials submit a federal Medicaid IMD waiver application by October 2026.
*Source: [https://www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2026-02-12/iowa-house-advances-bill-to-double-state-psychiatric-beds](https://www.iowapublicradio.org/health/2026-02-12/iowa-house-advances-bill-to-double-state-psychiatric-beds)*
## December 2025
**December 1, 2025 — Iowa State Auditor investigation uncovers federal grant misuse by regional behavioral health contractor Crossroads.**
A special investigation released by the Iowa State Auditor’s Office revealed that Crossroads Behavioral Health Services misused over $167,000 in federal grant funds and failed to pay local subcontractors. The findings prompted state health officials to tighten financial oversight and audit protocols for non-profit providers delivering state-contracted mental health and addiction services.
*Source: [https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/12/01/audit-finds-misuse-of-grant-money-by-behavioral-health-provider/](https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/12/01/audit-finds-misuse-of-grant-money-by-behavioral-health-provider/)*
## July 2025
**July 1, 2025 — Iowa officially launches its consolidated Behavioral Health Service System across seven statewide districts.**
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services officially transitioned the state from 13 regional mental health districts into a centralized, unified Behavioral Health Service System. Operating under a single administrative framework managed by the Iowa Primary Care Association, the system establishes a "no wrong door" safety net designed to streamline mental health, substance use, and gambling addiction care for uninsured and underinsured residents.
*Source: [https://hhs.iowa.gov/behavioral-health](https://hhs.iowa.gov/behavioral-health)*
## May 2025
**May 15, 2025 — Federal court approves landmark class-action settlement requiring expanded community-based youth mental health services in Iowa.**
A federal judge granted final approval to the class-action settlement in *C.A. v. Garcia*, establishing the statewide "Iowa REACH" initiative to expand home- and community-based mental health care for Medicaid-eligible children with severe emotional disturbances. The initiative requires Iowa HHS to implement comprehensive care coordination, mobile crisis response, standardized behavioral assessments, and public tracking to prevent unnecessary institutionalizations.
*Source: [https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/court-approves-settlement-in-childrens-mental-health-lawsuit/](https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/court-approves-settlement-in-childrens-mental-health-lawsuit/)*
## April 2025
**April 22, 2025 — Iowa House passes bill to establish a state-regulated medical psilocybin program for mental health treatment.**
The Iowa House approved House File 978 to create a state-regulated psilocybin treatment program targeted at military veterans and individuals suffering from treatment-resistant PTSD and severe depression. The legislation proposes a clinical oversight framework similar to Iowa's medical cannabis program to allow licensed providers to administer controlled psychedelic therapies in therapeutic settings.
*Source: [https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/04/22/iowa-house-approves-medical-psilocybin-program-bill/](https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/04/22/iowa-house-approves-medical-psilocybin-program-bill/)*
**April 18, 2025 — Davenport launches harm-reduction mental health response pilot in partnership with the Vera French Mental Health Center.**
The Davenport Police Department and Humility Homes partnered with the Vera French Community Mental Health Center to deploy off-duty officers and mental health professionals for specialized harm-reduction patrols. The pilot program connects downtown individuals experiencing mental health crises or homelessness directly with outpatient behavioral health resources and social services rather than law enforcement intervention.
*Source: [https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/04/18/davenport-launches-harm-reduction-pilot-with-vera-french-center/](https://www.radioiowa.com/2025/04/18/davenport-launches-harm-reduction-pilot-with-vera-french-center/)*
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*This page is updated as new Iowa behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Kansas: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/kansas
Newest entry: 2026-07-18
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Kansas in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Kansas faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Kansas therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 18, 2026 — Kansas expands Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics under federal NEON initiative**
Kansas health officials accelerated CCBHC clinic certifications statewide and joined the federal NEON initiative to provide supported employment and outpatient psychotherapy for adults with serious mental illness.
*Source: [Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services](https://www.kdads.ks.gov/)*
## April 2026
**April 20, 2026 — Governor Laura Kelly opposes legislative budget cuts to the school-based Mental Health Intervention Team program.**
Governor Kelly publicly criticized legislative decisions to reduce funding for the Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) program by over 37 percent in the state budget bill. The MHIT program places licensed mental health liaisons in public schools to coordinate care with local mental health centers and deliver on-site therapy to students. The Governor emphasized that defunding school-based mental health care undermines broader state efforts to mitigate youth psychological crises.
*Source: [https://ksnt.com/news/kansas/governor-kelly-criticizes-budget-cuts-to-school-mental-health-teams/](https://ksnt.com/news/kansas/governor-kelly-criticizes-budget-cuts-to-school-mental-health-teams/)*
**April 9, 2026 — Kansas enacts Senate Bill 374 to reform criminal competency evaluation procedures and forensic mental health care.**
Known as the "Logan and Austin Bill," SB 374 standardizes legal procedures for court-ordered mental health evaluations and competency restoration treatments for criminal defendants. The legislation requires timely psychiatric care for defendants facing serious felony charges so they can participate in their defense while closing legal loopholes regarding pre-trial releases. The law addresses significant backlogs in the state's forensic mental health system.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-public-safety-and-mental-health-competency-laws/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-public-safety-and-mental-health-competency-laws/)*
**April 7, 2026 — Governor Laura Kelly signs Senate Bill 84 to establish supported decision-making agreements for adults with mental health needs and disabilities.**
Senate Bill 84 creates a legal framework allowing adults with mental health conditions, intellectual disabilities, or cognitive impairments to choose trusted supporters to help manage their health, financial, and personal decisions. The law provides a less restrictive alternative to formal guardianship, ensuring individuals retain their legal autonomy while receiving essential guidance. It establishes statutory protections against undue influence while preserving personal self-determination for Kansans.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-legislation-establishing-supported-decision-making-agreements-in-kansas/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-legislation-establishing-supported-decision-making-agreements-in-kansas/)*
## March 2026
**March 19, 2026 — Kansas enacts House Bill 2299 restricting student cell phone use in public schools to protect youth mental health.**
House Bill 2299 restricts cell phone and personal electronic device usage during classroom instruction hours across all Kansas public school districts. State leaders cited mounting research linking excessive social media exposure and device distraction to adolescent anxiety, depression, and learning disruption. The law aims to cultivate focused educational environments while mitigating digital factors negatively affecting youth psychological well-being.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-legislation-limiting-cell-phones-in-kansas-schools/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-signs-legislation-limiting-cell-phones-in-kansas-schools/)*
**March 3, 2026 — Kansas selected for federal NEON initiative to expand employment support for individuals with mental health conditions.**
The U.S. Department of Labor designated Kansas as a core state in the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) initiative. Partnering with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, the program delivers technical assistance to increase competitive integrated employment for individuals with serious mental illness. The initiative aims to align workforce policy with behavioral health recovery by eliminating systemic employment barriers.
*Source: [https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases](https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases)*
## January 2026
**January 14, 2026 — Governor Laura Kelly proposes $30.9 million for the South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital in the FY 2027 state budget.**
The Governor's budget allocation funds the first operational year of the new 104-bed state psychiatric hospital in Sedgwick County designed to alleviate regional bed shortages. Additionally, the plan directs $5 million to support six community hospitals that offer adult inpatient behavioral health services. The funding strategy targets critical bottlenecks in acute psychiatric care across Kansas.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-presents-fy-2027-budget-proposal/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-presents-fy-2027-budget-proposal/)*
**January 12, 2026 — KDADS releases 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline report demonstrating record call volume and a 90 percent in-state answer rate.**
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services published Year-3 performance metrics showing monthly routed call volumes reaching nearly 3,800 by late 2025. Kansas crisis centers maintained an in-state response rate at or above 90%, proving high responsiveness to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The state's 988 Coordinating Council recommended raising the state fund budget cap to $13 million to accommodate expanding community utilization.
*Source: [https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases](https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases)*
**January 7, 2026 — Governor Laura Kelly awards over $10.4 million in Victims of Crime Act grants for crisis intervention and trauma mental health services.**
The state distributed federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds across 64 community-based agencies delivering specialized trauma therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health counseling. These grants support non-profit organizations and healthcare providers serving crime survivors and vulnerable individuals across urban and rural communities. The funding maintains crucial community safety nets amidst changing federal funding availability.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-announces-over-10-4-million-in-voca-grants-for-kansas-crime-victims/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-announces-over-10-4-million-in-voca-grants-for-kansas-crime-victims/)*
## November 2025
**November 18, 2025 — Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services expands investments in Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.**
KDADS announced new funding initiatives designed to strengthen and scale Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across the state. The CCBHC framework integrates 24/7 mental health crisis care, addiction treatment, and physical health monitoring under prospective payment reimbursement models. This policy initiative stabilizes community mental health centers while expanding outpatient behavioral healthcare access in underserved counties.
*Source: [https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases](https://kdads.ks.gov/news-room/news-releases)*
## May 2025
**May 8, 2025 — Governor Laura Kelly condemns federal termination of $33 million in state health and mental health service grants.**
Governor Kelly issued an official statement criticizing the federal cancellation of over $33 million in health grants previously allocated to Kansas. The grant terminations forced the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to eliminate 56 positions and reduced federal funding for community health and mental health programs. State officials warned the cuts would create immediate service gaps for low-income and rural Kansans seeking behavioral health care.
*Source: [https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-statement-on-federal-grant-terminations/](https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-statement-on-federal-grant-terminations/)*
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*This page is updated as new Kansas behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Kentucky: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/kentucky
Newest entry: 2026-08-17
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Kentucky in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Kentucky faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Kentucky therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 17, 2026 — Kentucky implements HB 485 creating court-ordered assisted outpatient mental health treatment**
Kentucky officials announced implementation of landmark legislation modernizing state civil commitment laws by establishing assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) pathways, providing community clinical alternatives to involuntary psychiatric hospitalization.
*Source: [Cabinet for Health and Family Services](https://www.chfs.ky.gov/)*
## May 2026
**May 1, 2026 — Kentucky proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month and reported that the 988 Crisis Lifeline has handled over 265,000 interactions since launching.**
State leadership officially declared May 2026 as Mental Health Month while highlighting key metrics from Kentucky's emergency mental health response network. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline fielded more than 265,000 calls, texts, and chat messages since its 2022 rollout. Additionally, state-supported mobile crisis units and stabilization centers delivered emergency assistance to over 17,000 Kentuckians in the past year.
*Source: [https://governor.ky.gov](https://governor.ky.gov)*
## April 2026
**April 16, 2026 — Kentucky secured federal approval to provide Medicaid reentry coverage for individuals leaving state custody to ensure continuous mental healthcare.**
The Beshear administration announced federal approval expanding Medicaid coverage for eligible adults and juveniles transitioning out of state correctional facilities. The initiative offers up to one year of continuous coverage for mental health treatment, substance use services, and primary medical care. State officials anticipate the program will reduce recidivism and support successful community reintegration.
*Source: [https://governor.ky.gov](https://governor.ky.gov)*
**April 10, 2026 — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 122 into law to reform the state's involuntary mental health commitment procedures and establish alternative sentencing for primary caregivers.**
Senate Bill 122 updates Kentucky's decades-old involuntary hospitalization statute by introducing structured outpatient tracking and giving judges greater authority to mandate treatment for adults with severe mental illness. The legislation also enables alternative sentencing for nonviolent primary caregivers to help preserve family stability. Most provisions of the bill officially took effect on July 15, 2026.
*Source: [https://www.nkytribune.com](https://www.nkytribune.com)*
**April 10, 2026 — Kentucky enacted House Bill 169 requiring state health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders without Body Mass Index restrictions.**
House Bill 169 mandates that any health insurance plan offering behavioral health coverage in Kentucky must include coverage for eating disorders. Crucially, the legislation prohibits insurance companies from using Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole criterion for denying or delaying treatment access. Governor Beshear emphasized that cost and arbitrary metrics should not prevent patients from receiving life-saving mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.whas11.com](https://www.whas11.com)*
**April 10, 2026 — Kentucky established a formal psychiatric collaborative care model under House Bill 178 to improve mental health treatment integration in primary care settings.**
House Bill 178 defines a psychiatric collaborative care framework to enable primary care physicians, care managers, and consulting psychiatrists to coordinate treatment for patients. The law creates reimbursement pathways for insurance providers to cover collaborative care services across the Commonwealth. This integrated model aims to expand mental health access and reduce wait times for psychiatric consultation.
*Source: [https://www.whas11.com](https://www.whas11.com)*
## February 2026
**February 12, 2026 — Kentucky lawmakers introduced House Bill 455 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy.**
Kentucky legislators introduced House Bill 455 to establish boundaries for artificial intelligence tools used within therapeutic and psychological settings. The proposed bill mandates that licensed human professionals maintain full clinical oversight over patient diagnosis, treatment plans, and therapeutic sessions. Lawmakers introduced the measure to ensure patient safety and prevent AI chatbots from replacing licensed therapy practitioners.
*Source: [https://kentuckylantern.com](https://kentuckylantern.com)*
## January 2026
**January 14, 2026 — Governor Beshear announced nearly $884,000 in federal grant funding to strengthen Kentucky mental health courts and crisis de-escalation programs.**
Kentucky awarded $883,923 through Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program grants to support local judicial and community behavioral health initiatives. The funding assists specialty mental health courts, veterans treatment courts, and law enforcement de-escalation training statewide. These grants aim to divert individuals experiencing mental health crises away from incarceration and into clinical treatment.
*Source: [https://governor.ky.gov](https://governor.ky.gov)*
## September 2025
**September 18, 2025 — Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice introduced emergency regulations restricting isolation policies to safeguard youth mental health.**
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice issued emergency administrative regulations limiting the use of restrictive housing and isolation across state juvenile facilities. The policy updates prioritize psychological health by establishing strict limits on isolation time and mandating regular behavioral health evaluations. Officials implemented the changes to foster a safer, rehabilitation-focused environment for detained youth.
*Source: [https://governor.ky.gov](https://governor.ky.gov)*
**September 10, 2025 — Community leaders broke ground on the Anchor Project regional mental health and addiction crisis treatment center in Bowling Green.**
Regional officials and healthcare leaders broke ground on the Anchor Project, a dedicated emergency crisis treatment facility in Warren County. The center will provide 24/7 mental health stabilization, addiction recovery support, and mobile response services for south-central Kentucky residents. The project represents a major local investment in reducing emergency room crowding and providing immediate behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.wkyufm.org](https://www.wkyufm.org)*
## May 2025
**May 8, 2025 — Kentucky reported a 30 percent decline in drug overdose fatalities, attributing progress to expanded Medicaid behavioral health and crisis services.**
Governor Andy Beshear announced state data showing a 30.2% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year, marking three consecutive years of decline. State public health officials pointed to Medicaid expansion for behavioral health, increased availability of harm reduction tools, and broader crisis response networks as key factors. The milestone demonstrates the impact of statewide investments in substance use treatment and mental health infrastructure.
*Source: [https://www.wkyufm.org](https://www.wkyufm.org)*
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*This page is updated as new Kentucky behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Louisiana: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/louisiana
Newest entry: 2026-08-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Louisiana in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Louisiana faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Louisiana therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 15, 2026 — Louisiana health leaders call for expanded school behavioral health and peer counseling**
The Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health and youth advocacy coalitions released new assessment data indicating rising demand for adolescent mental health counseling, urging school districts to expand on-campus licensed therapist staffing.
*Source: [Louisiana Department of Health](https://ldh.la.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 1, 2026 — Louisiana enacts mandatory hospital discharge planning requirements for inpatient behavioral health patients.**
A new Louisiana law went into effect on August 1, 2026, requiring hospitals and inpatient behavioral health facilities to create formal, comprehensive discharge plans for psychiatric patients. Inspired by care coordination models developed in Monroe, the statute aims to bridge gaps between inpatient stays and community-based outpatient care. Facilities must now ensure patients have established follow-up appointments and medication access prior to discharge.
*Source: [https://legis.la.gov](https://legis.la.gov)*
## May 2026
**May 15, 2026 — Louisiana repeals Facility Need Review requirement to accelerate licensing of Opioid Treatment Programs.**
The Louisiana Department of Health enacted regulatory amendments on May 15, 2026, officially repealing the Facility Need Review (FNR) requirement for Opioid Treatment Programs. By removing this administrative barrier, the state aims to speed up the licensing process for new opioid addiction treatment clinics. This policy change directly targets the opioid crisis by increasing treatment accessibility across underserved areas of Louisiana.
*Source: [https://ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov)*
**May 8, 2026 — Louisiana Department of Health halts managed care room-and-board fee recoupments for addiction treatment centers.**
On May 8, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Health directed Medicaid Managed Care Organizations to stop financial recoupments of room-and-board reimbursements from addiction treatment facilities. The directive provides financial stability to residential substance use treatment centers as providers update billing systems during the mandatory transition to ASAM 4th Edition clinical criteria. Health officials noted that preserving provider solvency is critical to maintaining inpatient addiction treatment capacity.
*Source: [https://ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov)*
## April 2026
**April 20, 2026 — Louisiana Department of Health updates Medicaid State Plan to expand therapeutic provider types and telehealth peer support.**
Effective April 20, 2026, Louisiana amended its Medicaid State Plan (LA-26-0001) to broaden the types of healthcare professionals authorized to deliver outpatient therapeutic services. The amendment also eliminated face-to-face session mandates for Peer Support Services, allowing remote and telehealth delivery to increase care access in rural areas. This change allows provisionally licensed psychologists and psychology interns to treat Medicaid beneficiaries.
*Source: [https://ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov)*
**April 20, 2026 — Louisiana Department of Health urges residents to use 988 Lifeline and mobile crisis services following Shreveport crisis.**
Following a traumatic community crisis in Shreveport on April 19, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Health issued a public health statement on April 20, 2026, emphasizing the availability of 24/7 support via the 988 Lifeline. State officials reminded residents that 988 offers free, confidential support for general emotional distress and trauma beyond suicide prevention. The department also coordinated with local human services districts to deploy Mobile Crisis Response teams to affected neighborhoods.
*Source: [https://ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov)*
**April 6, 2026 — Louisiana Senate Bill 222 proposes administrative relief and workforce flexibility for Medicaid behavioral health providers.**
Introduced during the 2026 regular legislative session on April 6, 2026, Senate Bill 222 targets administrative burdens on Medicaid behavioral health providers. The bill includes provisions to eliminate redundant CPR certification mandates for non-clinical staff and allows specialized physician assistants to serve as medical directors. These changes aim to streamline facility operations and retain licensed behavioral health staff across the state.
*Source: [https://legis.la.gov](https://legis.la.gov)*
## January 2026
**January 22, 2026 — Louisiana targets federal rural health funding to expand university mental health training and counseling programs.**
State health officials announced on January 22, 2026, plans to deploy a portion of Louisiana's $208 million federal rural health allocation toward expanding mental health workforce training programs at public universities like Northwestern State University. The initiative addresses severe behavioral health professional shortages in rural parishes by funding clinical internships and expanding tele-counseling services. State leaders project the program will significantly increase licensed counselors in underserved rural regions.
*Source: [https://lailluminator.com](https://lailluminator.com)*
## August 2025
**August 29, 2025 — Louisiana expands School-Based Medicaid Program to cover student substance abuse counseling and group therapy.**
On August 29, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Health updated its School-Based Medicaid Program policy to include new procedure codes for student substance use counseling and group therapy. The expanded coverage enables local school districts to receive Medicaid reimbursement for providing early behavioral health intervention directly within school settings. This policy change helps lower financial barriers for families seeking adolescent behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://ldh.la.gov](https://ldh.la.gov)*
**August 1, 2025 — Louisiana Act 469 takes effect requiring public schools to establish voluntary mental health screening procedures for students.**
Enacted during the 2025 legislative session, Act 469 officially went into effect on August 1, 2025, establishing state guidelines for voluntary student behavioral health evaluations in public schools. The law aims to identify early signs of anxiety, depression, and trauma among youth by connecting students to school counselors and community resources. It represents a broader state effort to address rising youth mental health challenges across Louisiana.
*Source: [https://legis.la.gov](https://legis.la.gov)*
## July 2025
**July 15, 2025 — New Orleans Health Department launches digital dashboard tracking real-time wait times for outpatient mental health clinics.**
In July 2025, the New Orleans Health Department partnered with VIA LINK to launch the city's first Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Wait Time Dashboard. The interactive tool allows residents and case managers to view live clinic availability, service types, insurance acceptance, and appointment wait times across the Greater New Orleans area. This initiative aims to streamline care access and reduce emergency department reliance for behavioral health crises.
*Source: [https://nola.gov](https://nola.gov)*
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*This page is updated as new Louisiana behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Maine: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/maine
Newest entry: 2026-08-10
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Maine in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Maine faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Maine therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Maine launches rural agricultural crisis network and psychiatric provider fellowship**
Maine state health agencies launched a dedicated behavioral health support network for rural farming communities while MaineHealth introduced an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Provider fellowship to accelerate clinician onboarding across rural clinics.
*Source: [Maine Department of Health and Human Services](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — Sweetser assumes management of mobile crisis intervention response services in Kennebec and Somerset Counties.**
Behavioral health organization Sweetser officially took over mobile crisis response operations across Kennebec and Somerset Counties from Kennebec Behavioral Health. The transition expands rapid community-based crisis response coverage dispatched through the Maine Crisis Line and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline system.
*Source: [https://www.kbhmaine.org/news/mobile-crisis-service-transition-2026/](https://www.kbhmaine.org/news/mobile-crisis-service-transition-2026/)*
## June 2026
**June 25, 2026 — Governor Janet Mills breaks ground on a new $5 million youth psychiatric residential treatment facility in Saco.**
Governor Janet Mills joined health officials and organizational leaders at Sweetser's Saco campus to celebrate the groundbreaking of a 16-bed youth psychiatric residential treatment facility. Supported by over $5 million in state funding, the 24/7 care facility aims to reduce waiting lists and prevent Maine children from having to travel out of state for acute mental health treatment.
*Source: [https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/sweetser-breaks-ground-on-79m-youth-mental-health-center-in-saco](https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/sweetser-breaks-ground-on-79m-youth-mental-health-center-in-saco)*
## May 2026
**May 15, 2026 — Thomas College announces a new Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to address Maine's rural workforce shortage.**
Thomas College unveiled a new low-residency Master of Science program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling designed to prepare graduate students for clinical licensure. Developed in collaboration with Kennebec Behavioral Health, the two-year degree program directly targets severe mental health provider shortages across rural Maine communities.
*Source: [https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/15/waterville/thomas-college-mental-health-counseling-masters-program/](https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/15/waterville/thomas-college-mental-health-counseling-masters-program/)*
## April 2026
**April 13, 2026 — Governor Janet Mills signs landmark legislation prohibiting AI systems from independently providing therapy services in Maine.**
Governor Janet Mills signed LD 2082 into law, prohibiting any person or organization from using artificial intelligence to deliver independent therapy or psychotherapy services without a licensed human clinician. The law permits licensed mental health professionals to use AI solely for administrative and non-clinical support with client consent, subjecting violations to the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
*Source: [https://www.dataguidance.com/news/maine-governor-signs-bill-regulating-ai-mental](https://www.dataguidance.com/news/maine-governor-signs-bill-regulating-ai-mental)*
## March 2026
**March 18, 2026 — Governor Mills and MaineHousing announce $12 million in 'Home for Good' grants to integrate affordable housing with 24/7 mental health services.**
State officials awarded $12 million in funding to construct 92 supportive housing units in Bangor, Portland, and South Portland. The developments combine permanent affordable housing with round-the-clock mental health counseling, addiction recovery support, and intensive case management for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
*Source: [https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-mainehousing-announce-12-million-home-good-grants-2026-03-18](https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-mainehousing-announce-12-million-home-good-grants-2026-03-18)*
## February 2026
**February 9, 2026 — Governor Mills reports a 20 percent decline in fatal drug overdoses, highlighting integrated behavioral health crisis teams.**
State epidemiological reports revealed a 20 percent drop in Maine fatal drug overdoses in 2025 compared to the previous year. Governor Mills attributed the progress to statewide investments in the OPTIONS program, which pairs mobile behavioral health clinicians with law enforcement to connect individuals directly to mental health and recovery services.
*Source: [https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-announces-20-percent-decline-fatal-drug-overdoses-2025-2026-02-09](https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-announces-20-percent-decline-fatal-drug-overdoses-2025-2026-02-09)*
## January 2026
**January 1, 2026 — MaineCare updates Section 65 reimbursement rates to benchmark behavioral health services against Medicare rates.**
As part of Maine's ongoing rate system reform, MaineCare updated its fee schedules for Section 65 behavioral health services to benchmark at 72.4 percent of Medicare rates. Coupled with statutory cost-of-living adjustments, the policy update strengthens financial sustainability for outpatient mental health clinics and community providers.
*Source: [https://mainecare.maine.gov/Provider%20Fee%20Schedules/Forms/Publication.aspx](https://mainecare.maine.gov/Provider%20Fee%20Schedules/Forms/Publication.aspx)*
## December 2025
**December 15, 2025 — Spurwink receives state grant to establish a 24/7 Crisis Receiving Center in Lewiston for walk-in mental health stabilization.**
Non-profit provider Spurwink was awarded state funding by Maine DHHS to open a new walk-in Crisis Receiving Center at 1155 Lisbon Street in Lewiston. Based on Portland's successful living room care model, the facility provides continuous behavioral health crisis stabilization as a community alternative to hospital emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/12/15/spurwink-awarded-grant-for-lewiston-crisis-receiving-center/](https://www.sunjournal.com/2025/12/15/spurwink-awarded-grant-for-lewiston-crisis-receiving-center/)*
## November 2025
**November 21, 2025 — Maine DHHS and DOE release 2025 Integrated Youth Health Survey showing improvements in adolescent mental health.**
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education published key findings from the 2025 student health survey. Results indicated significant state-level declines in high school students reporting persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, alongside reductions in reported adolescent suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
*Source: [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/press-release/maine-cdc-and-doe-release-2025-student-health-survey-results-2025-11-21](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/press-release/maine-cdc-and-doe-release-2025-student-health-survey-results-2025-11-21)*
## September 2025
**September 8, 2025 — Maine DHHS marks 988 Day of Action with expanded infrastructure for statewide mental health crisis response.**
State health leaders observed the second annual national 988 Day of Action by highlighting expanded call capacity and local service connections across Maine's crisis response network. The initiative emphasizes continuous 24/7 confidential mental health support and immediate dispatch of community mobile crisis intervention teams.
*Source: [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/press-release/maine-dhhs-recognizes-second-annual-988-day-action-2025-09-08](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/press-release/maine-dhhs-recognizes-second-annual-988-day-action-2025-09-08)*
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*This page is updated as new Maine behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Maryland: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/maryland
Newest entry: 2026-08-12
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Maryland in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Maryland faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Maryland therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 12, 2026 — Maryland communities launch non-police crisis co-responder models and 988 dispatch integration**
Maryland municipal jurisdictions partnered with regional behavioral health organizations to deploy clinical co-responder teams for psychiatric emergency calls. The teams pair licensed social workers with crisis specialists to provide immediate de-escalation and connect residents with outpatient therapy.
*Source: [Maryland Department of Health](https://health.maryland.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Maryland Department of Health announces $80 million in grant awards for rural behavioral, primary, and dental care.**
As part of the state's $168 million federal Rural Health Transformation Program, Maryland awarded $80 million across 41 grantees on August 10, 2026. The funding directly targets expanding access to behavioral health services, integrated primary care, and telehealth capabilities across 18 designated rural counties. This initiative aims to address workforce shortages and improve community health infrastructure throughout Maryland's rural regions.
*Source: [https://health.maryland.gov](https://health.maryland.gov)*
## June 2026
**June 25, 2026 — Maryland extends temporary Medicaid provider enrollment moratorium for outpatient behavioral health services.**
The Maryland Department of Health extended its temporary administrative moratorium on enrolling new Medicaid providers for psychiatric rehabilitation and intensive outpatient behavioral health programs. The policy update aims to strengthen quality oversight, reduce fraud, and ensure modern compliance standards across community-based care centers. The state continues to evaluate provider standards while maintaining continuity of care for existing beneficiaries.
*Source: [https://health.maryland.gov/bha](https://health.maryland.gov/bha)*
## May 2026
**May 21, 2026 — Maryland Community Health Resources Commission awards $96.3 million to expand school-based behavioral health services.**
The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission approved $96.3 million in grant funding through the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports for the 2026–2027 school year. The grants expand mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and preventative behavioral care for pre-K through 12th-grade public school students across all Maryland jurisdictions. This major investment is authorized under the Blueprint for Maryland's Future initiative to address youth mental health needs.
*Source: [https://health.maryland.gov/chrc](https://health.maryland.gov/chrc)*
**May 12, 2026 — Governor Wes Moore signs legislation modernizing Maryland's behavioral health reimbursement rate methodology.**
Enacted as SB 39 and HB 772 during the 2026 legislative session, the law creates a dedicated workgroup to oversee an independent cost-driven rate methodology study for community behavioral health providers. The legislation mandates state reimbursement rate adjustments to ensure long-term financial sustainability for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and outpatient mental health centers. This reform directly addresses community provider operating costs and workforce retention challenges.
*Source: [https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0039?ys=2026RS](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0039?ys=2026RS)*
**May 12, 2026 — Maryland enacts law codifying federal mental health parity standards into state insurance regulations.**
Governor Wes Moore signed SB 205 / HB 280, incorporating updated federal mental health and substance use disorder parity rules directly into Maryland insurance law. The statute clarifies enforcement authority for the Maryland Insurance Administration to ensure commercial insurers do not impose stricter coverage limits on mental health treatments than on medical/surgical care. This action provides stronger legal protections for Maryland consumers seeking behavioral healthcare coverage.
*Source: [https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0205?ys=2026RS](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0205?ys=2026RS)*
**May 4, 2026 — Maryland launches the Youth Digital Wellness Playbook to address online mental health risks for children.**
The Moore-Miller Administration, in partnership with the Child Mind Institute and the Governor's Office for Children, released an evidence-based digital wellness playbook for youth, parents, and educators. The guide provides practical skill sheets and interventions to combat screen-time anxiety, depression, and social media distress among Maryland youth. It forms part of the administration's broader strategy to enhance pediatric mental health support statewide.
*Source: [https://children.maryland.gov](https://children.maryland.gov)*
## December 2025
**December 1, 2025 — Maryland Department of Health launches statewide 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline winter awareness campaign.**
First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland Department of Health launched a public awareness campaign across digital, radio, and streaming channels to promote 988 crisis services through the winter season. The initiative highlighted free, 24/7 confidential crisis call, text, and chat support to address seasonal depression and crisis calls during the holidays. The campaign aimed to connect vulnerable residents with immediate community-based crisis intervention.
*Source: [https://health.maryland.gov/bha](https://health.maryland.gov/bha)*
## July 2025
**July 15, 2025 — Maryland Department of Health releases comprehensive Children’s Behavioral Health Roadmap.**
Developed in partnership with Manatt Health and the Maryland Coalition of Families, the state published a multi-year blueprint to reform pediatric mental health services. The roadmap outlines strategies to reduce emergency department boarding times, scale mobile crisis response teams, and expand early developmental screening for Medicaid-enrolled youth. It serves as a framework to build a coordinated, family-centered crisis and preventive behavioral health system.
*Source: [https://health.maryland.gov/bha](https://health.maryland.gov/bha)*
## May 2025
**May 13, 2025 — Governor Wes Moore signs the Preserve Telehealth Access Act of 2025 into law.**
Enacted as SB 372 (Chapter 481), Maryland permanently extended Medicaid and commercial health insurance reimbursement parity for telehealth services, including audio-only telephone consultations. The legislation removed previous sunset dates to guarantee continuous remote mental healthcare access for Maryland residents. It supports telehealth parity for mental health therapists and behavioral health providers across rural and underserved areas.
*Source: [https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0372?ys=2025RS](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0372?ys=2025RS)*
**May 13, 2025 — Maryland enacts consumer protections for out-of-network behavioral healthcare access.**
Governor Wes Moore signed SB 902 (Chapter 661), eliminating the expiration date on key patient protection laws regarding nonparticipating behavioral health providers. The law mandates that when insured patients face network inadequacy for mental health services, insurers must assist in securing and covering out-of-network specialists at no additional out-of-pocket cost. This legislation prevents surprise billing and expands timely access to specialized mental health treatment.
*Source: [https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0902?ys=2025RS](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0902?ys=2025RS)*
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*This page is updated as new Maryland behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Massachusetts: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/massachusetts
Newest entry: 2026-08-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Massachusetts in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Massachusetts faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Massachusetts therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 15, 2026 — Massachusetts strengthens commercial mental health parity enforcement and emergency crisis protocols**
State healthcare regulators intensified compliance monitoring under Massachusetts mental health parity statutes, auditing commercial health plans to enforce 10-day outpatient wait time standards and transparent reimbursement schedules for licensed behavioral health clinicians.
*Source: [Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-health-and-human-services)*
## July 2026
**July 31, 2026 — The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions enacted updated licensing regulations for mental health counselors.**
The revised regulations establish a new Licensed Supervised Mental Health Counselor (LSMHC) license category designed to streamline the career pipeline for post-graduate clinicians. The regulatory update also modernizes clinical supervision standards and updates rules governing teletherapy practice for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs). The changes aim to accelerate workforce entry while maintaining high standards for patient safety and care quality.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/board-of-registration-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions-issues-revised-regulations](https://www.mass.gov/news/board-of-registration-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions-issues-revised-regulations)*
**July 22, 2026 — Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell filed a lawsuit against federal authorities to block the cancellation of school-based mental health grants.**
Attorney General Campbell joined a multistate lawsuit opposing federal efforts to terminate grant funding intended to place mental health professionals in public schools. The lawsuit argues that revoking congressional allocations unlawfully deprives school districts of critical resources for student crisis intervention and counseling. State officials underscored that school-embedded mental health clinicians are essential for early detection and intervention among youth.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/attorney-general-campbell-sues-us-department-of-education-to-protect-school-mental-health-grants](https://www.mass.gov/news/attorney-general-campbell-sues-us-department-of-education-to-protect-school-mental-health-grants)*
**July 15, 2026 — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded nearly $5 million to expand early childhood mental health supports statewide.**
The grant funding provides early childhood mental health consultation, educator coaching, and social-emotional behavior intervention plans across early education programs in Massachusetts. By identifying developmental and behavioral challenges early, the initiative aims to prevent preschool suspensions and support young children's emotional well-being. Services are delivered through partnerships between early education centers and licensed behavioral health clinicians.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-nearly-5-million-for-early-childhood-mental-health-support](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-nearly-5-million-for-early-childhood-mental-health-support)*
## June 2026
**June 16, 2026 — Massachusetts awarded $4.5 million in annual grants to 23 community organizations for behavioral health promotion and prevention.**
Administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the multi-year funding targets historically underserved communities and populations experiencing severe health disparities. The grants fund community-led initiatives focused on youth resilience, trauma support, suicide prevention, and culturally tailored mental health education. The program emphasizes evidence-based prevention to lower overall demand for emergency crisis care.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-45-million-in-annual-grants-for-community-based-behavioral-health-programs](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-45-million-in-annual-grants-for-community-based-behavioral-health-programs)*
## May 2026
**May 20, 2026 — Massachusetts lawmakers advanced legislation to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) to facilitate cross-border telepsychology practice.**
Legislative committees evaluated proposed bills to join the multi-state PSYPACT agreement, allowing licensed psychologists to deliver telehealth therapy to patients across state lines. Proponents emphasized that interstate compact participation will shorten wait times for specialized care and maintain continuity of care for relocating college students and residents. The measure reflects ongoing state efforts to expand telehealth accessibility and address provider shortages.
*Source: [https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/massachusetts-considers-joining-interstate-telehealth-compact-for-psychologists/](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/massachusetts-considers-joining-interstate-telehealth-compact-for-psychologists/)*
**May 11, 2026 — Governor Maura Healey swore in Emily Bailey as the new Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.**
Emily Bailey, former Chief of Behavioral Health at MassHealth and Senior Vice President at Commonwealth Care Alliance, officially assumed leadership of the state mental health agency. During her tenure at MassHealth, Bailey spearheaded the implementation of Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) and expanded crisis response services across the Commonwealth. Her administration priorities include improving youth mental health access, bolstering workforce retention, and expanding behavioral health equity.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/emily-bailey-sworn-in-as-commissioner-of-the-department-of-mental-health](https://www.mass.gov/news/emily-bailey-sworn-in-as-commissioner-of-the-department-of-mental-health)*
## December 2025
**December 10, 2025 — Massachusetts began implementing the landmark Marsters v. Healey federal court settlement to transition nursing home residents with severe mental illness into community settings.**
The state committed over $1 billion over eight years to expand community-based mental health housing, intensive case management, and mobile crisis support. The settlement requires Massachusetts to assist more than 2,400 individuals currently residing in nursing facilities to move into supported independent living settings. Disability rights advocates highlighted the rollout as a major milestone for community integration under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
*Source: [https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/massachusetts-begins-rolling-out-1b-settlement-for-community-mental-health-housing/](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/massachusetts-begins-rolling-out-1b-settlement-for-community-mental-health-housing/)*
## November 2025
**November 18, 2025 — Massachusetts announced a $25 million investment to support the state's behavioral health workforce through scholarships and internship stipends.**
The state allocated $12.5 million for graduate scholarships to students pursuing degrees in social work, mental health counseling, and psychiatric nursing in exchange for a commitment to work in Massachusetts. An additional $12.5 million provides stipends to students completing mandatory, previously unpaid field internships. The program addresses critical human services staffing shortages by reducing educational financial burdens.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-25-million-investment-in-behavioral-health-workforce](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-announces-25-million-investment-in-behavioral-health-workforce)*
## October 2025
**October 6, 2025 — Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle stepped down from her role following a contentious state budget cycle.**
After serving as Commissioner since October 2020, Brooke Doyle officially left the agency amid pushback from advocacy groups and labor unions over proposed state budget cuts. The proposed fiscal plan included reductions in case management personnel and youth residential treatment capacity. Deputy Commissioner Beth Lucas served as acting commissioner until a permanent successor took office.
*Source: [https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/head-of-state-mental-health-agency-stepping-down/](https://commonwealthbeacon.org/health/head-of-state-mental-health-agency-stepping-down/)*
## September 2025
**September 22, 2025 — The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $2.8 million to expand Community Behavioral Health Urgent Care access across Massachusetts.**
The grant funding enables six community-based clinics to establish same-day and next-day walk-in mental health care alongside extended evening and weekend hours. By providing immediate outpatient triage, crisis intervention, and medication management, the initiative aims to reduce crowding in hospital emergency departments. This expansion represents a key component of Massachusetts' ongoing Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform.
*Source: [https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-28-million-to-expand-behavioral-health-urgent-care-access](https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-28-million-to-expand-behavioral-health-urgent-care-access)*
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*This page is updated as new Massachusetts behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Michigan: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/michigan
Newest entry: 2026-08-04
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Michigan in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Michigan faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Michigan therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## April 2026
**April 22, 2026 — Michigan legislative report calls for dedicated behavioral health crisis transport and Northern psychiatric capacity**
A bipartisan House Oversight report called for sweeping structural investments in Michigan's mental health infrastructure, recommending new non-police behavioral health transport networks and accelerated state funding for inpatient psychiatric beds in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
*Source: [Michigan House of Representatives](https://www.house.mi.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 4, 2026 — Ottawa County voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of a 10-year Community Mental Health property tax millage.**
Voters in Ottawa County passed a 0.3-mill property tax renewal with 64% approval to fund local behavioral health services through 2036. The dedicated funding stream supports outpatient therapy, crisis intervention teams, and community-based mental health treatment for thousands of uninsured and underinsured residents.
*Source: [https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/elections/ottawa-county-voters-approve-community-mental-health-millage/69-1fa32cfb-b51f-49ee-a3bb-a579df6c21e6](https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/elections/ottawa-county-voters-approve-community-mental-health-millage/69-1fa32cfb-b51f-49ee-a3bb-a579df6c21e6)*
## July 2026
**July 22, 2026 — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel secured a temporary restraining order blocking federal cuts to school-based mental health grants.**
The Michigan Attorney General joined a multistate lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Education from terminating federally funded mental health grants aimed at schools and universities. The legal victory preserved over $6 million in federal funding dedicated to placing licensed counselors and mental health specialists in high-need Michigan schools.
*Source: [https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases](https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases)*
**July 16, 2026 — Michigan lawmakers introduced an eight-bill legislative package to overhaul patient protections and oversight at state-run psychiatric hospitals.**
Prompted by an Office of the Auditor General investigation finding unaddressed abuse complaints and faulty surveillance systems, state legislation was introduced to reform the Office of Recipient Rights. The bills prohibit conflict-of-interest appointments on recipient rights boards and mandate stricter investigation timelines for patient neglect allegations.
*Source: [https://misenategop.com/webber-introduces-legislation-to-protect-mental-healthcare-patients-improve-oversight-at-state-facilities/](https://misenategop.com/webber-introduces-legislation-to-protect-mental-healthcare-patients-improve-oversight-at-state-facilities/)*
**July 9, 2026 — Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 69 of 2026 to require court approval before guardians can change the permanent residence of vulnerable adults.**
Enacted as Public Act 69 of 2026 (Senate Bill 586), the law establishes strict probate court hearing requirements before a guardian can permanently relocate an incapacitated individual. The measure enhances protections for vulnerable mental health patients while prompting hospitals to adjust discharge planning for long-term care placements.
*Source: [https://www.mha.org/newsroom/](https://www.mha.org/newsroom/)*
## June 2026
**June 11, 2026 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announced a policy change terminating coverage for counseling services provided by limited-license mental health professionals in private practices.**
Beginning in 2026, the state's largest health insurer ended reimbursements for limited-license counselors, social workers, and marriage therapists operating in private office settings. The insurer stated the move aims to standardize oversight, but mental health professionals warn it restricts patient access and threatens local practice viability.
*Source: [https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-blue-cross-limit-mental-health-benefit-will-thousands-lose-care](https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-blue-cross-limit-mental-health-benefit-will-thousands-lose-care)*
## April 2026
**April 3, 2026 — Closure of Michigan residential treatment facilities forced an increasing number of youth in mental health crises to be placed out of state.**
Surging operating expenses and regulatory challenges led to the closure of multiple youth residential treatment centers across Michigan, including Vista Maria's residential program in Dearborn Heights. Consequently, Michigan courts and child welfare agencies increasingly sent vulnerable minors hundreds of miles away to receive intensive mental health treatment.
*Source: [https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-kids-mental-health-crisis-sent-out-state-facilities-close](https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-kids-mental-health-crisis-sent-out-state-facilities-close)*
## March 2026
**March 19, 2026 — Michigan expanded state psychiatric bed capacity and opened specialized pediatric behavioral health facilities to alleviate critical bed shortages.**
To address severe shortages of psychiatric beds across the state, new facilities including a pediatric behavioral health center with 66 inpatient beds opened through Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids. The state also advanced new inpatient adult bed capacity across southeastern Michigan to reduce long psychiatric boarding times in emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-boosts-bed-capacity-horribly-underserved-mental-health-system](https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-boosts-bed-capacity-horribly-underserved-mental-health-system)*
**March 2, 2026 — Michigan halted its planned overhaul of the state's Medicaid-funded behavioral health care system after spending nearly $2.9 million on external consulting.**
The state's effort to restructure its $4.9 billion behavioral health network was abandoned following a Court of Claims ruling that the state's request for proposals violated the Michigan Mental Health Code. The decision stopped the planned transition of care responsibilities between regional prepaid inpatient health plans and Medicaid health plans.
*Source: [https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-paid-consultants-29m-failed-mental-health-redesign](https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-paid-consultants-29m-failed-mental-health-redesign)*
## February 2026
**February 18, 2026 — Oakland County Community Mental Health directed law enforcement to divert individuals in psychological crisis to emergency rooms amid a crisis facility operational dispute.**
Oakland County's public mental health authority requested that local police drop off individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies at hospital emergency departments rather than a designated crisis center in Pontiac. Healthcare leaders and community advocates warned that psychiatric boarding in emergency rooms strains hospital staff and delays specialized care.
*Source: [https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/oakland-county-diverts-mental-health-patients-ers-amid-crisis-center-takeover](https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/oakland-county-diverts-mental-health-patients-ers-amid-crisis-center-takeover)*
## January 2026
**January 3, 2026 — Genesee Health System expanded its Behavioral Health Urgent Care to 24/7 operations in Flint.**
Genesee Health System transitioned its newly relocated Behavioral Health Urgent Care campus on Bristol Road to continuous 24/7 operations for crisis walk-ins. The $8.2 million facility includes a 16-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit designed to provide immediate care and reduce emergency room visits for residents experiencing psychiatric distress.
*Source: [https://genhs.org/news/](https://genhs.org/news/)*
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*This page is updated as new Michigan behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Minnesota: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/minnesota
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Minnesota in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Minnesota faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Minnesota therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Minnesota allocates 00M for psychiatric emergency care and 5M for school crisis grants**
Minnesota finalized state funding agreements delivering 00 million to support Hennepin Healthcare's psychiatric emergency operations and 5.7 million for school-linked behavioral health grants and mobile crisis response expansion statewide.
*Source: [Minnesota Department of Human Services](https://mn.gov/dhs/)*
## July 2026
**July 15, 2026 — Minnesota Department of Health reported over 83,000 contacts to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the first half of 2026.**
State public health data showed a continuing rise in 988 Lifeline utilization, reaching over 83,000 calls, texts, and chat sessions across Minnesota during the first six months of 2026. Officials credited public education initiatives and expanded local call center staffing for improving crisis response access. The report also indicated that state suicide rates stabilized following peak numbers recorded in 2022.
*Source: [https://www.health.state.mn.us](https://www.health.state.mn.us)*
**July 1, 2026 — Minnesota Department of Human Services assumed direct statewide administration of Behavioral Health Fund eligibility determinations.**
Responsibility for determining eligibility for Minnesota's Behavioral Health Fund shifted from individual counties and tribes to the state Department of Human Services on July 1, 2026. The administrative transition aims to eliminate regional disparities in service approval and streamline access to mental health and addiction treatment. The reform also aligns state eligibility guidelines with Minnesota's federal Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration waiver.
*Source: [https://mn.gov/dhs](https://mn.gov/dhs)*
**July 1, 2026 — Enforcement of Minnesota's social media mental health warning label law was paused following a federal court lawsuit.**
A Minnesota law enacted in 2025 requiring social media platforms to display mental health health-warning notifications to users was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026. Tech industry trade group NetChoice filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirement on First Amendment grounds. A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction pausing state enforcement while legal proceedings continue.
*Source: [https://www.mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org)*
## May 2026
**May 24, 2026 — State and local leaders finalized a $200 million multi-year funding agreement for Hennepin County Medical Center safety-net psychiatric services.**
A $200 million multi-year funding package was finalized to stabilize operations at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minnesota's flagship safety-net hospital. HCMC provides critical regional capacity for acute psychiatric emergency evaluations, addiction triage, and inpatient crisis stabilization. The agreement prevents severe service reductions at the facility's safety-net behavioral health units.
*Source: [https://minnesotareformer.com](https://minnesotareformer.com)*
**May 18, 2026 — The Minnesota Legislature passed a supplemental health budget allocating $16.3 million to community mental health and crisis services.**
Minnesota lawmakers approved a bipartisan supplemental funding package designed to strengthen state mental health infrastructure. The legislation directed $11.89 million toward school-linked behavioral health grant programs and $3.8 million for 24/7 mobile crisis teams. The targeted funding aims to increase early intervention for youth and keep individuals in crisis out of emergency rooms.
*Source: [https://www.house.mn.gov](https://www.house.mn.gov)*
## January 2026
**January 22, 2026 — A Minnesota legislative audit revealed oversight deficiencies and fraud risks in the Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration grant management.**
The Office of the Legislative Auditor published an evaluation of $426 million in state and federal behavioral health grants distributed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The audit cited weak financial documentation monitoring, delayed grant reconciliations, and insufficient fraud control measures. DHS officials agreed with the findings and committed to implementing tighter administrative oversight and compliance tracking.
*Source: [https://www.mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org)*
## December 2025
**December 16, 2025 — Minnesota state agencies released the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey results showing a rebound in youth mental health indicators.**
The state survey of over 119,000 Minnesota students showed an improvement in youth mental health and a decline in reported anxiety and depression compared to 2022 levels. Suicidal ideation among 11th-grade students dropped to its lowest recorded point in over a decade, accompanied by increased feelings of safety at school. However, state officials noted ongoing concerns regarding screen time and social media contributing to sleep disruption and social isolation.
*Source: [https://www.health.state.mn.us](https://www.health.state.mn.us)*
**December 4, 2025 — Hennepin County opened a specialized Youth Stabilization Center to address urgent gaps in children's acute behavioral health care.**
Local health officials launched the Hennepin County Youth Stabilization Center to support children and teens experiencing acute mental health crises. The facility offers short-term residential stabilization, clinical de-escalation, and family reintegration planning for youth with severe behavioral needs. It provides a vital resource to reduce long hospital wait times and divert children from emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org)*
## March 2025
**March 18, 2025 — Minnesota behavioral health programs faced a $27.5 million federal funding reduction affecting statewide mental health and substance abuse prevention services.**
State health officials and advocacy groups reported a loss of $27.5 million in federal grant allocations previously dedicated to Minnesota behavioral health programs. The reduced funding directly impacted school-based drug prevention programs, recovery support services, and local harm reduction strategies. Advocates warned that county human services and non-profit mental health clinics would face increased financial strain to maintain operations.
*Source: [https://www.mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org)*
## February 2025
**February 11, 2025 — Minnesota State University Mankato established the Center for Rural Behavioral Health to address provider shortages in Greater Minnesota.**
A dedicated center and study released in partnership with Wilder Research highlighted severe financial and licensing administrative barriers for mental health graduates in rural Minnesota. The center focuses on expanding rural workforce pipelines, offering clinical stipends, and broadening telehealth access across underserved counties. The initiative aims to alleviate severe behavioral health workforce deficits in Greater Minnesota communities.
*Source: [https://www.mprnews.org](https://www.mprnews.org)*
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*This page is updated as new Minnesota behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Mississippi: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/mississippi
Newest entry: 2026-06-28
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Mississippi in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Mississippi faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Mississippi therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 28, 2026 — Mississippi selected for federal CCBHC demonstration to expand 24/7 crisis and outpatient therapy**
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected Mississippi to join the federal CCBHC Medicaid demonstration program, delivering dedicated prospective payment funding to modernize state mental health clinics and mobile crisis teams.
*Source: [Mississippi Department of Mental Health](https://www.dmh.ms.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 18, 2026 — The Mississippi Board of Mental Health appoints Teresa Mosley as Chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2027.**
The Mississippi Board of Mental Health elected Teresa Mosley as board chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as vice chair for FY2027, effective July 1, 2026. Mosley, who represents Mississippi's 4th Congressional District, brings extensive educational testing expertise, while Dr. Gleason is a professor of psychiatry and assistant vice chancellor for clinical affairs at UMMC. The new leadership team will guide the Department of Mental Health through the rollout of federal CCBHC Medicaid demonstration models and hospital-based EmPATH psychiatric crisis units.
*Source: [https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/mississippi-board-mental-health-appoints-new-leadership-fy2027](https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/mississippi-board-mental-health-appoints-new-leadership-fy2027)*
## May 2026
**May 28, 2026 — Mississippi is selected as one of 10 states for the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid demonstration program.**
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Mississippi's inclusion in the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program to expand access to comprehensive mental health and substance use care. The program provides a sustainable prospective payment system for clinics offering 24/7 crisis response, outpatient therapy, and recovery supports across the state. Mississippi will build out its CCBHC infrastructure between July 2026 and July 2027 to transition community mental health centers toward long-term Medicaid financing.
*Source: [https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2026/05/28/hhs-announces-10-new-states-selected-participate-medicaid-demonstration-program-increase-access-high-quality-mental-health-substance-use-care.html](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2026/05/28/hhs-announces-10-new-states-selected-participate-medicaid-demonstration-program-increase-access-high-quality-mental-health-substance-use-care.html)*
## April 2026
**April 29, 2026 — Governor Tate Reeves launches the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Office to manage $206 million in federal health and behavioral health grants.**
Governor Tate Reeves established a centralized program office and web portal for the state's $206 million Rural Health Transformation Program, appointing former Mississippi Hospital Association executive Richard Grimes as project director. The multi-year initiative focuses on bolstering rural healthcare infrastructure, expanding telehealth services, and deploying Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) units to divert behavioral health crises from hospital emergency rooms. The program aims to address severe provider shortages and improve rural mental health care access across Mississippi by 2031.
*Source: [https://www.supertalk.fm/gov-reeves-announces-office-website-for-206m-rural-health-initiative/](https://www.supertalk.fm/gov-reeves-announces-office-website-for-206m-rural-health-initiative/)*
**April 17, 2026 — Mississippi State University-Meridian opens a new Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic to expand outpatient care in East Mississippi.**
Mississippi State University-Meridian held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate its new outpatient Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic in downtown Meridian. Supported by a $2.5 million federal SAMHSA grant and local foundation gifts, the facility offers outpatient therapy for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma. The clinic is open to the general public, accepts Medicaid and commercial insurance, and serves as a clinical training facility for psychology graduate students to help address rural behavioral health workforce shortages.
*Source: [https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/04/msu-meridian-opens-new-mental-and-behavioral-health-clinic](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/04/msu-meridian-opens-new-mental-and-behavioral-health-clinic)*
**April 9, 2026 — Governor Tate Reeves signs Senate Bill 3072 appropriating over $718 million for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for Fiscal Year 2027.**
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 3072 into law, enacting a $718.9 million budget for the Department of Mental Health for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The legislation allocates $268 million from the state General Fund and $450 million in special funds to support regional crisis stabilization units, Medicaid state share payments, and community-based mental health programs. The bill also funds facility infrastructure improvements, including capital support for youth psychiatric residential treatment centers.
*Source: [https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3072.xml](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3072.xml)*
## February 2026
**February 4, 2026 — Governor Tate Reeves signs House Bill 3 to reform Certificate of Need regulations for psychiatric facilities and beds.**
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 3 into law, making targeted legislative reforms to the state's Certificate of Need (CON) healthcare regulations. The bill removes Medicaid participation restrictions on a 40-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility in DeSoto County and mandates a state health department study on exempting small hospitals from CON review for geriatric psychiatric units. The reform aims to reduce regulatory hurdles that constrain the expansion of inpatient mental health beds across rural communities.
*Source: [https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0003.xml)*
## August 2025
**August 11, 2025 — Governor Tate Reeves announces a $16 million digital youth mental health platform partnership with Canopy Children's Solutions.**
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Development Authority announced a $16 million federal CDBG-funded initiative to roll out the "Canopy Anywhere" digital mental health platform across 29 public school districts. Designed for middle and high school students in low-to-moderate-income areas for the 2025-2026 school year, the system offers real-time mental health screening, evidence-based wellness curricula, and direct connections to teletherapy. The program aims to address youth behavioral health needs in underserved rural school districts lacking on-site mental health professionals.
*Source: [https://www.supertalk.fm/reeves-announces-16m-partnership-to-launch-canopy-anywhere-student-mental-health-platform/](https://www.supertalk.fm/reeves-announces-16m-partnership-to-launch-canopy-anywhere-student-mental-health-platform/)*
## March 2025
**March 31, 2025 — The University of Southern Mississippi receives a $2.3 million SAMHSA grant to establish the state's first youth psychosis prevention program.**
The University of Southern Mississippi Center for Behavioral Health was awarded a four-year, $2.3 million grant from SAMHSA to launch the CBH-SOAR program (Screening, Outreach, Assessment and Resilience). Partnering with the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and Mississippi State University, the project provides early intervention and specialized therapy to youth and young adults aged 14–25 showing early signs of clinical high risk for psychosis. The program utilizes doctoral psychology trainees to deliver care statewide and reduce delays between symptom onset and clinical intervention.
*Source: [https://www.usm.edu/news/2025/release/samhsa-grant-psychosis-prevention.php](https://www.usm.edu/news/2025/release/samhsa-grant-psychosis-prevention.php)*
**March 18, 2025 — Governor Tate Reeves signs House Bill 807 creating the Division of Autism Services within the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.**
Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 807 into law, establishing a dedicated Division of Autism Services within the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The new division centralizes statewide autism resources, connects families with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and respite care providers, and conducts ongoing evaluations of provider shortages. The initiative focuses on expanding pediatric diagnostic capacity and improving community-based support services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
*Source: [https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0807.xml](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0807.xml)*
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*This page is updated as new Mississippi behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Missouri: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/missouri
Newest entry: 2026-04-26
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Missouri in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Missouri faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Missouri therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## April 2026
**April 26, 2026 — Missouri Department of Mental Health expands statewide Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics**
The Missouri Department of Mental Health expanded state funding allocations for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), providing comprehensive outpatient psychotherapy, crisis stabilization, and medication-assisted recovery across rural counties to reduce hospital psychiatric emergency visits.
*Source: [Missouri Department of Mental Health](https://dmh.mo.gov/)*
## March 2026
**March 23, 2026 — Imminent Medicaid reimbursement cuts threaten to push already overburdened Missouri psychiatric units past breaking point.**
Hospital executives across Missouri warned state policymakers that impending Medicaid funding cuts will force healthcare systems to reduce inpatient psychiatric bed availability. The financial pressures compound existing severe workforce shortages, making it harder for hospitals to maintain specialized behavioral health units. Industry leaders cautioned that downsizing psychiatric units will flood hospital emergency departments with mental health patients in crisis.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/23/repub/medicaid-cuts-could-add-pressure-to-already-stressed-psychiatric-units/](https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/23/repub/medicaid-cuts-could-add-pressure-to-already-stressed-psychiatric-units/)*
## February 2026
**February 27, 2026 — Missouri healthcare worker unions demand stronger workplace safety enforcement to protect nurses from violence in psychiatric and emergency departments.**
Nursing organizations pressed state officials for mandatory workplace violence prevention plans following an increase in physical assaults against hospital staff. Advocates noted that unaddressed safety hazards in inpatient psychiatric units worsen nurse burnout and drive severe staff turnover. The coalition called for increased security infrastructure, mandatory assault reporting, and enhanced mental health support for healthcare workers.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2026/02/27/missouri-nurses-are-done-normalizing-violence/](https://missouriindependent.com/2026/02/27/missouri-nurses-are-done-normalizing-violence/)*
**February 23, 2026 — An innovative St. Louis antepartum art therapy program gains national attention for improving maternal mental health among high-risk pregnant patients.**
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis implemented a specialized art therapy program designed to reduce psychological distress, anxiety, and depression in antepartum patients requiring prolonged hospitalization. The intervention integrates bedside creative expression with obstetric care to support maternal mental wellness during complex pregnancies. Program leaders report improved patient coping mechanisms and reduced mental health complications during high-risk hospital stays.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2026/02/23/missouri-antepartum-art-program-moms-mental-health/](https://missouriindependent.com/2026/02/23/missouri-antepartum-art-program-moms-mental-health/)*
## October 2025
**October 30, 2025 — Missouri nurse practitioners challenge state oversight regulations, arguing that restrictive collaboration agreements restrict patient access to mental healthcare.**
Advanced practice registered nurses in Missouri highlighted how mandatory physician supervision contracts limit their ability to deliver independent psychiatric care, particularly in rural counties. Healthcare advocates urged state legislators to modernize scope-of-practice laws to help alleviate severe mental health workforce shortages. Proponents argue that full practice authority for nurse practitioners would expand affordable mental health access statewide.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/10/30/missouri-nurse-practitioners-say-state-regulations-are-blocking-access-to-care/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/10/30/missouri-nurse-practitioners-say-state-regulations-are-blocking-access-to-care/)*
## July 2025
**July 24, 2025 — Healthcare experts warn that federal Medicaid funding restrictions will severely impact mental healthcare access across rural Missouri.**
Proposed and enacted Medicaid budget shifts threaten safety-net hospitals and rural health clinics that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements for mental health services. Rural providers warn that reduced funding will force facilities to cut behavioral health programs, worsening existing mental health professional shortages. The report underscores how rural Americans suffer disproportionately when safety-net health funding is curtailed.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/07/24/medicaid-cuts-are-likely-to-worsen-mental-health-care-in-rural-america/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/07/24/medicaid-cuts-are-likely-to-worsen-mental-health-care-in-rural-america/)*
**July 1, 2025 — Missouri invests $15 million annually to expand its statewide behavioral health crisis network and dispatch mobile crisis response teams.**
The state program funds 20 regional behavioral health centers to operate dedicated mobile crisis teams consisting of licensed mental health clinicians. When individuals contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, mobile units can be dispatched directly to community locations to de-escalate crises without law enforcement involvement. The initiative is designed to divert individuals from emergency rooms and county jails into appropriate outpatient mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/07/01/how-does-missouris-investment-in-a-behavioral-health-crisis-network-improve-mental-health-care/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/07/01/how-does-missouris-investment-in-a-behavioral-health-crisis-network-improve-mental-health-care/)*
## June 2025
**June 13, 2025 — The number of mentally ill criminal defendants languishing in Missouri county jails waiting for state psychiatric care rose 40% over the past year.**
Missouri Department of Mental Health officials confirmed a growing backlog of pre-trial detainees awaiting court-ordered psychiatric evaluation and competency restoration. Severe staffing shortages and bed capacity constraints at state psychiatric hospitals leave defendants waiting months in jail cells without adequate treatment. Civil rights advocates and county sheriffs called on state leaders to fund emergency bed capacity and forensic mental health staff.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/13/missourians-stuck-in-jail-waiting-for-mental-health-care-up-40-from-last-year/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/13/missourians-stuck-in-jail-waiting-for-mental-health-care-up-40-from-last-year/)*
**June 4, 2025 — Missouri reports a decline in overall opioid overdose fatalities while rural communities continue confronting mental health stigma and care barriers.**
State public health data indicated a notable drop in fatal opioid overdoses, credited to expanded naloxone distribution and community-level harm reduction efforts. However, behavioral health experts emphasized that rural residents still face significant obstacles, including deep-seated stigma and severe provider shortages. Advocates called for increased investment in rural telehealth and mobile treatment units to bridge the access gap.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/04/opioid-overdose-deaths-drop-in-missouri-but-rural-areas-fight-stigmas-barriers-to-care/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/04/opioid-overdose-deaths-drop-in-missouri-but-rural-areas-fight-stigmas-barriers-to-care/)*
## April 2025
**April 29, 2025 — A Missouri legislative panel presents policy recommendations aimed at overhauling state substance abuse treatment and behavioral healthcare infrastructure.**
The bipartisan legislative committee outlined strategies to expand addiction treatment capacity, improve Medicaid reimbursement rates for behavioral health providers, and support recovery housing. Recommendations also focused on expanding peer support specialists and integrating mental health treatment into primary care settings across Missouri. Lawmakers emphasized the need for sustainable state funding to combat ongoing substance use crises.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/29/missouri-legislative-panel-discusses-recommendations-for-state-substance-abuse-care/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/29/missouri-legislative-panel-discusses-recommendations-for-state-substance-abuse-care/)*
## January 2025
**January 2, 2025 — Kansas City establishes a specialized Wellness Court to divert individuals with mental health disorders and addiction into treatment rather than prison.**
The new judicial program connects justice-involved individuals suffering from severe mental illness and substance use disorders with community-based therapy, court oversight, and rehabilitation services. It aims to break the cycle of recidivism by prioritizing behavioral health treatment over traditional incarceration for non-violent offenses. The court works in tandem with local healthcare providers to offer individualized treatment plans and recovery support.
*Source: [https://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/02/kansas-citys-new-wellness-court-to-help-those-with-mental-health-disorders-addiction/](https://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/02/kansas-citys-new-wellness-court-to-help-those-with-mental-health-disorders-addiction/)*
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*This page is updated as new Missouri behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Montana: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/montana
Newest entry: 2026-08-12
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Montana in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Montana faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Montana therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 12, 2026 — Montana prepares October launch of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics**
Montana health officials finalized operational guidelines for the statewide launch of CCBHCs, creating integrated one-stop clinical centers providing outpatient therapy, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric care with sustainable Medicaid rates.
*Source: [Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services](https://dphhs.mt.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — Montana enacts Medicaid Expansion community engagement requirements affecting adult behavioral health beneficiaries.**
New state rules went into effect requiring most non-exempt adults aged 19 to 64 enrolled in Medicaid Expansion to complete 80 hours per month of work or qualifying activities. Behavioral health advocates and providers raised concerns regarding potential coverage gaps for individuals actively undergoing mental health or addiction treatment. DPHHS established an exemption process for beneficiaries medically certified as unfit for work due to physical or mental illness.
*Source: [https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2026/July/MedicaidCommunityEngagementRequirements](https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2026/July/MedicaidCommunityEngagementRequirements)*
## May 2026
**May 20, 2026 — Montana selected for federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program.**
Federal officials selected Montana as one of ten states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. CCBHCs provide 24/7 crisis response, outpatient mental health, and substance use treatment regardless of a patient's age or ability to pay. The four-year program transitions Montana toward a sustainable prospective payment system for community behavioral health clinics under the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations initiative.
*Source: [https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Gov_Gianforte_DPHHS_Announce_Montana_Selected_for_Federal_Behavioral_Health_Demonstration_Program](https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Gov_Gianforte_DPHHS_Announce_Montana_Selected_for_Federal_Behavioral_Health_Demonstration_Program)*
**May 18, 2026 — Montana announces $1.2 million investment to expand in-state psychiatric residential treatment capacity for youth.**
Governor Greg Gianforte and DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton awarded two-year grants of $618,500 each to Shodair Children’s Hospital and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. The funding increases in-state psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) bed capacity so youth with severe emotional disturbances can receive high-acuity care closer to home. The investment builds on the $123 million behavioral health package enacted during the 2025 legislative session.
*Source: [https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Gov._Gianforte_DPHHS_Announce_Investment_To_Expand_Psychiatric_Residential_Care_Capacity](https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Gov._Gianforte_DPHHS_Announce_Investment_To_Expand_Psychiatric_Residential_Care_Capacity)*
## December 2025
**December 11, 2025 — Governor Gianforte announces $233 million federal investment to modernize rural healthcare and tele-mental health services.**
Montana secured $233 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to modernize healthcare infrastructure across rural and frontier counties. A key focus of the funding is expanding tele-mental health coverage, training rural crisis responders, and supporting behavioral health workforce recruitment. The multi-year plan targets underserved areas to ensure Montanans in remote communities have access to essential mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Montana_Secures_233M_Rural_Health_Investment](https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Montana_Secures_233M_Rural_Health_Investment)*
## November 2025
**November 19, 2025 — State selects Laurel as the site for a new $26.5 million regional forensic mental health facility.**
Montana state officials selected Laurel to construct a new regional behavioral health facility funded by a $26.5 million appropriation under House Bill 5. The secure facility will conduct court-ordered psychiatric evaluations and crisis stabilization for individuals in the criminal justice system. The project aims to alleviate chronic bed backlogs and long evaluation waiting lists at the main Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs.
*Source: [https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/November/LaurelMentalHealthFacility](https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/November/LaurelMentalHealthFacility)*
## October 2025
**October 1, 2025 — Montana launches the HEART Reentry Program delivering pre-release Medicaid behavioral health care to incarcerated individuals.**
Following federal 1115 waiver approval, Montana DPHHS and the Department of Corrections launched the HEART Reentry Program across state correctional facilities. The program provides Medicaid-covered targeted case management and mental health treatment to incarcerated individuals starting 30 days prior to their release. By establishing warm hand-offs to community-based providers, the state aims to lower post-release overdose risks and decrease recidivism.
*Source: [https://dphhs.mt.gov/HEART/HEARTReentry](https://dphhs.mt.gov/HEART/HEARTReentry)*
## June 2025
**June 16, 2025 — Montana receives federal approval to provide Medicaid-covered housing support services for behavioral health patients.**
Federal CMS approved Montana's request to cover housing stabilization and tenancy support services under the Medicaid HEART initiative for adults with severe mental illness or substance use disorders. The program connects eligible Montanans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with housing navigation, application assistance, and stabilization support. State health officials emphasized that stable housing is essential to long-term mental health recovery and reducing emergency department utilization.
*Source: [https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Montana_Launches_Medicaid_Housing_Support_Services](https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Montana_Launches_Medicaid_Housing_Support_Services)*
**June 3, 2025 — Montana DPHHS awards $2.5 million in grants to local and Tribal behavioral health initiatives.**
DPHHS awarded Near-Term Initiative grants totaling $2.5 million to ten local government and Tribal entities, including the Chippewa Cree and Little Shell Tribes. The funds support community-designed crisis intervention, mobile crisis response units, and localized behavioral health navigation services. The awards represent part of the state's ongoing initiative to decentralize care and build sustainable community-based mental health resources.
*Source: [https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/June/TribalCountyBehavioralHealthGrants](https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/June/TribalCountyBehavioralHealthGrants)*
## May 2025
**May 8, 2025 — Montana Legislature passes a landmark $123 million behavioral health funding package and crisis hold reform.**
The 69th Montana Legislature passed a comprehensive $123 million behavioral health package that fully funded 10 key recommendations from the Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission. The package included Senate Bill 435, which modernized state laws on 72-hour mental health crisis holds to allow local medical professionals to evaluate and stabilize individuals in their home communities. This policy change helps prevent unnecessary law enforcement involvement and reduces immediate emergency transfers to the state psychiatric hospital.
*Source: [https://montanafreepress.org/2025/05/08/montana-legislature-passes-behavioral-health-package/](https://montanafreepress.org/2025/05/08/montana-legislature-passes-behavioral-health-package/)*
## March 2025
**March 24, 2025 — Montana DPHHS announces a $700,000 investment to expand family peer support services for youth mental health.**
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services allocated $700,000 to fund six new family peer support specialist positions across four behavioral health provider organizations. These specialists work directly with caregivers of youth diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances to provide system navigation, community resources, and peer guidance. The initiative aims to reduce caregiver stress and prevent unnecessary out-of-home or out-of-state psychiatric placements.
*Source: [https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/March/FamilyPeerSupportExpansion](https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2025/March/FamilyPeerSupportExpansion)*
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*This page is updated as new Montana behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Nebraska: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/nebraska
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Nebraska in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Nebraska faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Nebraska therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Nebraska behavioral health providers advocate for sustained CCBHC community clinic funding**
Nebraska mental health coalitions and clinic directors engaged state lawmakers to secure long-term state Medicaid rate protections for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics delivering outpatient therapy and crisis support.
*Source: [Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services](https://dhhs.ne.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 16, 2026 — Nebraska DHHS releases performance metrics on the fourth anniversary of the 988 Lifeline, showing over 39,000 contacts processed with a 99% emergency room diversion rate.**
Operated via the Boys Town Call Center, Nebraska's 988 service saw an 80% volume increase from the previous fiscal year across 26,315 phone calls and 13,600 digital text/chat sessions. State officials highlighted that over 99% of crisis situations were resolved through phone or text counseling without requiring mobile crisis teams, law enforcement intervention, or emergency room visits.
*Source: [https://dhhs.ne.gov](https://dhhs.ne.gov)*
## May 2026
**May 14, 2026 — The Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska releases its 2026 report showing a 49% increase in licensed behavioral health professionals since 2010.**
According to UNMC researchers, Nebraska added 143 licensed mental health providers in rural counties and created expanded capacity for an estimated 1.2 million additional patient appointments annually statewide. The report credits state-funded fellowship programs, career pipeline initiatives, and ARPA workforce investments with reversing longstanding rural provider shortages.
*Source: [https://www.unmc.edu/bhecn/](https://www.unmc.edu/bhecn/)*
## April 2026
**April 15, 2026 — Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska announces the mid-2026 closure of its behavioral health and substance use counseling division in Grand Island.**
Citing rising administrative overhead and shrinking federal grant opportunities, Goodwill announced it would end mental health and addiction recovery services across central Nebraska by mid-2026. Local healthcare advocates expressed concern that the phase-out would leave rural residents with fewer outpatient therapy options and longer wait times.
*Source: [https://nebraskapublicmedia.org](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org)*
## March 2026
**March 6, 2026 — The Nebraska State Board of Education deadlocks in a 4-4 vote over federal grant funding designated for recruiting and retaining school psychologists.**
The board split evenly on accepting federal behavioral health grants, with opposing members requesting stricter parental notification rules and sustainability metrics before releasing the funds. Advocates warned that blocking the grants exacerbates severe shortages of mental health specialists across Nebraska's public school districts.
*Source: [https://nebraskapublicmedia.org](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org)*
## January 2026
**January 7, 2026 — Children’s Nebraska officially opens its new $110 million Behavioral Health & Wellness Center in Omaha to deliver comprehensive pediatric mental healthcare.**
The 40-bed facility features a 24/7 pediatric mental health crisis assessment center, an inpatient unit, and partial hospitalization programs accessible on a walk-in basis without prior referral. Created in response to rising youth behavioral health needs in the region, the center expands capacity for emergency psychiatric triage and specialized pediatric treatment.
*Source: [https://www.childrensnebraska.org/behavioralhealth](https://www.childrensnebraska.org/behavioralhealth)*
## December 2025
**December 15, 2025 — Nebraska DHHS and Medicaid finalize standardized service definitions and documentation requirements for behavioral health and Applied Behavior Analysis services.**
Following public comment periods ending in late 2025, Nebraska Medicaid updated its administrative regulations to align service definitions across state health divisions. The regulatory changes standardize billing documentation, clear up telehealth coverage rules, and ensure Medicaid parity across pediatric and adult behavioral health services.
*Source: [https://dhhs.ne.gov](https://dhhs.ne.gov)*
## October 2025
**October 10, 2025 — Omaha medical leaders launch the "Bridges to Mental Health" project to train primary care physicians in early behavioral health treatment.**
Designed to mitigate severe shortages of specialized psychiatrists, the initiative trains primary care doctors and pediatricians to diagnose and manage mild-to-moderate mental health conditions directly in community clinics. Project organizers expect the cross-training program to expand rural access to mental healthcare and reduce long appointment wait times for outpatient therapy.
*Source: [https://nebraskapublicmedia.org](https://nebraskapublicmedia.org)*
## September 2025
**September 24, 2025 — Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska DHHS formally certify seven healthcare organizations as the state's inaugural Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics under LB 276.**
Certified providers—including CenterPointe, Community Alliance, and Lutheran Family Services—are funded to provide 24/7 crisis support, outpatient mental health treatment, and addiction services regardless of patients' ability to pay. Authorized by 2023 legislative action, the CCBHC model aims to reduce emergency room visits, improve rural access, and establish standard Medicaid reimbursement rates across Nebraska.
*Source: [https://governor.nebraska.gov](https://governor.nebraska.gov)*
## August 2025
**August 19, 2025 — UNMC and Sarpy County launch an ACGME-accredited Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship to expand mental health care within county correctional facilities.**
The specialized one-year program trains psychiatric fellows at the intersection of legal systems and mental healthcare while delivering direct psychiatric evaluations and treatments at the Sarpy County Correctional Center. Program leaders aim to accelerate court competency evaluations and establish a talent pipeline of forensic mental health specialists in Nebraska.
*Source: [https://www.unmc.edu](https://www.unmc.edu)*
## July 2025
**July 19, 2025 — Governor Jim Pillen details federal approval of the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Act (LB 1087) providing expanded revenue for hospital mental healthcare.**
The approved directed payment model enables Nebraska hospitals to access nearly $1 billion in annual federal Medicaid funding to strengthen inpatient psychiatric units and emergency crisis care. State officials noted the net revenue boost would help hospitals offset uncompensated behavioral healthcare and expand community mental health stabilization capacity.
*Source: [https://governor.nebraska.gov](https://governor.nebraska.gov)*
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*This page is updated as new Nebraska behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Nevada: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/nevada
Newest entry: 2026-08-04
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Nevada in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Nevada faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Nevada therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 10, 2026 — Nevada establishes formal Children's Mental Health Credential and reduces institutional placements**
Nevada health regulators enacted statutory standards creating the nation's first specialized Children's Mental Health Credential while reporting a decline in juvenile institutional placements from 35% to 16% through community-based diversion.
*Source: [Nevada Department of Health and Human Services](https://dhhs.nv.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 4, 2026 — Nevada Health Authority launches Residential Rehabilitative Mental Health Care model to reduce reliance on psychiatric hospitalizations.**
The newly formed Nevada Health Authority announced a community-based Residential Rehabilitative Mental Health Care model for youth and adult patients. The program provides short-term, intensive residential support to stabilize individuals following acute mental health episodes. By offering community alternatives, the initiative aims to reduce emergency department overcrowding and long-term psychiatric institutionalization.
*Source: [https://dhhs.nv.gov/News/Press_Releases/2026/Nevada_Health_Authority_Residential_Rehabilitative_Care/](https://dhhs.nv.gov/News/Press_Releases/2026/Nevada_Health_Authority_Residential_Rehabilitative_Care/)*
## June 2026
**June 4, 2026 — Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo breaks ground on a $399 million secure forensic psychiatric facility in Las Vegas to expand competency restoration capacity.**
The new 327,000-square-foot, 298-bed Southern Nevada Forensic Facility is located on the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services campus. It aims to reduce long-standing court-mandated treatment backlogs, modernize state infrastructure dating back to the 1970s, and strengthen public safety. Construction began in June 2026 with completion projected for 2029.
*Source: [https://gov.nv.gov/News/Press/2026/Governor_Lombardo_Breaks_Ground_on_Southern_Nevada_Forensic_Facility/](https://gov.nv.gov/News/Press/2026/Governor_Lombardo_Breaks_Ground_on_Southern_Nevada_Forensic_Facility/)*
**June 1, 2026 — Nevada Department of Health and Human Services rebrands crisis response network as Nevada 988 and expands call center operations.**
State health officials officially launched the rebranded "Nevada 988" Suicide & Crisis Lifeline initiative to increase public awareness and utilization of crisis intervention services. The expansion includes state support for a second dedicated call center in Southern Nevada to handle increasing call, text, and chat volumes statewide. The initiative guarantees 24/7 localized support for Nevadans experiencing acute mental health distress.
*Source: [https://dhhs.nv.gov/Media/Press_Releases/2026/Nevada_988_Lifeline_Expansion/](https://dhhs.nv.gov/Media/Press_Releases/2026/Nevada_988_Lifeline_Expansion/)*
## May 2026
**May 12, 2026 — Intermountain Health secures $20 million donor gift to expand pediatric behavioral health services in Nevada.**
Intermountain Health received a $20 million philanthropic donation to scale up youth mental healthcare services throughout Nevada. The funding will embed mental health specialists within primary care pediatric clinics and expand outpatient crisis stabilization options for children and teens. This private investment complements state efforts to strengthen the continuum of care for youth facing emotional disorders.
*Source: [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/news/2026/05/intermountain-20m-gift-pediatric-mental-health-nevada/](https://intermountainhealthcare.org/news/2026/05/intermountain-20m-gift-pediatric-mental-health-nevada/)*
## February 2026
**February 18, 2026 — Nevada Division of Insurance audit identifies 16 health insurance carriers violating state and federal mental health parity laws.**
A state compliance report publicly named 16 Nevada insurers for illegally treating behavioral health care as a "second-tier" service compared to physical medical care. The investigation found widespread violations, including unlisted prior authorization demands, higher claim denial rates for mental health treatments, and lower provider reimbursement rates. State lawmakers emphasized that the findings will drive regulatory enforcement actions and potential administrative fines.
*Source: [https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/report-16-nevada-insurance-carriers-illegally-give-mental-health-care-claims-short-shrift](https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/report-16-nevada-insurance-carriers-illegally-give-mental-health-care-claims-short-shrift)*
## December 2025
**December 18, 2025 — Nevada awarded nearly $180 million in federal funding under the Rural Health Transformation Program to bolster behavioral infrastructure.**
The state of Nevada secured a federal grant of almost $180 million spanning 2026 to 2030 to transform healthcare delivery across rural and frontier counties. A primary component of the funding is directed toward expanding rural telebehavioral health networks and offering recruitment incentives for mental health clinicians. The program aims to alleviate severe provider deserts in outlying communities outside Las Vegas and Reno.
*Source: [https://dhhs.nv.gov/News/Press_Releases/2025/Nevada_Awarded_180M_Rural_Health_Grant/](https://dhhs.nv.gov/News/Press_Releases/2025/Nevada_Awarded_180M_Rural_Health_Grant/)*
## October 2025
**October 15, 2025 — Nevada Bureau of Behavioral Health publishes five-year strategic plan to guide statewide mental health funding through 2029.**
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health's Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention released its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. Grounded in input from clinical experts and individuals with lived experience, the roadmap prioritizes expanding community-based mental health services and substance use disorder treatment. It establishes targeted metrics for reducing crisis hold wait times and broadening rural telebehavioral health access.
*Source: [https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/BHWP/BHWP_Strategic_Plan_2025-2029/](https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/BHWP/BHWP_Strategic_Plan_2025-2029/)*
## June 2025
**June 6, 2025 — Nevada passes Senate Bill 165 establishing a new behavioral health practitioner credential to address pediatric workforce shortages.**
Governor Joe Lombardo signed SB 165 into law, creating the "Behavioral Health and Wellness Practitioner" license to expand early intervention mental health support for Nevada children. The law mandates Medicaid coverage for prevention services delivered by these practitioners and directs $6.5 million to Nevada higher education institutions to build degree programs and child psychology internships. The initiative seeks to intervene before youth mental health challenges elevate into severe crisis situations.
*Source: [https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12240/Overview](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12240/Overview)*
**June 5, 2025 — Nevada enacts Assembly Bill 406 to strictly regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental and behavioral health care services.**
Signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo, AB 406 prohibits AI providers from offering systems designed to diagnose, treat, or deliver professional mental health services. The legislation also bans public schools from using AI tools to perform clinical functions of school counselors or psychologists, ensuring care remains human-centered. Violators face civil penalties of up to $15,000 per infraction.
*Source: [https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12845/Text](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12845/Text)*
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*This page is updated as new Nevada behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## New Hampshire: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/new-hampshire
Newest entry: 2026-06-17
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from New Hampshire in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
New Hampshire faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of New Hampshire therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## March 2026
**March 18, 2026 — New Hampshire approves 2M community mental health expansion and workforce grants**
Governor Kelly Ayotte and the Executive Council approved 2 million in state funds to expand outpatient psychiatric programs at the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester and launched the HealthForce NH Innovation Challenge to recruit rural mental health clinicians.
*Source: [New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 17, 2026 — New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte announces Executive Council approval of a $3.75 million grant to establish the Philbrook Pathways transitional housing program for individuals exiting acute psychiatric care.**
The public-private partnership between the Burkehaven Family Foundation and NFI North provides supportive housing and community integration services for individuals stepping down from institutional mental health facilities. This initiative advances New Hampshire's "Mission Zero" goal of eliminating emergency department boarding by ensuring post-discharge placement stability. The program also integrates ongoing outpatient behavioral health support and case management.
*Source: [https://www.governor.nh.gov](https://www.governor.nh.gov)*
## March 2026
**March 25, 2026 — New Hampshire approves the inaugural implementation contracts for the GO-NORTH rural healthcare transformational initiative following a $204 million federal award.**
Led by the Governor's Office of New Opportunities & Rural Transformational Health, the multi-year program uses a regional hub model to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across rural Granite State communities. The approved funding enhances rural mental health service capacity, tele-mental health networks, and recruitment incentives for behavioral health professionals. The overall multi-year federal funding commitment is projected to exceed $1 billion through 2030.
*Source: [https://www.governor.nh.gov](https://www.governor.nh.gov)*
**March 11, 2026 — The New Hampshire House Education Committee rejects HB 1754 to maintain the statewide Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness in schools.**
Lawmakers voted HB 1754 "Inexpedient to Legislate," defeating a proposal to repeal the statutory mandate requiring public schools to implement the MTSS-B framework. The decision preserves structured school-based mental health screenings, early intervention programming, and referral pipelines for K-12 students. Mental health advocacy groups strongly defended the framework as a crucial component of early identification and crisis prevention for youth.
*Source: [https://www.gencourt.state.nh.gov](https://www.gencourt.state.nh.gov)*
## February 2026
**February 2, 2026 — NAMI New Hampshire releases the 2026 Suicide Prevention Annual Report analyzing statewide crisis trends and intervention strategies across the lifespan.**
The collaborative report evaluates key data on suicide mortality, crisis line utilization, and community-based intervention effectiveness across New Hampshire. It underscores significant progress in expanding 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline access while identifying critical needs for youth-focused mobile crisis teams and postvention support in school districts. The publication serves as the foundational guide for state policy makers and behavioral health advocacy groups.
*Source: [https://www.naminh.org/media-press-releases/](https://www.naminh.org/media-press-releases/)*
## November 2025
**November 12, 2025 — The New Hampshire Insurance Department issues a market conduct enforcement order to ensure insurer compliance with mental health provider credentialing and parity rules.**
State insurance regulators released findings from a comprehensive examination targeting health insurance carriers that failed to meet state standards for behavioral health credentialing timelines and parity protections. The enforcement order penalizes improper credentialing delays and mandates strict compliance plans to protect consumer access to in-network mental health providers. Regulators noted that insurance network adequacy is critical to reducing outpatient wait times for therapy and psychiatric care.
*Source: [https://www.insurance.nh.gov](https://www.insurance.nh.gov)*
## October 2025
**October 6, 2025 — The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services releases its 2025–2027 Strategic Roadmap prioritizing mental health system expansion and crisis response.**
The multi-year roadmap builds on New Hampshire's 10-Year Mental Health Plan and broadens the "Mission Zero" initiative to eliminate psychiatric boarding in hospital emergency departments. Priorities include expanding Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, increasing regional crisis stabilization capacity, and strengthening workforce retention for community mental health centers. The plan also establishes enhanced data reporting requirements to track patient outcomes and access metrics.
*Source: [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov)*
## June 2025
**June 30, 2025 — New Hampshire enacts its state fiscal year 2026–2027 budget incorporating Momnibus 2.0 provisions for expanded maternal mental health care.**
Included within the enacted state budget, provisions from Senate Bill 246 establish mandatory insurance coverage for perinatal mental health screenings during routine prenatal and well-child visits. The legislation funds a statewide perinatal psychiatric tele-consultation network to aid primary care providers in managing maternal depression and anxiety. Additional budget measures preserve Medicaid reimbursement rates for community-based mental health organizations.
*Source: [https://www.naminh.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/](https://www.naminh.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/)*
## May 2025
**May 14, 2025 — Governor Kelly Ayotte signs House Bill 507 to mandate a 30-day insurer credentialing deadline for New Hampshire mental health care providers.**
House Bill 507 requires commercial health insurance carriers in New Hampshire to complete and finalize provider credentialing within 30 calendar days of receiving a clean application. Taking effect on January 1, 2026, the law aligns the credentialing timeline for mental health clinicians with that of primary care physicians to accelerate network entry. Advocates and state regulators championed the measure to eliminate administrative delays and address severe behavioral health workforce shortages.
*Source: [https://www.insurance.nh.gov](https://www.insurance.nh.gov)*
## April 2025
**April 16, 2025 — New Hampshire passes legislation establishing direct operational integration between 911 emergency dispatch and the 988 Crisis Lifeline.**
The state legislature approved a reform directing emergency communications centers to implement seamless call-transfer protocols between 911 dispatchers and 988 crisis call centers. The policy allows individuals experiencing acute mental health emergencies to be connected directly with behavioral health clinicians and mobile crisis intervention units rather than law enforcement. The integrated system aims to divert non-violent mental health calls away from the criminal justice system and local emergency rooms.
*Source: [https://www.naminh.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/](https://www.naminh.org/advocacy/legislative-updates/)*
## February 2025
**February 7, 2025 — New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services achieves a major "Mission Zero" milestone with zero adults awaiting emergency department psychiatric placement.**
State health officials announced that for the first time in recent memory, no adult psychiatric patients were waiting in hospital emergency departments for inpatient bed placement statewide. The milestone was achieved through coordinated expansions of mobile crisis response teams, designated receiving facility hospital beds, and step-down community housing. Officials emphasized that sustained funding for community mental health centers remains essential to prevent future emergency department boarding spikes.
*Source: [https://www.dhhs.nh.gov](https://www.dhhs.nh.gov)*
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*This page is updated as new New Hampshire behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## New Jersey: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/new-jersey
Newest entry: 2026-07-30
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from New Jersey in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
New Jersey faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of New Jersey therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 12, 2026 — New Jersey budget allocates 8M for student mental health hubs and Spark resiliency pilots**
New Jersey enacted its FY 2027 state budget featuring 0 million for the NJ4S statewide student behavioral health network and million to launch the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience (Spark) pilot. Under newly enacted state law, clinicians can bill Medicaid and commercial insurance for preventive youth behavioral health sessions without requiring a formal psychiatric diagnosis.
*Source: [State of New Jersey](https://www.nj.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 30, 2026 — Funding shortfalls delay the scheduled opening of new 24-hour mental health crisis response centers across multiple New Jersey counties.**
State reports revealed that a funding gap exceeding $29 million has left newly planned crisis stabilization centers in Essex and Bergen counties unable to accept patients, while pushing back timelines for sites in Camden, Monmouth, and Morris counties. The facilities were designed to give adults in acute psychiatric distress a 24-hour community alternative to hospital emergency rooms, offering counseling, medication management, and care coordination. The delay comes as calls to the state's 988 crisis line continue to surge, leaving many residents reliant on overcrowded hospital emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.njspotlightnews.org/stories/funding-gap-delays-njs-new-mental-health-crisis-centers/](https://www.njspotlightnews.org/stories/funding-gap-delays-njs-new-mental-health-crisis-centers/)*
**July 15, 2026 — New Jersey's Office of the Secretary of Higher Education extends its partnership with Uwill to provide free, 24/7 teletherapy access for college students through the 2026–2027 academic year.**
State officials confirmed the renewal of the statewide initiative, which offers free teletherapy and crisis intervention services to students at 45 participating public and private colleges and universities in New Jersey. Since launching in 2023, the program has delivered over 114,000 virtual counseling sessions to more than 23,000 students, saving families an estimated $2.2 million in out-of-pocket costs. Data indicates a major portion of therapy requests occur after campus hours, filling a vital gap in higher education mental health coverage.
*Source: [https://www.nj.gov/highereducation/](https://www.nj.gov/highereducation/)*
## June 2026
**June 9, 2026 — New Jersey lawmakers and mental health advocates advocate for a dedicated phone line fee to secure long-term funding for the state's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.**
State Senator Joseph Vitale and behavioral health organizations introduced proposals to enact a 40-cent monthly tax on telecommunications lines to create a stable, recurring funding stream for 988 operations. Call volumes to New Jersey's 988 crisis call centers have tripled since 2022, with projections exceeding 240,000 calls in 2026 alongside more than 1,300 mobile crisis dispatches. Proponents argue that relying on year-to-year general budget appropriations leaves crisis call centers and mobile response teams vulnerable to fiscal shortfalls.
*Source: [https://www.njspotlightnews.org/stories/will-njs-988-crisis-hotline-get-more-state-funding-dedicated-tax/](https://www.njspotlightnews.org/stories/will-njs-988-crisis-hotline-get-more-state-funding-dedicated-tax/)*
## April 2026
**April 16, 2026 — The New Jersey Department of Health adopts N.J.A.C. 8:43K regulations to establish a single, unified license for outpatient primary care, mental health, and addiction treatment providers.**
The state Department of Health updated facility licensing rules to eliminate historic regulatory silos that required separate licenses for primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. Under the new streamlined framework, outpatient healthcare facilities can operate under a single integrated license to deliver whole-person care in one location. The policy change aims to expand access to integrated behavioral health, reduce administrative overhead for healthcare systems, and foster collaborative care teams.
*Source: [https://www.nj.gov/health/](https://www.nj.gov/health/)*
## January 2026
**January 20, 2026 — Governor Phil Murphy signs Assembly Bill A5052 requiring state-regulated health insurers and NJ FamilyCare to cover preventive behavioral health services for children using "at-risk" diagnoses.**
The law requires health plans and Medicaid to reimburse providers for early intervention services, counseling, and screenings for youth ages 18 and under without requiring a formal psychiatric diagnosis. Healthcare providers can bill using "at-risk" codes, such as Social Determinants of Health Z-codes, to address developmental or environmental risk factors early. This landmark policy aims to integrate behavioral health specialists into pediatric practices and promote early treatment before mild concerns escalate into severe conditions.
*Source: [https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5052](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5052)*
## August 2025
**August 1, 2025 — Attorney General Matthew Platkin announces grant awards to establish and expand prosecutor-led Mental Health Diversion Programs across New Jersey counties.**
The Department of Law and Public Safety awarded state grant funding authorized under P.L. 2023, c. 188 to create new mental health diversion pilots in nine counties and expand existing programs in four others. The initiative allows county prosecutors to divert non-violent individuals whose offenses stem from underlying behavioral health or substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system and into community treatment. Successful completion of individual treatment plans enables participants to have charges downgraded or dismissed, reducing recidivism and connecting individuals to needed care.
*Source: [https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-platkin-announces-mental-health-diversion-program-grant-recipients/](https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-platkin-announces-mental-health-diversion-program-grant-recipients/)*
## July 2025
**July 22, 2025 — Governor Phil Murphy signs legislation mandating that public schools and colleges display suicide prevention and crisis hotline numbers on all student identification cards.**
Enacted as P.L. 2025, c. 112, the law requires New Jersey public middle schools, high schools, and higher education institutions to print emergency mental health contact details on new and replacement student IDs. Cards must feature contact numbers for the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and the state's NJ Hopeline to ensure students have immediate, accessible crisis support. The initiative expands state efforts to prevent youth suicide and connect students directly to behavioral health resources.
*Source: [https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3769](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3769)*
## June 2025
**June 25, 2025 — New Jersey state officials announce that the ARRIVE Together mental health co-responder program has surpassed 10,000 crisis interactions across all 21 counties.**
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin reported that the alternative response program had reached a major milestone while serving more than 71 percent of New Jersey's population. ARRIVE Together pairs law enforcement officers with licensed mental health professionals to respond jointly to 911 emergency calls involving behavioral health crises. State officials highlighted that since the program's 2021 inception, there have been no serious injuries reported to officers or citizens assisted during these co-response calls.
*Source: [https://www.njoag.gov/governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-announce-arrive-together-program-reaches-milestone-10000-interactions/](https://www.njoag.gov/governor-murphy-attorney-general-platkin-announce-arrive-together-program-reaches-milestone-10000-interactions/)*
## May 2025
**May 19, 2025 — New Jersey enacts Assembly Bill A2813 to join the national Social Work Licensure Compact, expanding the state's behavioral healthcare workforce pipeline.**
Governor Phil Murphy signed P.L. 2025, c. 51, making New Jersey a member of the multistate compact for clinical, master's, and bachelor's level social workers. The legislation permits qualified social workers licensed in participating states to practice in New Jersey without having to undergo separate state-by-state licensure processes. This policy change aims to alleviate severe mental health staffing shortages and streamline interstate telehealth and in-person behavioral health services.
*Source: [https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2813](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A2813)*
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*This page is updated as new New Jersey behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## New Mexico: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/new-mexico
Newest entry: 2026-08-10
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from New Mexico in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
New Mexico faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of New Mexico therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — New Mexico Behavioral Health Reform Committee approves M regional care plan**
New Mexico state leaders approved an million behavioral health allocation to expand psychiatric emergency diversion and bilingual outpatient counseling across northern New Mexico and rural tribal communities.
*Source: [New Mexico Health Care Authority](https://www.hca.nm.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 6, 2026 — A New Mexico district judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a youth mental health abatement fund and implement platform safety measures.**
Judge Bryan Biedscheid ruled that Meta's social platforms constitute a public nuisance that severely exacerbates youth mental health crises across the state. The decision directs $420 million toward direct youth mental health treatment and $147 million toward awareness, prevention, and screening programs. Additionally, Meta must enforce a 90-hour monthly usage cap for underage users and restrict AI chatbot interactions.
*Source: [https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-youth-mental-health-ruling-2026](https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-youth-mental-health-ruling-2026)*
## July 2026
**July 15, 2026 — New Mexico secured federal support to establish a Youth Mental Health Corps training young adults as peer mental health navigators.**
State officials announced the creation of the Youth Mental Health Corps to address rising mental health challenges among adolescents and young adults. The program recruits and trains individuals aged 18 to 24 to serve as peer navigators in schools and youth centers, guiding peers to clinical resources. Participants receive financial stipends and hands-on experience, establishing a new pipeline for the state's behavioral health workforce.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/07/15/new-mexico-launches-youth-mental-health-corps-initiative/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/07/15/new-mexico-launches-youth-mental-health-corps-initiative/)*
## March 2026
**March 27, 2026 — A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for violating state consumer protection laws by knowingly harming youth mental health, imposing $375 million in penalties.**
Jurors concluded the tech giant intentionally designed addictive features while failing to safeguard children from mental distress and online exploitation. The $375 million civil penalty marked the outcome of the first phase of the state's landmark lawsuit against Meta. The ruling set the stage for subsequent court-ordered structural and financial remedies.
*Source: [https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-trial-verdict-2026](https://apnews.com/article/meta-new-mexico-trial-verdict-2026)*
**March 4, 2026 — New Mexico opened a $50 million funding round under the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to expand rural behavioral health infrastructure.**
The Health Care Authority invited rural healthcare providers and behavioral health clinics to apply for grants aimed at strengthening local care delivery networks. Funds are designated for facility upgrades, tele-behavioral health technology, and recruitment incentives for mental health professionals. The initiative targets rural and tribal communities facing severe shortages of licensed behavioral health specialists.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/03/04/state-opens-50m-rural-health-care-delivery-fund-application-period/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/03/04/state-opens-50m-rural-health-care-delivery-fund-application-period/)*
## February 2026
**February 18, 2026 — The New Mexico Legislature passed statutory updates to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code to modernize crisis intervention protocols.**
Lawmakers refined legal definitions including "harm to self" and "harm to others" to assist law enforcement and crisis responders during emergency psychiatric situations. The updated standards aim to facilitate timely medical evaluations and voluntary stabilization options rather than penal care. The legislation aligns crisis response protocols with the state's expanding network of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/02/18/legislature-passes-mental-health-crisis-intervention-reforms/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2026/02/18/legislature-passes-mental-health-crisis-intervention-reforms/)*
## December 2025
**December 16, 2025 — Governor Lujan Grisham awarded $20 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund to 32 organizations expanding community behavioral healthcare.**
The grant awards supported rural health systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations across New Mexico. Recipients utilized the funding to launch mobile crisis response teams, expand outpatient substance abuse counseling, and install telehealth kiosks. The initiative aims to reduce emergency room utilization by providing rapid, localized crisis interventions.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/12/16/governor-announces-20m-in-rural-health-care-delivery-grants/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/12/16/governor-announces-20m-in-rural-health-care-delivery-grants/)*
## May 2025
**May 20, 2025 — New Mexico health officials outlined the implementation roadmap for the state's new Behavioral Health Trust Fund.**
State leaders detailed plans for distributing revenue generated by the Behavioral Health Trust Fund established under Senate Bill 1. The fund is scheduled to begin annual disbursements in July 2026 to support regional behavioral health plans, crisis stabilization, and uninsured patient care. Initial allocations prioritize expanding crisis receiving facilities and youth mobile response units in high-need districts.
*Source: [https://sourcenm.com/2025/05/20/new-mexico-behavioral-health-trust-fund-rollout-timeline-announced/](https://sourcenm.com/2025/05/20/new-mexico-behavioral-health-trust-fund-rollout-timeline-announced/)*
## April 2025
**April 8, 2025 — New Mexico enacted Senate Bill 120 to prohibit cost-sharing for in-network behavioral health services across state-regulated commercial health plans.**
Signed to eliminate financial barriers to mental healthcare, SB 120 bans copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles for behavioral health treatment starting January 1, 2026. The mandate applies to individual and group health insurance plans, ensuring covered residents can access therapy and addiction treatment without out-of-pocket costs. Advocates highlighted the law as a vital step toward achieving full insurance parity for behavioral health.
*Source: [https://sourcenm.com/2025/04/08/new-mexico-bans-cost-sharing-for-mental-health-care/](https://sourcenm.com/2025/04/08/new-mexico-bans-cost-sharing-for-mental-health-care/)*
## February 2025
**February 27, 2025 — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 3, establishing the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act to restructure New Mexico's mental health system.**
The law reorganizes the state into 13 behavioral health regions aligned with judicial districts to tailor mental health services to local community needs. It establishes a Behavioral Health Executive Committee for state oversight and mandates sequential intercept mapping to divert non-violent individuals into treatment. The act also creates the Behavioral Health Trust Fund to secure long-term financing for regional mental health services.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/02/27/governor-signs-landmark-behavioral-health-reform-legislation/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/02/27/governor-signs-landmark-behavioral-health-reform-legislation/)*
## January 2025
**January 1, 2025 — New Mexico launched comprehensive Medicaid rate increases for behavioral health, primary care, and maternal healthcare providers.**
The New Mexico Health Care Authority enacted higher Medicaid reimbursement rates to address provider shortages and expand mental health service access statewide. The increased rates target outpatient mental health therapy, substance use disorder treatment, and psychiatric consultations. State officials emphasized that raising rates to Medicare parity is essential for retaining behavioral health clinicians in rural regions.
*Source: [https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/01/01/new-mexico-launches-medicaid-rate-increases-for-behavioral-health/](https://www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/01/01/new-mexico-launches-medicaid-rate-increases-for-behavioral-health/)*
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*This page is updated as new New Mexico behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## New York: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/new-york
Newest entry: 2026-05-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from New York in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
New York faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of New York therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## May 2026
**May 14, 2026 — New York State invests over $18.4 million to expand early childhood mental health initiatives and OB/GYN collaborative care.**
New York State announced $18.4 million to scale the "HealthySteps" pediatric mental health integration program across 125 clinics statewide. Additionally, the state awarded $350,000 in grants to OB/GYN and primary care practices to embed behavioral health screeners for maternal mental health.
*Source: [https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260514.html](https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260514.html)*
## March 2026
**March 3, 2026 — New York State commits $32.2 million to expand Critical Time Intervention teams for individuals leaving inpatient psychiatric care.**
The Office of Mental Health announced multi-million dollar awards supporting Critical Time Intervention (CTI) teams across the state to aid high-need individuals transitioning from hospitals to community settings. The program delivers wrap-around housing and clinical services to prevent readmissions and homeless shelter placement.
*Source: [https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260303.html](https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260303.html)*
## February 2026
**February 27, 2026 — Governor Hochul launches the "Real Care, Real Access" public campaign to promote mental health insurance parity rights.**
New York State launched a statewide public awareness initiative informing residents of their legal rights under network adequacy rules for mental health and substance abuse services. The campaign emphasizes the 10-day maximum wait time rule for outpatient appointments and provides resources to file complaints against non-compliant insurers.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-real-care-real-access-behavioral-health-public-awareness-campaign](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-real-care-real-access-behavioral-health-public-awareness-campaign)*
**February 18, 2026 — New York State Office of Mental Health awards $6 million to launch health-led behavioral health crisis response pilots in three communities.**
OMH announced conditional funding awards to establish health-led behavioral health crisis response teams in Rochester, Central Nassau, and Jefferson County. These pilot programs deploy clinical and peer teams instead of law enforcement to handle non-violent mental health 911 calls and crisis interventions.
*Source: [https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260218.html](https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/resources/newsroom/press_releases/2026/pr20260218.html)*
## January 2026
**January 6, 2026 — Governor Hochul outlines 2026 State of the State mental health agenda focusing on youth chatbot protections and first responder support.**
The 2026 State of the State address unveiled new behavioral health proposals, including restrictions on predatory AI companion chatbots targeting youth and the creation of a First Responder Behavioral Health Center of Excellence. The initiative also earmarked funds to mandate Teen Mental Health First Aid training for all 10th graders statewide.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-delivers-2026-state-state-address](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-delivers-2026-state-state-address)*
## December 2025
**December 9, 2025 — New York State enacts legislation strengthening confidentiality protections for first responder peer-to-peer mental health counseling.**
Governor Hochul signed law expanding legal confidentiality protections for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel participating in peer support programs. The law protects communications shared during peer mental health sessions to reduce stigma and encourage first responders to seek emotional support.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-support-first-responders-mental-health](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-support-first-responders-mental-health)*
## September 2025
**September 19, 2025 — Governor Hochul announces a $218 million investment to modernize state mental health facilities with a unified electronic health record system.**
New York State awarded a contract to Oracle Health to implement a comprehensive electronic health record system across 24 state-operated psychiatric centers and over 300 outpatient programs. The new system replaces legacy software to streamline clinical workflows, standardize care quality, and facilitate real-time data sharing across facilities.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-218-million-investment-improve-patient-care-across-new-york-states](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-218-million-investment-improve-patient-care-across-new-york-states)*
## July 2025
**July 1, 2025 — New York Department of Financial Services and Department of Health enforce mandatory wait-time standards for behavioral health appointments.**
Standardized regulations took effect requiring health insurance plans in New York to ensure policyholders can access outpatient mental health and substance use disorder appointments within 10 business days. The rules strengthen mental health parity by penalizing insurers that fail to maintain adequate provider networks.
*Source: [https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202507011](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/reports_and_publications/press_releases/pr202507011)*
## May 2025
**May 8, 2025 — New York State enacts FY 2026 budget including $196 million in new mental health investments and funding for 100 forensic inpatient beds.**
Governor Hochul signed legislation securing significant funding to bolster the state's behavioral health infrastructure. The budget included $160 million to establish 100 new state-operated forensic inpatient psychiatric beds on Wards Island alongside expanding peer bridger programs and youth crisis centers.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-highlights-fy-2026-enacted-budget](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-highlights-fy-2026-enacted-budget)*
## January 2025
**January 14, 2025 — Governor Hochul proposes expanding Kendra's Law and strengthening involuntary commitment standards in the 2025 State of the State address.**
As part of the 2025 State of the State proposals, New York State outlined legislative actions to broaden criteria under Kendra’s Law and clarify medical standards for involuntary psychiatric evaluations. The proposals aim to address severe mental illness and improve care coordination for vulnerable individuals unable to meet basic needs.
*Source: [https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-2025-state-state-proposals-address-mental-health-crisis](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-2025-state-state-proposals-address-mental-health-crisis)*
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*This page is updated as new New York behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## North Carolina: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/north-carolina
Newest entry: 2026-07-02
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from North Carolina in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
North Carolina faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of North Carolina therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 15, 2026 — North Carolina expands Specialty Mental Health Supervision across all 100 counties**
North Carolina state health and public safety officials expanded specialized behavioral health supervision statewide, pairing trained mental health probation officers with community clinical teams to support individuals with severe mental illness in community settings.
*Source: [North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/)*
**February 24, 2026 — North Carolina commits .4B behavioral health investment including outpatient therapy vouchers**
State leaders allocated funds from a .4 billion behavioral health package to launch direct mental health access vouchers offering up to 10 free therapy or psychiatric consultations for uninsured and underinsured residents.
*Source: [NC DHHS](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 2, 2026 — Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 1104 into law to update North Carolina's involuntary commitment laws and mandate comprehensive system evaluations.**
Building upon previous criminal justice reforms, the new legislation revises procedural requirements and study guidelines for involuntary psychiatric commitments across North Carolina. The law mandates ongoing state legislative studies into outpatient commitment effectiveness, emergency room boarding times, and bed availability tracking. Health policy advocates called for swift implementation of study recommendations to expand community care capacity alongside legal reform.
*Source: [https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org](https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org)*
## June 2026
**June 12, 2026 — North Carolina completed the statewide expansion of its Specialty Mental Health Supervision program across all 100 counties.**
The Department of Adult Correction deployed specialized probation and parole officers trained specifically to manage individuals with severe mental illness. Officers under this program maintain reduced caseloads to provide intensive case management, assist with therapy attendance and medication access, and work directly with mental health providers. State leaders noted that full statewide coverage establishes North Carolina as a national leader in specialized behavioral health probation supervision.
*Source: [https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org](https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org)*
## February 2026
**February 17, 2026 — Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order directing state agencies to integrate behavioral health treatment within North Carolina's criminal justice system.**
The executive order mandates cross-agency collaboration between NCDHHS, the Department of Adult Correction, and local law enforcement to streamline crisis response and diversion programs. It prioritizes expanded forensic peer support, jail-based mental health restoration services, and post-release housing assistance for justice-involved individuals. The policy directive builds on recommendations from state study commissions seeking to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.
*Source: [https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases)*
## December 2025
**December 15, 2025 — North Carolina launched a $20 million Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program to recruit and retain behavioral health professionals in underserved communities.**
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the multi-million dollar incentive initiative targeting licensed clinicians such as social workers, counselors, and psychologists serving high-need areas. Qualifying behavioral health professionals can receive up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness in exchange for a three-year service commitment at eligible sites across the state. The program forms a major component of North Carolina's broader strategic investment to address critical behavioral health workforce shortages.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
## November 2025
**November 18, 2025 — NCDHHS and First Lady Anna Stein unveiled a $9.5 million pilot program establishing Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams across North Carolina.**
The initiative establishes specialized multidisciplinary FACT teams in six high-need counties, including Wake, Durham, Mecklenburg, Pitt, Buncombe, and New Hanover. These teams offer wrapped behavioral healthcare, housing assistance, and crisis support for individuals with severe mental illness who are navigating or reentering from the criminal justice system. The effort aims to break cycles of incarceration and emergency department reliance while increasing community stabilization.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
## October 2025
**October 20, 2025 — North Carolina health officials celebrated the opening of a new 24/7 Behavioral Health Urgent Care facility in Pitt County.**
The new urgent care center serves as a community-based crisis diversion hub designed to provide rapid walk-in assessments and short-term stabilization for individuals in mental health distress. Launched as part of a $13.5 million state investment in crisis infrastructure, it represents the seventh such facility opened in North Carolina within an 18-month span. Officials highlighted the center as a vital alternative to overcrowded hospital emergency departments and local detention facilities.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
## September 2025
**September 24, 2025 — The North Carolina General Assembly enacted Iryna's Law (HB 307) to tighten pretrial release conditions and expand mental health evaluations for criminal defendants.**
Named after a Charlotte light-rail stabbing victim, the legislation restricts pre-trial release options for defendants charged with violent offenses or repeat Class 1 misdemeanors. The law mandates court-ordered mental health evaluations and requires judicial officers to document formal justifications for release decisions. While proponents cited public safety improvements, mental health advocates voiced concern over increased county jail stays and insufficient community mental health funding.
*Source: [https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org](https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org)*
## August 2025
**August 6, 2025 — NCDHHS launched a two-year pilot program introducing alternatives to physical restraint and seclusion in youth residential psychiatric facilities.**
The state partnered with 22 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs) to implement the Ukeru de-escalation framework, a trauma-informed system that avoids physical restraints and isolation. The initiative aims to enhance safety for both youth and healthcare staff while fostering healthier therapeutic environments. State health leaders emphasized the pilot as a crucial step toward modernizing pediatric behavioral health care standards across North Carolina.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
## March 2025
**March 26, 2025 — North Carolina partnered with Hazel Health to offer free virtual mental health services to over 400,000 public school students statewide.**
NCDHHS launched the tele-behavioral health initiative to connect K-12 students with licensed therapists directly from school or home. Initial implementation began in Durham Public Schools and Harnett County Schools before expanding across participating school districts statewide. The program aims to bridge geographical and financial access barriers, ensuring children receive timely mental health support without long wait times.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
## February 2025
**February 4, 2025 — NCDHHS allocated $3 million to expand the Child First home-visiting intervention program for young children experiencing trauma and mental health challenges.**
The state funding expands home-based clinical mental health therapy and care coordination for vulnerable children from prenatal development through age five. By providing targeted early intervention, the program aims to alleviate family trauma, treat maternal depression, and prevent child welfare involvement. Health officials highlighted the expansion as an essential preventative investment in long-term childhood behavioral health across North Carolina.
*Source: [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases](https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases)*
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*This page is updated as new North Carolina behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## North Dakota: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/north-dakota
Newest entry: 2026-08-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from North Dakota in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
North Dakota faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of North Dakota therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 15, 2026 — North Dakota awarded M federal grant to expand youth behavioral health in Minot and Jamestown**
North Dakota secured a million federal award to establish comprehensive outpatient therapy and crisis diversion services for children and adolescents in central and western North Dakota.
*Source: [North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services](https://www.hhs.nd.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — North Dakota HHS receives a $6 million federal grant to expand community-based children's behavioral health services.**
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services was awarded $6 million from SAMHSA's Children's Mental Health Initiative to enhance behavioral health services for youth with serious emotional disturbances in the Minot and Jamestown regions. The funding supports regional system-of-care networks through September 2029, alongside an extended federal grant supporting services in Bismarck and Devils Lake.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/news](https://hhs.nd.gov/news)*
**August 1, 2026 — North Dakota enacts a statewide ban on non-prescription kratom products over public safety and addiction concerns.**
North Dakota state officials implemented a statewide prohibition on kratom sales following a rise in poison control center calls and public health warnings. State health authorities expressed concern over individuals self-medicating for anxiety and mental health conditions with unregulated botanical products, prompting legislative and administrative oversight.
*Source: [https://newsfromthestates.com](https://newsfromthestates.com)*
## July 2026
**July 29, 2026 — North Dakota opens Rural Health Transformation Program grant opportunities for youth behavioral health assessment and training.**
North Dakota HHS released new grant opportunities offering $500,000 in federal Rural Health Transformation funding to support statewide behavioral health needs assessments. The initiative aims to analyze healthcare gaps in rural regions and establish standardized training curricula for caregivers and clinicians supporting children's behavioral health.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/news](https://hhs.nd.gov/news)*
**July 28, 2026 — North Dakota HHS launches an expanded centralized Behavioral Health Program Directory for state residents.**
North Dakota Health and Human Services rebranded and expanded its online directory into the North Dakota Behavioral Health Program Directory to simplify access to mental health and addiction resources. The directory allows users to search for licensed providers by geographic location, treatment specialty, accepted insurance types, and telehealth availability.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/news](https://hhs.nd.gov/news)*
## June 2026
**June 30, 2026 — North Dakota awards school-based wellness equipment funding to enhance student mental health in rural and tribal districts.**
North Dakota HHS announced targeted grant funding for rural and tribal schools to acquire specialized wellness and sensory equipment for student mental health support. The initiative helps school districts improve on-site behavioral interventions and emotional regulation spaces for underserved youth.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/news](https://hhs.nd.gov/news)*
## May 2026
**May 15, 2026 — North Dakota initiates a rural and tribal provider framework centered on the Zero Suicide care model.**
North Dakota Health and Human Services launched a suicide prevention initiative designed to equip rural and tribal healthcare providers with evidence-based Zero Suicide framework tools. The program establishes systematic suicide risk screenings, immediate referral protocols, and post-crisis follow-up procedures within rural healthcare networks.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/news](https://hhs.nd.gov/news)*
## January 2026
**January 1, 2026 — North Dakota Medicaid institutes a 2 percent rate increase and therapeutic leave coverage for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities.**
Effective January 1, 2026, North Dakota Medicaid enacted a State Plan Amendment providing a 2 percent inflationary rate adjustment for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) services. The updated policy also permits Medicaid reimbursement for up to 15 therapeutic leave days per certification period, allowing institutionalized youth to visit their families without relinquishing treatment beds.
*Source: [https://hhs.nd.gov/medicaid](https://hhs.nd.gov/medicaid)*
## August 2025
**August 20, 2025 — State leaders break ground on a new $150 million North Dakota State Hospital for inpatient behavioral healthcare.**
North Dakota state officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a modern 140-bed State Hospital facility in Jamestown to replace the state's century-old psychiatric institution. The project represents a major capital investment in inpatient behavioral healthcare, offering updated acute psychiatric stabilization and forensic treatment units.
*Source: [https://bismarcktribune.com](https://bismarcktribune.com)*
## April 2025
**April 3, 2025 — Governor signs SB 2171 to update procedures for emergency mental health commitment and detention in North Dakota.**
Governor Kelly Armstrong signed Senate Bill 2171 into law, reforming statutory guidelines governing emergency mental health detentions and involuntary commitment proceedings across the state. The law mandates that receiving treatment facilities complete initial psychiatric evaluations within 72 hours of emergency admission and sets clear judicial timelines for preliminary commitment hearings.
*Source: [https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/sb2171.html](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/sb2171.html)*
## March 2025
**March 18, 2025 — North Dakota enacts SB 2079 to update the legal definition of mental health professionals in state code.**
Legislation passed under Senate Bill 2079 officially amended the North Dakota Century Code regarding the statutory definition of a mental health professional. The updated definition streamlines regulatory standards and administrative qualification criteria for licensed behavioral healthcare providers across state programs.
*Source: [https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/sb2079.html](https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/sb2079.html)*
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*This page is updated as new North Dakota behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
---
## Ohio: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/ohio
Newest entry: 2026-08-18
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Ohio in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Ohio faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Ohio therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 18, 2026 — Governor DeWine signs Executive Order 2026-03D establishing state oversight for recovery housing**
Governor Mike DeWine directed the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to assume direct statewide regulatory certification and quality oversight for all recovery housing residences. The executive order establishes enforceable health and safety standards while expanding funding for community addiction recovery facilities.
*Source: [Office of the Governor of Ohio](https://governor.ohio.gov/)*
**August 10, 2026 — Ohio launches Behavioral Health Scholarship Program with 00M rural health boost**
Ohio awarded multi-million dollar grants to state universities under the newly created Ohio Behavioral Health Scholarship (OBHS) Program, providing full tuition assistance for clinical mental health counseling and social work graduate students who commit to practicing in designated shortage areas.
*Source: [Ohio Department of Higher Education](https://highered.ohio.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 4, 2026 — Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and Higher Education unveil $18 million workforce scholarship program for mental health careers.**
State officials launched an $18 million workforce development grant and scholarship initiative to address severe staffing shortages across Ohio's behavioral healthcare system. The program provides tuition assistance, paid clinical internships, and loan forgiveness to students pursuing degrees in social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, and addiction treatment.
*Source: [https://mha.ohio.gov](https://mha.ohio.gov)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — Ohio Department of Medicaid implements new utilization management rules for community behavioral health providers.**
The Ohio Department of Medicaid instituted a pass-through authorization model alongside annual service thresholds for community mental health and addiction services. Under the updated policy, providers can initiate care immediately without prior authorization but must submit formal utilization reviews once prescribed threshold limits are reached.
*Source: [https://medicaid.ohio.gov](https://medicaid.ohio.gov)*
## June 2026
**June 18, 2026 — Governor DeWine signs SB 273 establishing voluntary temporary firearm storage during acute mental health crises.**
Ohio enacted the Keep Them Safe Act (Senate Bill 273), creating a voluntary legal mechanism for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or severe mental health crises to temporarily store their firearms with local law enforcement or licensed gun dealers. The policy aims to reduce suicide risk during critical periods without permanently revoking firearm ownership rights.
*Source: [https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases](https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases)*
## April 2026
**April 16, 2026 — Bipartisan House Bill 811 proposed to enforce strict state oversight and mandatory suspensions for troubled youth mental health facilities.**
Following public reports of violence and safety violations at residential youth behavioral health centers, Ohio lawmakers introduced HB 811 to strip discretionary leeway from state regulators. The bill mandates immediate admissions freezes and license revocations by the Department of Behavioral Health when severe safety infractions occur.
*Source: [https://ohiocapitaljournal.com](https://ohiocapitaljournal.com)*
## March 2026
**March 24, 2026 — Ohio State launches SOAR Community Conversations to translate statewide mental health research into local community action.**
Building on the $20 million State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) study, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center initiated statewide public forums to share brain health and trauma data with local communities. The initiative connects researchers and clinicians with residents to identify root causes of emotional distress, addiction, and suicide across Ohio counties.
*Source: [https://news.osu.edu](https://news.osu.edu)*
## December 2025
**December 11, 2025 — Ohio lawmakers introduce House Bill 622 to overhaul competency-to-stand-trial laws and fund community crisis facilities.**
The Ohio General Assembly introduced the Mental Health and Community Wellness Act (HB 622) to reform how the criminal justice system handles defendants with severe mental illness. The legislation includes mandatory civil commitment filings for certain violent cases deemed incompetent to stand trial and appropriates $26 million to pilot a community-based mental health correctional facility.
*Source: [https://ohiocapitaljournal.com](https://ohiocapitaljournal.com)*
## November 2025
**November 7, 2025 — Governor DeWine announces full statewide rollout of Mobile Response and Stabilization Services for youth across all 88 Ohio counties.**
Ohio completed the statewide expansion of its youth Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), enabling 24/7 rapid crisis intervention for youth up to age 20. Accessible directly through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the program dispatches mobile behavioral health teams within 60 minutes to de-escalate crises and provide up to 42 days of stabilization care.
*Source: [https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases](https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases)*
## September 2025
**September 9, 2025 — Ohio State study reveals a ketogenic diet significantly reduces depression symptoms in college students.**
Researchers at The Ohio State University published a clinical trial in Translational Psychiatry showing that a ketogenic diet led to a roughly 70% reduction in depression symptoms among college students. Designed as an adjunctive treatment alongside traditional therapy or medication, the intervention also demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive performance and overall psychological well-being.
*Source: [https://news.osu.edu](https://news.osu.edu)*
## August 2025
**August 22, 2025 — Ohio announces over $10 million in grants to expand mental health and addiction treatment for pregnant women and mothers.**
Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services awarded funding to 45 community providers statewide to strengthen integrated care for mothers. The grants support mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, medication-assisted treatment, and pediatric healthcare.
*Source: [https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases](https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-releases)*
## April 2025
**April 18, 2025 — Ohio State researchers highlight critical gaps in firearm suicide prevention strategies among women in a new study.**
A study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers at The Ohio State University found that nearly 40% of women who died by firearm suicide had no prior documented mental health conditions or treatment. The authors emphasized the urgent need for suicide prevention initiatives that operate outside traditional clinical behavioral health settings.
*Source: [https://news.osu.edu](https://news.osu.edu)*
---
*This page is updated as new Ohio behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
---
## Oklahoma: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/oklahoma
Newest entry: 2026-07-16
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Oklahoma in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Oklahoma faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Oklahoma therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 15, 2026 — Oklahoma secures .9M to sustain 988 crisis helpline operations and peer specialist roles**
Oklahoma lawmakers approved .9 million in dedicated state funding to maintain 24/7 operations for the 988 Mental Health Lifeline while enacting legislation expanding clinical roles for certified peer recovery specialists.
*Source: [Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services](https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html)*
## July 2026
**July 16, 2026 — Oklahoma’s plan to comply with mental health consent decree is approved one year after deadline.**
More than a year after its original June 2025 deadline, Oklahoma's plan to provide court-ordered competency restoration treatment for defendants found incompetent to stand trial was approved by federal consent decree consultants. Monitor Neil Gowensmith noted it represented the state's first serious effort to address required standards despite ongoing delays.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahomas-plan-to-comply-with-mental-health-consent-decree-is-approved-one-year-after-deadline/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahomas-plan-to-comply-with-mental-health-consent-decree-is-approved-one-year-after-deadline/)*
## May 2026
**May 21, 2026 — Crisis diversion programs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa mark one year of progress.**
Healthy Minds Policy Initiative highlighted key milestones as two new mental health crisis diversion programs in Oklahoma City and Tulsa completed their first full year of operation. The collaborative initiatives successfully expanded non-law-enforcement response options and reduced jail admissions for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
*Source: [https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/crisis-diversion-programs-in-oklahoma-city-and-tulsa-mark-1-year-of-progress](https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/crisis-diversion-programs-in-oklahoma-city-and-tulsa-mark-1-year-of-progress)*
## April 2026
**April 14, 2026 — Healthy Minds launches Oklahoma Integrated Care Resource Center to expand mental health services in primary care.**
Healthy Minds Policy Initiative launched the Oklahoma Integrated Care Resource Center to assist primary care clinics across the state with integrating behavioral health screenings and treatment into routine care. Supported by a $5.57 million grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, the center aims to identify and treat mental health conditions early during standard medical visits.
*Source: [https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/healthy-minds-launches-oklahoma-integrated-care-resource-center-to-expand-mental-health-services-in-primary-care](https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/healthy-minds-launches-oklahoma-integrated-care-resource-center-to-expand-mental-health-services-in-primary-care)*
## March 2026
**March 25, 2026 — Some mental health funding has been restored in Oklahoma, but providers say damage from cuts remains.**
Nonprofits and behavioral health service providers in Oklahoma reported ongoing operational challenges following emergency contract cancellations and budget cuts by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Although the agency subsequently restored a portion of the funding, providers were forced to eliminate programs and seek alternative funding to maintain services.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/some-mental-health-funding-has-been-restored-in-oklahoma-but-providers-say-damage-from-cuts-remains/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/some-mental-health-funding-has-been-restored-in-oklahoma-but-providers-say-damage-from-cuts-remains/)*
## January 2026
**January 26, 2026 — Despite court orders to improve, report shows growing waitlist for mental health treatment in jail.**
Independent court monitors released a report showing a 58% increase over two months in the number of individuals with severe mental illness detained in Oklahoma county jails awaiting court-ordered competency restoration care. Monitors warned that state health officials were falling behind on key milestones established under the federal consent decree.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/despite-court-orders-to-improve-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-health-treatment-in-jail/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/despite-court-orders-to-improve-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-health-treatment-in-jail/)*
## November 2025
**November 20, 2025 — New report identifies Oklahoma City’s most urgent mental health challenges.**
A comprehensive report released by Healthy Minds Policy Initiative outlined critical gaps in Oklahoma City’s behavioral health system across youth and adult populations. Local leadership teams will use the findings to prioritize funding and implement evidence-based crisis response and preventative care programs across the metropolitan area.
*Source: [https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/new-report-identifies-oklahoma-citys-most-urgent-mental-health-challenges](https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/new-report-identifies-oklahoma-citys-most-urgent-mental-health-challenges)*
**November 18, 2025 — Oklahoma mental health department fined nearly $1 million for noncompliance with consent decree.**
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services was fined nearly $1 million by a federal court for failing to meet mandated timelines for providing competency restoration care to detained defendants. State officials faced ongoing monthly financial penalties until wait times for defendants awaiting treatment are reduced.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahoma-mental-health-department-fined-nearly-1-million-for-noncompliance-with-consent-decree/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahoma-mental-health-department-fined-nearly-1-million-for-noncompliance-with-consent-decree/)*
**November 7, 2025 — Oklahoma mental health agency won’t be sanctioned for ‘halting progress’ with consent decree.**
A federal judge ruled that Oklahoma’s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services would not face immediate court sanctions requested by plaintiffs for slow progress on competency restoration reforms. The judge directed the parties to adhere to the dispute resolution mechanism built into the existing consent decree.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahoma-mental-health-agency-wont-be-sanctioned-for-halting-progress-with-consent-decree/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahoma-mental-health-agency-wont-be-sanctioned-for-halting-progress-with-consent-decree/)*
## October 2025
**October 15, 2025 — Attorneys ask a judge to fine the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health for lack of progress on reforms.**
Civil rights attorneys requested federal court intervention and financial penalties against Oklahoma mental health administrators over alleged noncompliance with court-mandated treatment standards. The motion asserted that defendants with severe mental illnesses were left languishing in county jails for months without care.
*Source: [https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/attorneys-ask-a-judge-to-fine-the-oklahoma-department-of-mental-health-for-lack-of-progress-on-reforms/](https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/attorneys-ask-a-judge-to-fine-the-oklahoma-department-of-mental-health-for-lack-of-progress-on-reforms/)*
**October 1, 2025 — How collaboration paved the way for a stronger crisis system in Tulsa.**
A report detailed Tulsa's expanding mental health crisis response network, including embedding licensed mental health clinicians directly inside the city's 911 call center. The co-response strategy significantly reduced emergency department visits and police arrests during behavioral health calls.
*Source: [https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/tulsa-crisis-collaboration](https://www.healthymindspolicy.org/news/tulsa-crisis-collaboration)*
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*This page is updated as new Oklahoma behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Oregon: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/oregon
Newest entry: 2026-08-18
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Oregon in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Oregon faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Oregon therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 18, 2026 — University of Oregon launches 25M child behavioral health training and prevention initiative**
The University of Oregon announced a historic 25 million endowment to train behavioral health professionals in pediatric mental health screening and early intervention to counter statewide therapist shortages.
*Source: [Oregon Health Authority](https://www.oregon.gov/oha/)*
## July 2026
**July 21, 2026 — Oregon joined 14 other states in a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to prevent the cancellation of $1 billion in school-based mental health grants.**
The lawsuit challenges federal attempts to terminate multi-year grant awards created under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to recruit, train, and place mental health professionals in K-12 public schools. Oregon officials argued that cutting the funding jeopardizes critical student support services designed to address youth depression, anxiety, and crisis intervention.
*Source: [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/oregon-lawsuit-school-mental-health-grants/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/oregon-lawsuit-school-mental-health-grants/)*
## June 2026
**June 12, 2026 — The Oregon State Hospital reached full compliance with federal court mandates governing admission timelines for criminal defendants requiring aid-and-assist competency restoration.**
Following years of federal court oversight and threat of contempt sanctions, state hospital officials reported clearing long-standing admission backlogs for jail inmates awaiting court-ordered psychiatric evaluations. The milestone followed significant state investments in community restoration beds and expedited discharge protocols implemented across county mental health jurisdictions.
*Source: [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/12/oregon-state-hospital-court-order-compliance/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/12/oregon-state-hospital-court-order-compliance/)*
**June 3, 2026 — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority announced that all 36 Oregon counties executed updated County Financial Assistance Agreements to modernize behavioral health delivery.**
The updated County Financial Assistance Agreements (CFAAs) replace a 30-year-old contracting framework to establish standardized expectations and real-time financial tracking across the state. This new model gives state health officials complete visibility into local spending, allowing for better identification of service gaps and improved accountability for community-level mental health outcomes.
*Source: [https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=166160](https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=166160)*
## February 2026
**February 17, 2026 — Oregon's Behavioral Health Talent Council released its final strategic action plan detailing 17 priority recommendations to solve the state's acute behavioral health provider shortage.**
Developed following statewide stakeholder engagement, the report established concrete targets for increasing clinician pay rates, accelerating license reciprocity, and expanding loan forgiveness programs for mental health workers in rural counties. The council urged the Oregon Health Authority and state legislature to implement structural workforce investments to prevent burnout and retain clinicians in high-need community clinics.
*Source: [https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/17/oregon-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage-report/](https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/17/oregon-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage-report/)*
**February 4, 2026 — The Oregon Health Authority announced $4 million in grant awards to boost recruitment and retention for behavioral health care providers serving rural and frontier communities.**
The grant funding targets community health organizations and Tribal healthcare providers struggling to fill licensed therapist, clinical social worker, and psychiatric nurse positions in geographically isolated areas. Funds will support signing bonuses, housing stipends, and continuing education incentives to stabilize rural mental health infrastructure.
*Source: [https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165680](https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165680)*
## December 2025
**December 18, 2025 — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Health Authority awarded $65 million in state grant funding under House Bill 2059 to expand residential behavioral health facility capacity.**
The funding allocation supports the creation of 146 new residential behavioral health treatment beds and sustains 128 existing beds across multiple Oregon communities. Designed to alleviate severe bottlenecks at acute care hospitals, the capital grants prioritize youth residential facilities, secure residential treatment centers, and community crisis stabilization centers.
*Source: [https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165420](https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165420)*
## October 2025
**October 22, 2025 — The Oregon Health Authority announced a 10.2 percent average rate increase for Coordinated Care Organizations for 2026 to strengthen Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement.**
The rate restructuring provides Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) with expanded funding to support community mental health programs and absorb rising healthcare inflation costs. Alongside the rate increase, state regulators narrowed directed payment rules to allow local health plans greater flexibility in contracting directly with specialized behavioral health clinics.
*Source: [https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165110](https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165110)*
## August 2025
**August 15, 2025 — Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 2005 into law, revising Oregon's civil commitment criteria to make involuntary mental health treatment more accessible for individuals in severe psychiatric crisis.**
House Bill 2005 modified statutory standards by allowing judges to evaluate chronic mental illness and long-term inability to manage basic needs without requiring proof of immediate physical harm. Taking effect January 1, 2026, the law also established mandatory diversion timelines and forensic mental health task forces to streamline care for individuals moving between the criminal justice system and psychiatric facilities.
*Source: [https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165810](https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/pages/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=165810)*
**August 7, 2025 — CareOregon announced it would cease coverage for out-of-network mental health and substance use disorder providers for its Oregon Health Plan Medicaid members.**
The state's largest Medicaid managed care organization ended its pandemic-era policy of reimbursing out-of-network behavioral health specialists, phasing out out-of-network coverage for Oregon Health Plan enrollees on October 1, 2025. CareOregon cited a return to standard network alignment and financial sustainability, while local therapy providers warned the decision would severely limit timely access for an estimated 15,000 low-income patients.
*Source: [https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/07/careoregon-mental-health-addiction-out-of-network-providers/](https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/07/careoregon-mental-health-addiction-out-of-network-providers/)*
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*This page is updated as new Oregon behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Pennsylvania: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/pennsylvania
Newest entry: 2026-08-10
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Pennsylvania in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Pennsylvania faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Pennsylvania therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Pennsylvania state officials and healthcare advocates warned that upcoming federal Medicaid eligibility and administrative policy shifts could disrupt behavioral health coverage for vulnerable residents across the Commonwealth.**
The Department of Human Services highlighted preparations for upcoming federal work requirements and eligibility redeterminations slated for full implementation by January 2027. Advocacy organizations caution that administrative reporting hurdles risk causing tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians to lose Medicaid benefits needed for outpatient therapy and addiction treatment. State agencies are launching outreach campaigns to assist enrollees with required paperwork to prevent gaps in continuous behavioral healthcare.
*Source: [https://www.wesanews.org/politics-government/2026-08-10/medicaid-changes-healthcare-coverage](https://www.wesanews.org/politics-government/2026-08-10/medicaid-changes-healthcare-coverage)*
**August 5, 2026 — Governor Josh Shapiro and the Commonwealth’s Behavioral Health Council unveiled a comprehensive statewide action plan aimed at expanding treatment access, reforming insurance payment models, and integrating mental health with criminal justice systems.**
The 41-recommendation plan establishes six strategic goals to overhaul Pennsylvania's behavioral healthcare infrastructure, including workforce expansion and health equity initiatives. It introduces a whole-of-government model designed to connect 911 and 988 emergency crisis response channels while aligning Medicaid and commercial reimbursement rates. The administration is proceeding with immediate executive reforms while requesting statutory action from the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
*Source: [https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-shapiro-unveils-new-statewide-action-plan-on-behavioral-health-care-system/](https://www.governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-shapiro-unveils-new-statewide-action-plan-on-behavioral-health-care-system/)*
**August 4, 2026 — Penn State health policy experts analyzed how federal and state Medicaid policy changes directly impact rural Pennsylvania communities facing severe shortages of behavioral health professionals.**
The analysis underscored how rural health systems rely heavily on Medicaid capitation to fund community mental health clinics and tele-behavioral health services. With pending federal policy shifts, rural health centers face heightened financial strain while attempting to recruit specialized clinical staff. Researchers emphasized the need for targeted state supplemental funding and loan forgiveness to maintain rural crisis stabilization and therapy access.
*Source: [https://www.wesanews.org/health-science-tech/2026-08-04/penn-state-rural-health](https://www.wesanews.org/health-science-tech/2026-08-04/penn-state-rural-health)*
## July 2026
**July 28, 2026 — A national public health report published by Pennsylvania media outlets highlighted rising preteen suicide rates, prompting urgent calls for expanded youth mental health screening in schools.**
Epidemiological data revealed an alarming uptick in suicidal ideation and self-harm emergency visits among youth aged 10 to 14 over recent years. Pennsylvania child advocates urged school districts to utilize dedicated state safety and mental health grants to hire additional licensed counselors. The report stressed early intervention protocols and community-based mental health partnerships to support vulnerable children.
*Source: [https://penncapital-star.com/2026/07/28/repub/rise-in-us-preteen-suicide-rate-alarms-mental-health-experts/](https://penncapital-star.com/2026/07/28/repub/rise-in-us-preteen-suicide-rate-alarms-mental-health-experts/)*
## May 2026
**May 5, 2026 — Pennsylvania state leaders and emergency care organizations expanded mental health support programs tailored specifically for first responders facing workplace trauma and burnout.**
The initiative provides targeted funding for specialized peer support, counseling, and crisis response services designed for paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement personnel. Officials recognized that front-line emergency responders experience elevated rates of occupational stress and post-traumatic distress due to high crisis call volumes. The program expands confidential mental health resources statewide to reduce stigma and improve retention among emergency service workers.
*Source: [https://penncapital-star.com/2026/05/05/repub/when-the-helpers-feel-helpless-first-responders-get-a-boost-in-mental-health-support/](https://penncapital-star.com/2026/05/05/repub/when-the-helpers-feel-helpless-first-responders-get-a-boost-in-mental-health-support/)*
## December 2025
**December 8, 2025 — Mental health advocacy groups reported a significant surge in crisis calls from rural Pennsylvania agricultural communities dealing with economic pressures and extreme weather events.**
Call centers supporting rural helplines recorded increased demand for crisis intervention and farm-stress management counseling throughout late 2025. In response, state agriculture and human services agencies collaborated to expand specialized counselor training tailored to agricultural stressors. The initiative aims to deploy mobile crisis resources and tele-therapy options directly to underserved farming counties.
*Source: [https://penncapital-star.com/2025/12/08/repub/as-farmers-face-trade-wars-and-inflation-calls-to-mental-health-hotlines-rise/](https://penncapital-star.com/2025/12/08/repub/as-farmers-face-trade-wars-and-inflation-calls-to-mental-health-hotlines-rise/)*
## November 2025
**November 20, 2025 — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services published comprehensive administrative guidance preparing providers and beneficiaries for federal Medicaid changes taking effect in January 2027.**
The policy framework details administrative, work-reporting, and eligibility criteria revisions affecting Medical Assistance recipients statewide. DHS outlined provider compliance protocols to maintain continuous coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The agency is coordinating with county mental health offices to minimize service disruptions during the transition.
*Source: [https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/medicaid-changes](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/medicaid/medicaid-changes)*
## October 2025
**October 10, 2025 — Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services released its Complex Behavioral Health Blueprint to improve care coordination for individuals with co-occurring mental health and developmental conditions.**
The strategic framework addresses critical service gaps for youth and adults who require intensive inter-agency support across behavioral health, disability, and foster care systems. It establishes specialized cross-system care teams and multi-disciplinary regional hubs to reduce emergency room boarding and institutional placements. State officials designed the blueprint to stream Medicaid funding streams and expand specialized community placement options.
*Source: [https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/children-families-complex-needs-planning/complex-behavioral-health-blueprint](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/children-families-complex-needs-planning/complex-behavioral-health-blueprint)*
## September 2025
**September 15, 2025 — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services updated state standards for tele-behavioral health services delivered through the HealthChoices Medicaid program.**
The guidance from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) establishes permanent coverage standards for remote audio-visual and audio-only psychotherapy. The policy ensures that Medicaid beneficiaries retain flexible access to licensed mental health professionals without in-person restrictions. Providers lauded the regulations for reducing appointment drop-out rates and expanding access in mental health shortage areas.
*Source: [https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/omhsas-behavioral-health-telehealth](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/omhsas-behavioral-health-telehealth)*
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*This page is updated as new Pennsylvania behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Rhode Island: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/rhode-island
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Rhode Island in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Rhode Island faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Rhode Island therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Rhode Island mental health advocates push for commercial parity enforcement and Medicaid rate parity**
The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island released new policy findings advocating for stronger commercial insurance parity enforcement and increased provider reimbursement to counter clinician shortages.
*Source: [Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services](https://eohhs.ri.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 10, 2026 — Rhode Island state leaders reported a 50 percent drop in fatal drug overdoses since 2022, surpassing the state's 2030 overdose reduction target.**
Governor McKee and the Overdose Prevention Task Force credited expanded harm reduction, rapid naloxone distribution, and enhanced crisis intervention for the sustained reduction in overdose deaths. The state distributed more than 55,000 naloxone kits in 2025 while scaling low-barrier addiction treatment and community recovery services.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-surpasses-2030-goal-overdose-deaths-continue-decline](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-surpasses-2030-goal-overdose-deaths-continue-decline)*
## April 2026
**April 3, 2026 — Governor McKee called for legislative approval of a $10 million budget proposal to assist Rhode Island hospitals facing a surge in uncompensated care for uninsured patients.**
The emergency financial support aims to alleviate uncompensated care burdens on safety-net and psychiatric hospitals following federal Medicaid unwinding adjustments. The funding helps maintain operational stability and ensures uninterrupted emergency and behavioral health care services statewide.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-calls-passage-10m-budget-proposal-support-hospitals-facing-rise](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-calls-passage-10m-budget-proposal-support-hospitals-facing-rise)*
**April 2, 2026 — Governor McKee submitted a budget amendment designating federal award allocations to expand rural behavioral health capacity and workforce development.**
The legislative amendment details spending under the state's $156 million Rural Health Transformation grant, including $10.2 million dedicated directly to expanding outpatient behavioral health services. It also designates $28 million for a Rural Workforce Program to recruit, train, and retain behavioral health clinicians and primary care staff.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-submits-budget-amendment-federal-award-transform-rural-health-care](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-submits-budget-amendment-federal-award-transform-rural-health-care)*
## March 2026
**March 12, 2026 — Governor McKee promoted his "Affordability for All" budget proposal to increase HealthSource RI insurance subsidies and expand coverage for mental health services.**
The initiative proposes state-level health insurance subsidies to buffer residents against expiring federal tax credits and reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. The funding prioritizes coverage affordability for essential health benefits, including outpatient therapy sessions and behavioral health treatments.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-highlights-affordability-all-proposal-make-healthsource-ri-coverage](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-highlights-affordability-all-proposal-make-healthsource-ri-coverage)*
## February 2026
**February 11, 2026 — Governor McKee signed legislation creating an $18 million state support fund to enable the sale and preserve the ongoing operations of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.**
The law establishes state financial assistance to safeguard acute healthcare services, inpatient psychiatric beds, and emergency care provided by the two safety-net institutions. The funding condition facilitates the transition of ownership while ensuring continuous community access to critical behavioral health services.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-signs-legislation-support-sale-roger-williams-medical-center-and](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-signs-legislation-support-sale-roger-williams-medical-center-and)*
## January 2026
**January 13, 2026 — Governor McKee highlighted state commitments to expanding behavioral health access and strengthening crisis intervention in his 2026 State of the State address.**
The annual address emphasized ongoing state coordination of behavioral health providers, scaling mobile crisis response units, and maintaining robust funding for substance use recovery programs. The administration reaffirmed its strategic commitment to integrating mental healthcare into broader statewide primary care reforms.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-daniel-j-mckees-2026-state-state-address](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-daniel-j-mckees-2026-state-state-address)*
## December 2025
**December 30, 2025 — Governor McKee announced a $156 million federal award to transform healthcare delivery and expand behavioral health access across 18 rural Rhode Island towns.**
The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program focuses on integrating mental health and substance use treatment directly into primary care settings and Federally Qualified Health Centers. The initiative also funds mobile healthcare teams, expanded crisis response infrastructure, and health IT updates for underserved rural communities.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-announces-156-million-federal-award-transform-rural-health-care-rhode](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-announces-156-million-federal-award-transform-rural-health-care-rhode)*
## September 2025
**September 15, 2025 — Governor McKee directed the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner to put forward legislative proposals to contain health insurance premium costs and preserve mental health coverage parity.**
The directive instructs state regulators to establish stronger cost-control mechanisms for commercial health plans while protecting consumer affordability for mental health and behavioral healthcare services. The initiative seeks to constrain unsustainable premium rate hikes and enforce strict network adequacy standards for behavioral health providers.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-directs-office-health-insurance-commissioner-put-forward-legislative](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-directs-office-health-insurance-commissioner-put-forward-legislative)*
## May 2025
**May 28, 2025 — Governor McKee introduced a budget amendment proposing $4.3 million in state funds to establish a 21-bed long-term inpatient behavioral health unit at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.**
The state proposal leverages matching federal Medicaid funds for a total $5.7 million investment to create a dedicated inpatient unit for high-acuity psychiatric care. The new facility aims to provide specialized stabilization for long-term behavioral health patients while freeing up acute care emergency beds across Rhode Island.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-introduces-budget-amendment-enhance-behavioral-health-services-our](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-introduces-budget-amendment-enhance-behavioral-health-services-our)*
## April 2025
**April 29, 2025 — Governor Dan McKee announced executive actions directing state health agencies to strengthen primary care and behavioral health workforce infrastructure.**
The executive order directs the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner to implement higher reimbursement rates for integrated primary care and behavioral health services. It also expands clinician loan repayment assistance and targets recruitment and retention incentives for community health centers experiencing severe staffing shortages.
*Source: [https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-announces-strategic-actions-strengthen-rhode-islands-primary-care](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-announces-strategic-actions-strengthen-rhode-islands-primary-care)*
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*This page is updated as new Rhode Island behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## South Carolina: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/south-carolina
Newest entry: 2026-07-28
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from South Carolina in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
South Carolina faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of South Carolina therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 28, 2026 — South Carolina hosts Lowcountry Mental Health Conference highlighting treatment-resistant depression breakthroughs**
Clinicians and health researchers gathered at the annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference to review statewide clinical advances in TMS, ketamine protocols, and school-based behavioral health integration across South Carolina.
*Source: [South Carolina Department of Mental Health](https://scdmh.net/)*
## March 2026
**March 10, 2026 — Statewide report reveals South Carolina meets only 31 percent of its mental health care provider needs.**
A report published by national advocacy organization Inseparable detailed persistent behavioral health workforce shortages in South Carolina, identifying a deficit of over 200 licensed providers. The study noted that mental health clinicians in the state earn significantly less than comparable health professionals, driving recruitment and retention challenges in rural counties.
*Source: [https://www.inseparable.us/news](https://www.inseparable.us/news)*
## February 2026
**February 4, 2026 — South Carolina House Bill 4631 proposes public service requirements and funds to address youth mental health risks.**
South Carolina legislators introduced the Social Media Public Service Announcement and Youth Mental Health Act to address rising youth anxiety, depression, and cyberbullying. The bill proposes mandatory public service messaging regarding social media risks alongside establishing a dedicated state Youth Mental Health Awareness Fund.
*Source: [https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/4631.htm](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/4631.htm)*
## January 2026
**January 14, 2026 — South Carolina lawmakers introduce House Bill 3478 to categorize student mental health days as excused absences.**
Legislation introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly proposes allowing public school students in grades 6-12 excused absences specifically designated for mental or behavioral health needs. The bill mandates that school counseling personnel connect returning students with local mental health professionals or school-based counseling services.
*Source: [https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3478.htm](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/3478.htm)*
**January 12, 2026 — Governor McMaster proposes over $100 million in executive budget funding for South Carolina's behavioral health infrastructure.**
The Governor's FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget proposed significant financial investments for the newly created Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, including $20.3 million for inpatient psychiatric beds and crisis teams. The budget proposal also included $10 million to construct a unified digital care management platform to connect behavioral health providers across the state.
*Source: [https://governor.sc.gov/news](https://governor.sc.gov/news)*
## December 2025
**December 15, 2025 — South Carolina reaches a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to expand community-based mental health services.**
The State of South Carolina entered into a settlement agreement with federal authorities committing to expand community-based mental health resources for adults with severe psychiatric conditions. The agreement requires the state to scale up supportive housing, mobile crisis response, and peer-supported employment services to prevent unnecessary institutionalization.
*Source: [https://www.postandcourier.com/news](https://www.postandcourier.com/news)*
## November 2025
**November 12, 2025 — South Carolina health systems receive state Medicaid grant funding to establish pediatric crisis stabilization centers.**
Children’s health systems in South Carolina secured specialized state Medicaid grant awards to open regional pediatric behavioral health crisis stabilization centers. These dedicated units provide urgent short-term psychiatric evaluation and stabilization for adolescents, helping to eliminate long wait times in hospital emergency departments.
*Source: [https://www.wltx.com/news](https://www.wltx.com/news)*
## October 2025
**October 1, 2025 — South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services establishes permanent Medicaid coverage flexibilities for telemental health care.**
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services finalized policy guidance confirming permanent Medicaid reimbursement for telemental health visits and audio-only psychiatric evaluations. The policy is designed to maintain continuous mental health treatment access for rural residents and pediatric Medicaid beneficiaries across the state.
*Source: [https://www.scdhhs.gov/news](https://www.scdhhs.gov/news)*
## July 2025
**July 16, 2025 — South Carolina expands 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline capacity following a 20 percent surge in call volume.**
State behavioral health authorities allocated additional operational funding to South Carolina's 988 crisis call centers after reporting a 20 percent year-over-year increase in community calls. The enhanced funding supports around-the-clock staffing and dispatch coordination for community mobile crisis intervention units statewide.
*Source: [https://scpublicradio.org/news](https://scpublicradio.org/news)*
## May 2025
**May 19, 2025 — Prisma Health breaks ground on a dedicated behavioral health hospital in Easley, South Carolina.**
Prisma Health initiated construction on a new inpatient psychiatric facility in Pickens County designed to address acute shortages of behavioral health beds in the Upstate region. The project expands emergency crisis stabilization, pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient therapy services.
*Source: [https://www.prismahealth.org/news](https://www.prismahealth.org/news)*
## April 2025
**April 28, 2025 — Governor Henry McMaster signs Senate Bill 2 establishing the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.**
Senate Bill 2 consolidated three separate state agencies—the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, and the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services—into a single cabinet-level agency directly accountable to the Governor. The structural consolidation aims to reduce administrative fragmentation and streamline care access for individuals seeking mental health, addiction, and developmental disability services across the state.
*Source: [https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/2.htm](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/2.htm)*
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*This page is updated as new South Carolina behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## South Dakota: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/south-dakota
Newest entry: 2026-08-16
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from South Dakota in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
South Dakota faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of South Dakota therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 16, 2026 — South Dakota convenes statewide Behavioral Health Conference and highlights 17 treatment courts**
South Dakota clinicians and health leaders gathered in Sioux Falls for the annual Behavioral Health Conference, highlighting the expansion of the state's 17 therapeutic treatment courts and 988 Lifeline routing across rural counties.
*Source: [South Dakota Department of Social Services](https://dss.sd.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — South Dakota News Watch detailed expanding telemental health programs designed to address rural agricultural mental health needs.**
An investigative report examined how geographic isolation and social stigma continue to create barriers to psychiatric care for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. In response, behavioral health professionals in the state expanded specialized telemental health care and farm-integrated therapy programs to deliver remote mental health support directly to rural agricultural families.
*Source: [https://www.sdnewswatch.org/farmer-mental-health-solutions-south-dakota/](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/farmer-mental-health-solutions-south-dakota/)*
## April 2026
**April 22, 2026 — Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness received grant funding to expand virtual therapy and upgrade digital health records.**
Supported by the South Dakota Community Foundation, the Brookings-based behavioral health organization launched upgrades to its electronic health record systems and telehealth infrastructure. The expansion integrates digital clinical tools to increase patient capacity and broaden access to outpatient mental healthcare in east-central South Dakota.
*Source: [https://sdcommunityfoundation.org/grants/brookings-behavioral-health-2026/](https://sdcommunityfoundation.org/grants/brookings-behavioral-health-2026/)*
## March 2026
**March 12, 2026 — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed House Bill 1099 to conditionally authorize synthetic psilocybin for mental health treatment.**
The trigger legislation creates a state legal framework for physicians to prescribe synthetic crystalline polymorph psilocybin for patients with treatment-resistant depression and severe PTSD. Access is contingent upon future U.S. FDA medical approval and U.S. DEA rescheduling of the compound from Schedule I to Schedule IV.
*Source: [https://www.marijuanamoment.net/south-dakota-governor-signs-bill-to-conditionally-legalize-synthetic-psilocybin-for-mental-health-therapy/](https://www.marijuanamoment.net/south-dakota-governor-signs-bill-to-conditionally-legalize-synthetic-psilocybin-for-mental-health-therapy/)*
**March 5, 2026 — South Dakota health agencies launched a digital maternal mental health pilot program utilizing the Canopie mobile application.**
Incorporated into South Dakota's 2026–2030 Maternal and Infant Health Strategic Plan, the pilot provides digital mental health screening and self-guided therapeutic interventions for pregnant and postpartum women. The state initiative focuses on improving early detection and treatment of perinatal depression for mothers in rural and medically underserved areas.
*Source: [https://dss.sd.gov/news/maternal-mental-health-canopie-2026.aspx](https://dss.sd.gov/news/maternal-mental-health-canopie-2026.aspx)*
## February 2026
**February 17, 2026 — South Dakota lawmakers advanced House Bill 1017 to mandate behavioral health referrals for students in alternative learning environments.**
The South Dakota Legislature passed House Bill 1017 to ensure early intervention for students experiencing severe behavioral health challenges in schools. The law requires school districts placing a student in an alternative learning setting for more than five consecutive days to refer the student to a licensed behavioral health specialist for screening.
*Source: [https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Bills/2026/HB1017](https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Bills/2026/HB1017)*
**February 4, 2026 — The Helpline Center released annual 211 data detailing increased coordination between social services and mental health crisis response.**
Data from South Dakota's 211 service revealed high demand for housing, food assistance, and behavioral health referrals across the state in 2025. The report highlighted enhanced interoperability between 211 operators and 988 crisis counselors, allowing immediate warm transfers for callers experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies.
*Source: [https://www.helplinecenter.org/211-data-reports-south-dakota/](https://www.helplinecenter.org/211-data-reports-south-dakota/)*
## January 2026
**January 13, 2026 — South Dakota leadership announced a statewide expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics during the State of the State address.**
Executive branch officials outlined a comprehensive strategy to convert regional behavioral health centers into Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across all state service regions. The initiative aims to guarantee 24/7 crisis intervention, same-day behavioral health assessments, and integrated mental health and addiction care regardless of ability to pay.
*Source: [https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/ccbhc.aspx](https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/ccbhc.aspx)*
## September 2025
**September 8, 2025 — The South Dakota Department of Social Services marked National 988 Day by expanding public awareness initiatives for the state crisis lifeline.**
South Dakota's Division of Behavioral Health reported that the state's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline had answered over 37,000 contacts since launching in July 2022, achieving a 97% community stabilization rate. Public outreach events included community art displays in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Vermillion, and Brookings alongside permanent crisis signage across the state.
*Source: [https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/988.aspx](https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/988.aspx)*
## July 2025
**July 16, 2025 — South Dakota state officials allocated $3.8 million in funding for an 18-bed women's residential treatment facility in Yankton.**
The state partnered with Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services to construct a new residential treatment center for women, including pregnant mothers and mothers with young children. The facility expands specialized substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder recovery programs in southeast South Dakota.
*Source: [https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/services.aspx](https://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealth/services.aspx)*
## June 2025
**June 18, 2025 — The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Council declared a mental health state of emergency following an alarming rise in suicide ideation and attempts among reservation youth.**
Executive Resolution E-178-2025-CR authorized emergency tribal measures to establish a dedicated crisis response team, a local crisis center, and reservation-wide school liaison programs. The resolution requested technical assistance and federal/state resources to recruit clinical psychologists and counselors to combat severe behavioral health workforce shortages in rural tribal communities.
*Source: [https://www.westrivereagle.com/articles/crst-declares-mental-health-state-of-emergency/](https://www.westrivereagle.com/articles/crst-declares-mental-health-state-of-emergency/)*
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*This page is updated as new South Dakota behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Tennessee: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/tennessee
Newest entry: 2026-07-16
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Tennessee in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Tennessee faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Tennessee therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## July 2026
**July 16, 2026 — Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services launches a state-specific brand for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.**
TDMHSAS introduced a new Tennessee-branded identity for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline following a 54% increase in calls and a 42% increase in texts and chats during the prior fiscal year. The refreshed campaign aims to expand public awareness and connect state residents experiencing mental health emergencies with immediate, localized crisis counseling.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2026/7/16/tdmhsas-launches-state-specific-988-lifeline-brand.html](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2026/7/16/tdmhsas-launches-state-specific-988-lifeline-brand.html)*
## June 2026
**June 9, 2026 — Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival donates $100,000 to TDMHSAS to support school-based mental health liaison programs in Coffee County.**
The Bonnaroo Works Fund partnered with TDMHSAS to allocate $100,000 across nine schools in Coffee County's three school districts. The funding creates dedicated counseling and wellness spaces where school-based behavioral health liaisons provide private counseling, mental health assessments, and crisis support for students.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2026/6/9/bonnaroo-and-tdmhsas-announce--100-000-donation.html](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2026/6/9/bonnaroo-and-tdmhsas-announce--100-000-donation.html)*
## April 2026
**April 1, 2026 — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs SB 1580 into law, prohibiting AI developers from marketing artificial intelligence tools as qualified mental health professionals.**
Enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly and taking effect July 1, 2026, SB 1580 classifies misleading commercial claims by AI chatbots claiming to act as licensed therapists as deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. The bill creates a private right of action and imposes civil penalties of $5,000 per violation to safeguard patients seeking legitimate mental health care.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1580/2025](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1580/2025)*
## August 2025
**August 25, 2025 — Tennessee Department of Mental Health reopens application portal for multi-million dollar Pathways Behavioral Health Scholarship Program.**
To counter severe workforce shortages across Tennessee's mental health safety net, TDMHSAS opened a new application cycle for its Pathways Behavioral Health Scholarship. The program provides up to $30,000 over two years to graduate students pursuing degrees in counseling, psychiatric nursing, and social work in exchange for service at state-contracted mental health agencies.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/8/25/tdmhsas-reopens-application-portal-for-behavioral-health-scholarship-program.html](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/8/25/tdmhsas-reopens-application-portal-for-behavioral-health-scholarship-program.html)*
## June 2025
**June 24, 2025 — Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council approves nearly $24 million in Cycle 2 community grants for addiction treatment and behavioral health infrastructure.**
The Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council approved 42 community grant awards totaling $23.98 million ($63.7 million over the lifetime of the multi-year grants) to expand state treatment and recovery capacity. The funds support local government agencies, non-profits, and health centers expanding evidence-based addiction prevention, recovery housing, and crisis intervention.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/oac/grants/community-grants.html](https://www.tn.gov/oac/grants/community-grants.html)*
## May 2025
**May 28, 2025 — Tennessee passes SB 1342 mandating annual statewide reporting on the status of children's mental health systems of care.**
Signed into law following the 2025 legislative session, SB 1342 requires the Council on Children's Mental Health Care to submit comprehensive annual progress reports beginning June 30, 2026. The legislation measures statewide service delivery outcomes, pinpoints systemic care gaps, and evaluates child mental health indicators across Tennessee school systems and healthcare networks.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1342/2025](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1342/2025)*
**May 19, 2025 — Tennessee enacts SB 1122 establishing a temporary youth mental health program funded through the state's K-12 mental health special reserve account.**
Enacted during the 2025 legislative session, SB 1122 authorizes the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to create and administer a dedicated temporary program facilitating access to mental health and substance use disorder services for youth under 18. The initiative draws from Tennessee's K-12 mental health special reserve account to expand community-based behavioral health services for students.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1122/2025](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB1122/2025)*
## April 2025
**April 24, 2025 — Tennessee enacts SB 0437 requiring commercial health insurance plans to cover and reimburse the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model.**
Enacted during the 2025 legislative session and taking effect January 1, 2026, SB 0437 mandates health benefit plans in Tennessee to provide coverage and reimbursement for mental health and substance use treatment delivered through the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model. The law integrates behavioral healthcare into primary care settings by formalizing team-based treatment involving primary care physicians, care managers, and consulting psychiatrists.
*Source: [https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0437/2025](https://legiscan.com/TN/bill/SB0437/2025)*
**April 14, 2025 — TDMHSAS awards $5.2 million in grant funding to expand permanent supportive housing for Tennesseans with mental illness and addiction.**
State officials announced $5.2 million in grant funding awarded to 12 non-profit agencies through the Creating Homes Initiative to establish 101 new housing beds across nine Tennessee counties. The grant project targets individuals living with mental illness, those in substance use recovery, and individuals re-entering communities after incarceration.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/4/14/tdmhsas-awards--5-200-000-to-create-affordable-housing.html](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/4/14/tdmhsas-awards--5-200-000-to-create-affordable-housing.html)*
**April 10, 2025 — Tennessee launches statewide public awareness and mental health support campaign for first responders.**
TDMHSAS launched a specialized statewide campaign focused on reducing stigma and improving behavioral health service utilization among law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers. The initiative provides specialized crisis intervention resources, peer support networks, and confidential counseling tailored to emergency personnel facing job-related trauma.
*Source: [https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/4/10/tdmhsas-launches-new-first-responder-mental-health-campaign.html](https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/news/2025/4/10/tdmhsas-launches-new-first-responder-mental-health-campaign.html)*
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*This page is updated as new Tennessee behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Texas: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/texas
Newest entry: 2026-08-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Texas in 2025–2026 — Medicaid changes, crisis response, workforce shortages, and legislation.
Texas faces some of the most severe behavioral health access challenges in the country. The state consistently ranks near the bottom for mental health care access, with workforce shortages across both urban and rural regions, limited Medicaid coverage for behavioral health, and a crisis response system still maturing. Below is a running tracker of Texas therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 15, 2026 — Texas appeals federal court order on 21-day psychiatric bed waitlists**
Texas state officials filed an appeal against a federal court ruling requiring psychiatric hospital beds for forensic defendants within 21 days. With over 1,600 individuals currently on the state hospital waitlist—including more than 400 awaiting maximum-security beds—county jail administrators and mental health advocacy groups warned of acute system backlogs and urged greater community crisis diversion funding.
*Source: [The Texas Tribune](https://www.texastribune.org/)*
**August 12, 2026 — 2026 Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium convenes in New Braunfels**
Behavioral health clinicians, school counselors, and state health officials gathered for the annual statewide suicide prevention symposium, focusing on expanding youth mobile crisis response teams, rural 988 call center routing, and clinician triage tools across Texas communities.
*Source: [Texas Suicide Prevention](https://www.texassuicideprevention.org/)*
**August 8, 2026 — Behavioral health hospital breaks ground in Pharr**
A new behavioral health hospital is breaking ground in Pharr, addressing the critical shortage of mental health services in the Rio Grande Valley. The facility will serve a region that has long been one of the most underserved areas for behavioral health care in Texas.
*Source: [The Tech Edvocate](https://www.thetechedvocate.org/behavioral-health-hospital-groundbreaking/)*
**August 7, 2026 — Rising mental health crisis among Texas teen girls**
Nearly three in five Texas teen girls report persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to new data analysis. The findings highlight an urgent need for adolescent mental health support in Texas schools and communities.
*Source: [The Tech Edvocate](https://www.thetechedvocate.org/rising-mental-health-crisis-among-texas-teen-girls-a-call-for-action-and-support/)*
**August 7, 2026 — UT Austin expands mental health support for students**
The University of Texas at Austin is expanding mental health resources to support students facing anxiety, depression, and academic pressures, adding counseling capacity and new support programs.
*Source: [The Tech Edvocate](https://www.thetechedvocate.org/expanding-mental-health-resources-a-lifeline-for-students-at-ut-austin/)*
**August 5, 2026 — Laredo mental health experts warn parents after TikTok incident**
Mental health experts in Laredo urged parents and educators to speak with children after a self-harm incident involving a celebrity blogger played out live on TikTok. The incident underscored concerns about social media's impact on youth mental health in Texas border communities.
*Source: [KGNS](https://www.kgns.tv/2026/08/05/perez-hilton-tiktok-incident-prompts-mental-health-warning-for-laredo-parents/)*
## June 2026
**June 18, 2026 — Texas opens 292-bed psychiatric hospital in Dallas**
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and UT Southwestern Medical Center officially opened the new Texas Behavioral Health Center at Dallas, a 292-bed inpatient psychiatric facility designed to alleviate acute bed shortages in North Texas and provide adult and pediatric crisis stabilization.
*Source: [UT Southwestern](https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/)*
## July 2026
**July 20, 2026 — Williamson County seeks more state funding for mental health programs**
Williamson County commissioners approved sending a letter to state lawmakers urging continued support for Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, the region's designated local mental health authority. The county cited growing demand and insufficient state funding for community mental health services.
*Source: [Yahoo News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/williamson-county-seeks-more-state-221)*
## May 2026
**May 20, 2026 — Texas Hospital Association examines crisis response gaps**
The Texas Hospital Association published an analysis of the state's mental and behavioral health crisis response system, identifying critical gaps in access and capacity. The report found that the path to care is often marked by emergency room boarding, long wait times for psychiatric placement, and insufficient community-based alternatives.
*Source: [Texas Hospital Association](https://www.tha.org/blog/what-does-mental-and-behavioral-crisis-response-look)*
## March 2026
**March 17, 2026 — Texas Medicaid behavioral health 2026 updates**
New Texas Medicaid behavioral health rules for 2026 impact prior authorizations, denials, and compliance for psychiatry providers. The changes include updated requirements for service authorization and documentation standards that providers must meet to avoid claim denials.
*Source: [The Medicators](https://themedicators.com/texas-medicaid-behavioral-health-2026/)*
**March 4, 2026 — Texas Hospital Association outlines behavioral health priorities**
The Texas Hospital Association detailed the scope of Texas's mental health crisis, noting that access to behavioral health care falls well short of the state's need. The THA identified workforce expansion, crisis infrastructure funding, and Medicaid coverage as top priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative cycle.
*Source: [Texas Hospital Association](https://www.tha.org/issues/behavioral-mental-health/)*
## February 2026
**February 19, 2026 — Texas needs more behavioral health care strides in 2025**
The Texas Hospital Association outlined priorities for behavioral health care advancement, emphasizing that the state needs to make significant progress in 2025 to address mounting access challenges. Key focus areas include expanding the behavioral health workforce and improving crisis response infrastructure.
*Source: [Texas Hospital Association](https://www.tha.org/news-publications/ceo-messages/texas-needs-more-behavioral-health-care-strides-in-2025/)*
## January 2026
**January 1, 2026 — Texas implements 7-day prior authorization rule for Medicaid behavioral health**
Under federal rule CMS-0057-F, Texas Medicaid managed care organizations began enforcing strict turnaround limits for prior authorizations: standard behavioral health requests must receive a determination within seven calendar days, and urgent clinical requests within 72 hours, reducing wait times for therapy and psychiatric treatment.
*Source: [Texas Health and Human Services Commission](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/)*
**January 1, 2026 — Texas therapist boards mandate CE Broker tracking amid workforce shortage**
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) mandated that all licensed professional counselors (LPCs), marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), social workers (LCSWs), and psychologists track continuing education hours through CE Broker. Simultaneously, the state psychology board moved toward a Texas-specific jurisprudence and skills evaluation rather than adopting costly national testing fees, aiming to reduce licensing friction in a state where 246 of 254 counties are designated mental health professional shortage areas.
*Source: [Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council](https://www.bhec.texas.gov/)*
## October 2025
**October 8, 2025 — Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health legislative update**
The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health held its third legislative session, providing updates on mental health legislation affecting the justice system. The update covered new laws related to mental health courts, competency restoration, and crisis intervention training for law enforcement.
*Source: [Texas JCMH](https://www.texasjcmh.gov/media/hnhpusgb/wednesday_830_legislative-updates.pdf)*
## May 2025
**May 12, 2025 — Top mental health challenges facing Texas in 2025**
An analysis identified the top mental health challenges facing Texas: severe workforce shortages, inadequate funding, youth mental health struggles, systemic federal barriers, and lack of affordable insurance coverage. The report noted that Texas ranks among the worst states nationally for mental health care access.
*Source: [Texas Counseling Center](https://texascounseling.center/news/the-top-mental-health-challenges-facing-texas-in-2025/)*
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*This page is updated as new Texas behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Utah: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/utah
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Utah in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Utah faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Utah therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Utah opens new behavioral health receiving centers and expands rural mobile crisis response**
Utah state health authorities launched new 23-hour crisis receiving centers across northern and central Utah, offering no-cost walk-in psychiatric evaluation and diversion from hospital emergency rooms.
*Source: [Utah Department of Health and Human Services](https://dhhs.utah.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — The Children's Center Utah expands into Utah County with the opening of the Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center in Lehi.**
In July 2026, The Children's Center Utah opened the Kahlert Children's Mental Health Center on the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital campus in Lehi. The facility represents the organization's first location in Utah County, offering specialized outpatient mental health therapies tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers up to age six. The expansion provides local access for young children facing emotional or behavioral challenges without requiring families to travel to Salt Lake County.
*Source: [https://childrenscenterutah.org](https://childrenscenterutah.org)*
## June 2026
**June 15, 2026 — First Step House launches a mobile Assertive Community Treatment team in Salt Lake County to support individuals with severe mental illness.**
In June 2026, behavioral health non-profit First Step House deployed a mobile Assertive Community Treatment team providing multi-disciplinary care for up to 100 high-needs clients in Salt Lake County. Functioning as a "hospital without walls," the team includes psychiatric nurses, social workers, and peer specialists who deliver daily home and community visits. The program aims to stabilize individuals cycling through jails and emergency rooms while connecting them to permanent supportive housing.
*Source: [https://www.firststephouse.org](https://www.firststephouse.org)*
## May 2026
**May 21, 2026 — Intermountain Health opens a new Behavioral Health Center at Alta View Hospital featuring Utah's first dedicated inpatient Maternal Mental Health Unit.**
Following a community open house on May 21, 2026, Intermountain Health launched its new Behavioral Health Center at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah. The facility houses the state's first specialized inpatient Maternal Mental Health Unit to treat women experiencing severe perinatal depression, anxiety, or psychosis during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. The center provides specialized medical detoxification, acute stabilization, and family-centered therapeutic care.
*Source: [https://www.ksl.com](https://www.ksl.com)*
**May 20, 2026 — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill convenes a mental health reform symposium calling for legislative action to allow pre-crisis treatment.**
On May 20, 2026, District Attorney Sim Gill joined families and mental health advocates at a public symposium urging Utah lawmakers to pass systemic reforms under the slogan "treatment before tragedy." Gill emphasized that the current justice system effectively criminalizes psychiatric illness by requiring individuals to commit a crime before accessing high-level inpatient care. Panelists urged state leaders to fund upstream mental health diversion programs and establish non-criminal pathways for emergency psychiatric stabilization.
*Source: [https://slco.org/district-attorney/](https://slco.org/district-attorney/)*
## April 2026
**April 16, 2026 — Utah legislative audit calls for a centralized behavioral health bed registry to address severe tracking gaps and emergency department delays.**
Released on April 16, 2026, Legislative Audit Report 2026-06 concluded that Utah lacks a centralized system to track behavioral health bed capacity and patient demand across crisis, subacute, and acute care facilities. The report highlighted that patients with behavioral health diagnoses were six times more likely than other patients to remain stuck in emergency rooms for a week or longer. Auditors recommended that the Department of Health and Human Services establish a real-time bed registry to streamline placement and guide state healthcare investments.
*Source: [https://olag.utah.gov/olag-doc/2026-06_RPT.pdf](https://olag.utah.gov/olag-doc/2026-06_RPT.pdf)*
## November 2025
**November 18, 2025 — Utah legislative audit reveals critical security and protocol non-compliance in state prison behavioral health units.**
On November 18, 2025, the Utah Office of the Legislative Auditor General published Performance Audit Report 2025-24 evaluating Department of Corrections security operations for prison behavioral healthcare. The audit found that mental health housing cells lacked essential ligature-resistant safety features and staff complied with required 15-minute suicide watch checks only 5 percent of the time. Auditors called for inter-agency policy revisions and immediate structural safety overhauls to protect incarcerated individuals experiencing severe mental illness.
*Source: [https://olag.utah.gov/olag-doc/2025-24_RPT.pdf](https://olag.utah.gov/olag-doc/2025-24_RPT.pdf)*
## August 2025
**August 22, 2025 — Intermountain Health unveils a 96 million dollar pediatric behavioral health center in Taylorsville featuring Utah's first 24/7 youth walk-in crisis unit.**
On August 22, 2025, Intermountain Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 90,000-square-foot Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center in Taylorsville, which opened for patient care on September 6, 2025. Supported by 25 million dollars in state funding and philanthropic contributions, the campus increases inpatient capacity to 36 beds and includes Utah's first dedicated inpatient unit for youth with autism and neuro-diverse needs. The facility offers round-the-clock emergency crisis stabilization, partial hospitalization, and outpatient counseling.
*Source: [https://intermountainhealth.org/news/2025/08/primary-childrens-hospital-opens-new-taylorsville-behavioral-health-center](https://intermountainhealth.org/news/2025/08/primary-childrens-hospital-opens-new-taylorsville-behavioral-health-center)*
## July 2025
**July 1, 2025 — Utah Department of Health and Human Services updates its Medicaid Behavioral Health Services Manual with mandatory ASAM criteria and revised prior authorization rules.**
Effective July 1, 2025, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services issued a major policy overhaul of state Medicaid behavioral health coverage. The updated manual mandates American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria for continued stay prior authorizations and updates coding for perinatal mental health counseling. It also clarifies coverage standards and administrative rules for adult Medicaid members receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment in Institutions for Mental Disease.
*Source: [https://dhhs.utah.gov](https://dhhs.utah.gov)*
## March 2025
**March 26, 2025 — Utah enacts House Bill 281 requiring explicit parental consent for in-school mental health therapy and student telehealth services.**
Signed into law on March 26, 2025, House Bill 281 establishes new parental notification and consent mandates for health and mental health services provided in public schools. The legislation defines authorized mental health personnel, restricts non-traditional healthcare interventions without prior written consent, and requires post-session notifications to parents. Most of the bill's provisions took effect on July 1, 2025, to ensure greater parental oversight in student behavioral care.
*Source: [https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0281.html](https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0281.html)*
**March 25, 2025 — Governor Spencer Cox signs House Bill 452 establishing first-in-the-nation safety regulations and disclosure rules for AI mental health chatbots.**
Passed during the 2025 General Session, House Bill 452 mandates that AI-driven mental health tools clearly disclose their automated nature to users before interactions begin and prohibits the sale or sharing of user health data. The law authorizes the Utah Division of Consumer Protection to enforce restrictions against marketing automated chatbots as human therapy substitutes. It also sets operational standards for digital health developers delivering AI behavioral care across Utah.
*Source: [https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0452.html](https://le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/static/HB0452.html)*
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*This page is updated as new Utah behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Vermont: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/vermont
Newest entry: 2026-08-12
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Vermont in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Vermont faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Vermont therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 12, 2026 — Vermont reports positive declines in youth psychological distress and expands NAMI community forums**
Vermont health authorities released statewide student survey data showing measurable improvements in adolescent mental health, while NAMI Vermont launched community mental health dialogue series across rural towns.
*Source: [Vermont Department of Mental Health](https://mentalhealth.vermont.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital cuts staff and beds despite pushback.**
The Vermont Department of Mental Health reduced the state-run Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital's capacity from 25 to 21 beds and cut three recovery service specialist positions in Berlin. Department officials cited a declining patient census over the past five years to justify the downsizing, while hospital staff and advocacy groups expressed concern over persistent demand for acute psychiatric care.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/10/vermont-psychiatric-care-hospital-cuts-staff-and-beds-despite-pushback/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/10/vermont-psychiatric-care-hospital-cuts-staff-and-beds-despite-pushback/)*
## May 2026
**May 11, 2026 — New community mental health center planned for Montpelier.**
Washington County Mental Health Services announced a $6.2 million project to construct a unified community mental health center at 55 Granite Shed Lane in Montpelier, slated to open in summer 2027. Developed in partnership with the UVM Health Network and the Vermont Department of Mental Health, the facility will consolidate outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and wraparound social support services into one hub.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/11/new-community-mental-health-center-planned-for-montpelier/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/11/new-community-mental-health-center-planned-for-montpelier/)*
**May 7, 2026 — What’s AI’s place in mental health care? Vermont lawmakers say it should be limited.**
Vermont lawmakers advanced legislation (H.816) to establish statutory guardrails on artificial intelligence in behavioral health care. The bill prohibits entities from using autonomous AI chatbots to deliver therapy or make psychiatric diagnoses, classifying clinical AI decision-making as unprofessional conduct while permitting administrative uses such as clinical documentation and billing.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/07/whats-ais-place-in-mental-health-care-vermont-lawmakers-say-it-should-be-limited/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/05/07/whats-ais-place-in-mental-health-care-vermont-lawmakers-say-it-should-be-limited/)*
## April 2026
**April 6, 2026 — Embedded mental health clinical interns quickly connect people to support.**
Counseling Service of Addison County expanded its adult mental health internship program to place master's-level clinical trainees directly into community hubs like shelters and nursing facilities. The initiative aims to address severe behavioral health workforce shortages while lowering treatment barriers and stigma for rural Addison County residents.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/04/06/embedded-mental-health-clinical-interns-quickly-connect-people-to-support/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/04/06/embedded-mental-health-clinical-interns-quickly-connect-people-to-support/)*
## March 2026
**March 23, 2026 — When Vermont's treatment landscape shifts, community providers step up.**
Following the closure of national telehealth provider Better Life Partners in Vermont at the end of 2025, regional designated mental health agencies and community providers stepped in to absorb patients in recovery. Organizations such as Washington County Mental Health Services and VT Helplink expanded local outreach and referral networks to prevent care gaps for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/23/when-vermonts-treatment-landscape-shifts-community-providers-step-up/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/23/when-vermonts-treatment-landscape-shifts-community-providers-step-up/)*
## February 2026
**February 23, 2026 — Opening doors to care: how Open Access and CCBHC are changing mental health in Rutland County.**
Community Care Network-Rutland Mental Health Services highlighted its transformation into a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) following full state certification on July 1, 2025. Coupled with an Open Access intake model, the initiative dramatically reduced patient wait times for outpatient mental health assessments from weeks to two days while expanding care coordination and screening services.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2026/02/23/opening-doors-to-care-how-open-access-and-ccbhc-are-changing-mental-health-in-rutland-county/](https://vtdigger.org/2026/02/23/opening-doors-to-care-how-open-access-and-ccbhc-are-changing-mental-health-in-rutland-county/)*
## November 2025
**November 20, 2025 — With expansion, Spring Lake Ranch hopes to be missing link in mental health care.**
Spring Lake Ranch broke ground on its Banks Transitional Living Program, a micro-neighborhood of step-down apartments and a community center on its 700-acre Shrewsbury property. The expansion provides a vital bridge between high-acuity residential psychiatric treatment and independent living as part of an ongoing $18 million capital campaign for long-term behavioral health recovery.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/20/with-expansion-spring-lake-ranch-hopes-to-be-missing-link-in-mental-health-care/](https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/20/with-expansion-spring-lake-ranch-hopes-to-be-missing-link-in-mental-health-care/)*
**November 18, 2025 — Newport mental health urgent care center expands its services to offer overnight stays.**
Northeast Kingdom Human Services expanded the Front Porch urgent care center in Newport to include four overnight beds, allowing individuals in crisis to stay for up to 10 days without a hospital admission or doctor's referral. The facility serves as a homelike alternative to hospital emergency rooms as part of Vermont's 24/7 mental health continuum of care.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/18/newport-mental-health-urgent-care-center-expands-its-services-to-offer-overnight-stays/](https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/18/newport-mental-health-urgent-care-center-expands-its-services-to-offer-overnight-stays/)*
## March 2025
**March 6, 2025 — Expanding access to mental health crisis care.**
Data released by the Vermont Department of Mental Health and Vermont Care Partners revealed that the state's Mobile Crisis Response system completed 2,293 community interventions in 2024 with an average arrival time of 32 minutes. The mobile response initiative is designed to divert individuals experiencing mental health emergencies away from hospital emergency departments into community-based care.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2025/03/06/expanding-access-to-mental-health-crisis-care/](https://vtdigger.org/2025/03/06/expanding-access-to-mental-health-crisis-care/)*
## January 2025
**January 17, 2025 — Vermont's child and youth mental health crisis.**
A comprehensive report compiled by Vermont Care Partners analyzed state health data showing that 23% of Vermont youth engage in self-harm and 14% had made a suicide plan in the past year. The findings emphasized the acute severity of pediatric depression and anxiety across the state while calling for expanded community-based crisis resources and inter-agency collaboration.
*Source: [https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/17/vermonts-child-and-youth-mental-health-crisis/](https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/17/vermonts-child-and-youth-mental-health-crisis/)*
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*This page is updated as new Vermont behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Virginia: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/virginia
Newest entry: 2026-08-10
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Virginia in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Virginia faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Virginia therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 10, 2026 — Virginia advances 'Right Help, Right Now' crisis triage and mandatory maternal screening coverage**
Virginia health officials expanded the statewide Marcus Alert network, connecting 988 call routing with mobile crisis units to minimize law enforcement dispatch during psychiatric emergencies. Additionally, lawmakers enacted mandatory commercial insurance coverage for maternal depression screenings taking effect statewide.
*Source: [Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services](https://dbhds.virginia.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 3, 2026 — Virginia Department of Corrections ends the use of five-point restraints for inmates experiencing mental health crises.**
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced policy reforms ending the use of five-point physical restraints on incarcerated individuals experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. Department leaders stated that modern clinical standards require replacing mechanical restraint with evidence-based de-escalation and behavioral health care protocols. The reform aligns correctional facilities with statewide mental health rights and treatment standards.
*Source: [https://governor.virginia.gov](https://governor.virginia.gov)*
## April 2026
**April 14, 2026 — Governor Spanberger signs bipartisan legislation expanding student mental health crisis identification training for Virginia educators.**
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed bipartisan school safety legislation requiring mental health identification training for K-12 teachers across Virginia. The law equips educators with skills to identify early signs of behavioral health challenges, trauma, and severe depression in students. The initiative aims to improve early intervention and connect at-risk youth with school-based mental health services.
*Source: [https://governor.virginia.gov](https://governor.virginia.gov)*
## December 2025
**December 18, 2025 — Virginia Beach City Public Schools partners with Uwill to launch free teletherapy for 35,000 middle and high school students.**
Virginia Beach City Public Schools launched a district-wide partnership with teletherapy provider Uwill, supported by a $250,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The program offers free, 24/7 virtual counseling sessions to approximately 35,000 students in grades 6 through 12. Students can access licensed Virginia therapists after school hours, on weekends, and during crisis situations within 30 seconds.
*Source: [https://www.wvtf.org](https://www.wvtf.org)*
**December 16, 2025 — Virginia marks three years of the 'Right Help, Right Now' plan with $1.4 billion invested in behavioral health transformation.**
State leadership commemorated the third anniversary of Virginia's "Right Help, Right Now" behavioral health reform initiative, detailing $1.4 billion in total state investment. Key milestones include expanding mobile crisis response teams from 36 to 110 statewide and increasing 988 Crisis Lifeline response capacity. Additionally, $300 million was allocated to clear waitlists by adding 1,100 developmental disability waiver slots.
*Source: [https://royalexaminer.com](https://royalexaminer.com)*
## October 2025
**October 15, 2025 — Virginia announces a new 24/7 Crisis Receiving Center at the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board.**
Virginia state officials announced the establishment of a 24-hour Crisis Receiving Center and expanded Crisis Stabilization Unit at the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board. Funded through Governor Youngkin's "Right Help, Right Now" plan, the facility provides urgent walk-in psychiatric evaluation and short-term crisis stabilization. The project is designed to divert individuals in acute distress away from emergency rooms and jail settings.
*Source: [https://dbhds.virginia.gov](https://dbhds.virginia.gov)*
## June 2025
**June 18, 2025 — Clear Horizons Forensic and Counseling Group opens a dedicated behavioral health and recovery facility in Front Royal.**
Clear Horizons Forensic and Counseling Group officially launched a new outpatient facility in Front Royal, Virginia. The center delivers integrated mental health therapy, substance abuse treatment, and specialized re-entry counseling for justice-involved individuals. The facility strengthens the local crisis continuum by offering accessible community-based care in Warren County.
*Source: [https://royalexaminer.com](https://royalexaminer.com)*
## May 2025
**May 12, 2025 — Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services relocates to a larger facility in Clintwood to expand outpatient care.**
Dickenson County Behavioral Health Services completed its relocation into a renovated facility in Clintwood, significantly expanding its operational footprint. Supported by Virginia's STEP-VA initiative, the new building allows the agency to increase capacity for outpatient counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and substance use recovery programs. The move addresses growing demand for behavioral healthcare services across rural Southwest Virginia.
*Source: [https://cardinalnews.org](https://cardinalnews.org)*
## March 2025
**March 5, 2025 — Virginia lawmakers pass House Bill 2738 to restrict health insurance denials for mental health and substance use disorder treatment.**
House Bill 2738 mandates that commercial health insurance plans in Virginia utilize evidence-based, clinically recognized standards of care when making coverage determinations for behavioral health. The legislation prohibits insurers from enforcing arbitrary internal criteria to deny claims for psychiatric care and addiction treatment. By strengthening enforcement of care standards, the law ensures meaningful insurance parity for mental healthcare.
*Source: [https://cardinalnews.org](https://cardinalnews.org)*
## February 2025
**February 15, 2025 — Virginia enacts reform removing mental health history questions from medical licensing applications to reduce practitioner stigma.**
Virginia state health authorities approved measures removing invasive mental health history questions from medical board licensure applications for physicians and healthcare professionals. The policy change aims to eliminate career-related stigma and encourage healthcare workers to seek therapy or psychiatric support without fear of board scrutiny. This measure addresses widespread burnout and workforce retention issues across the Commonwealth's medical sector.
*Source: [https://royalexaminer.com](https://royalexaminer.com)*
## January 2025
**January 3, 2025 — Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare postpones the opening of its centralized Roanoke counseling center to 2026.**
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare announced a delay in opening its consolidated outpatient mental health center in Roanoke to incorporate additional clinical staff feedback into the facility design. Once operational, the center will centralize behavioral health services and streamline care access for Roanoke Valley residents.
*Source: [https://cardinalnews.org](https://cardinalnews.org)*
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*This page is updated as new Virginia behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Washington: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/washington
Newest entry: 2026-08-05
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Washington in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Washington faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Washington therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## May 2026
**May 28, 2026 — Washington joins federal CCBHC demonstration program and expands Rapid Care Teams**
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected Washington State to join the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, establishing prospective payment rates for comprehensive 24/7 mental health and addiction care. State officials also expanded Multiagency Rapid Care Teams to prevent prolonged hospital boarding for youth with acute behavioral needs.
*Source: [Washington State Health Care Authority](https://www.hca.wa.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 5, 2026 — The Seattle CARE Department expanded its civilian Community Crisis Responder operating hours citywide from 6:30 AM to 1:00 AM daily.**
On August 5, 2026, the City of Seattle launched expanded operating hours for its Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department, allowing unarmed behavioral health professionals to respond to non-violent mental health crises across 18.5 hours each day. Supported by $6.9 million in city budget funding that doubled field staff to 40 responders, the expansion targets peak demand periods identified by call data where 84% of welfare check and crisis calls occur.
*Source: [https://www.seattle.gov/news](https://www.seattle.gov/news)*
## July 2026
**July 1, 2026 — The Washington State Health Care Authority published an updated Mental Health Services Billing Guide introducing new reimbursement guidelines and expanded workforce inclusions for youth care.**
Effective July 1, 2026, the updated billing guide expands Medicaid coverage rules for collaborative assessments, infant-early childhood mental health treatment models, and clozapine case management. It also updates the Children and Youth Mental Health Provider Attestation form to officially incorporate Behavioral Health Support Specialists (BHSS) in youth behavioral care delivery. The revisions aim to streamline billing workflows and support early intervention services across Washington.
*Source: [https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/prior-authorization-claims-and-billing/provider-billing-guides-and-fee-schedules](https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/prior-authorization-claims-and-billing/provider-billing-guides-and-fee-schedules)*
## June 2026
**June 11, 2026 — Washington Senate Bill 6027 went into effect, providing local governments increased tax revenue flexibility to fund permanent supportive housing operations and maintenance.**
Signed into law during the 2026 legislative session, Senate Bill 6027 allows Washington cities and counties to utilize local 0.1% housing sales tax revenues for ongoing operational, rehabilitation, and resident support costs. The policy change was designed to stabilize permanent supportive housing operations and offset federal funding shortfalls affecting vulnerable individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
*Source: [https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6027&Year=2025](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6027&Year=2025)*
## May 2026
**May 12, 2026 — The Washington Department of Corrections and Department of Health launched nationwide first 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline access across all state prison facilities.**
On May 12, 2026, Washington became the first state in the nation to enable incarcerated individuals to directly dial the 988 crisis line from prison phones and tablets. Developed jointly by the Department of Corrections and Department of Health during Mental Health Awareness Month, the initiative provides confidential, 24/7 crisis intervention to reduce suicide and overdose risks in correctional institutions. Specialized protocols connect callers to trained counselors who can alert facility personnel if an individual is at immediate risk.
*Source: [https://www.doc.wa.gov/news/2026/05122026.asp](https://www.doc.wa.gov/news/2026/05122026.asp)*
## April 2026
**April 28, 2026 — The University of Washington formally dedicated the Frank Chopp Center for Behavioral Health and Learning to honor the late former House Speaker.**
On April 28, 2026, UW Medicine held a formal dedication ceremony renaming its state-of-the-art 150-bed inpatient mental health facility at UWMC-Northwest after former House Speaker Frank Chopp. The $244 million facility combines 75 long-term civil commitment beds, geropsychiatry units, and advanced neuromodulation care with specialized training for behavioral health clinicians. The ceremony also highlighted the newly launched Chopp Scholars Program in Behavioral Health Policy to train future mental health policy leaders.
*Source: [https://newsroom.uw.edu](https://newsroom.uw.edu)*
## March 2026
**March 18, 2026 — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2429 into law, codifying the "Washington Thriving" strategic plan for youth behavioral health.**
House Bill 2429 codifies a comprehensive statewide strategic plan to reform behavioral health systems for children, youth, and young adults from prenatal through age 25. The legislation establishes a Leadership Council within the Governor's Office to ensure inter-agency alignment and eliminate system silos across education, health, and social services. It also updates the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group to maintain ongoing oversight and stakeholder input.
*Source: [https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2429&Year=2025](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2429&Year=2025)*
## February 2026
**February 26, 2026 — King County selected MultiCare Behavioral Health to operate its third Crisis Care Center, located in South King County to serve residents of Auburn, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and Covington.**
Funded through the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers Levy, the new facility will provide 24/7 walk-in urgent behavioral health and substance use care regardless of insurance status. The center aims to reduce emergency department crowding and offer immediate stabilization services tailored to local communities. It forms part of King County's broader initiative to build a network of five regional crisis care centers by 2030.
*Source: [https://dchsblog.com/2026/02/26/king-county-selects-multicare-behavioral-health-to-operate-south-king-county-crisis-care-center/](https://dchsblog.com/2026/02/26/king-county-selects-multicare-behavioral-health-to-operate-south-king-county-crisis-care-center/)*
## January 2026
**January 7, 2026 — Washington Insurance Commissioner fined Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington $300,000 for mental health parity violations.**
On January 7, 2026, Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer announced a $300,000 penalty (with $100,000 suspended subject to a two-year compliance plan) against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington. The regulator cited insufficient documentation regarding provider admission standards, network adequacy, and mental health provider reimbursement equity. In response, Kaiser detailed remedial actions including expanding its network, adding therapists, and integrating behavioral health into primary care settings.
*Source: [https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news)*
## November 2025
**November 24, 2025 — Washington Insurance Commissioner fined Regence BlueShield $550,000 for failing to comply with mental health parity enforcement requirements.**
On November 24, 2025, Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued a $550,000 fine against Regence BlueShield following a multi-year market conduct investigation. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner found that Regence failed to provide mandatory documentation demonstrating that behavioral health coverage was comparable to medical/surgical benefits, particularly regarding provider admission standards and network reimbursement equity. The penalty reflects Washington's heightened regulatory enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
*Source: [https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news](https://www.insurance.wa.gov/news)*
## May 2025
**May 19, 2025 — Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1811 to establish statewide crisis-responder academy standards and co-response integration across Washington.**
House Bill 1811 directed the University of Washington School of Social Work to establish the POISE certificate program—a 30-to-40-hour academy for mobile crisis teams, alternative responders, and co-responders. Effective July 27, 2025, the law standardized crisis response protocols and provided cross-agency training to strengthen community-based emergency intervention across Washington municipalities. A pilot for the certificate program launched in spring 2026.
*Source: [https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1811&Year=2025](https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1811&Year=2025)*
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*This page is updated as new Washington behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## West Virginia: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/west-virginia
Newest entry: 2026-06-20
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from West Virginia in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
West Virginia faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of West Virginia therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## June 2026
**June 20, 2026 — West Virginia joins federal CCBHC Medicaid demonstration to expand community mental health clinics**
West Virginia was officially added to the federal CCBHC Medicaid demonstration program, securing prospective reimbursement rates for comprehensive outpatient psychotherapy, addiction recovery, and 24/7 crisis triage across all counties.
*Source: [West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources](https://dhhr.wv.gov/)*
## June 2026
**June 10, 2026 — The City of Huntington secured grant funding to expand its co-responder Crisis Intervention Team pairing police officers with behavioral health clinicians.**
Operating under the Huntington Police Department's Coordinated Care Unit, the expanded team deploys licensed mental health professionals alongside law enforcement on 911 calls involving psychiatric crises. The program diverts individuals in crisis away from emergency rooms and criminal charges toward outpatient treatment and community-based support services.
*Source: [https://wvpublic.org](https://wvpublic.org)*
**June 1, 2026 — West Virginia was selected as one of ten states nationwide to join the federal Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program.**
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services, the selection enables the state to receive enhanced Medicaid reimbursement to expand comprehensive behavioral health and substance use disorder services. The initiative focuses on scaling sustainable 24/7 crisis intervention, routine outpatient care, and integrated behavioral health services across rural communities.
*Source: [https://dohs.wv.gov](https://dohs.wv.gov)*
**June 1, 2026 — The West Virginia First Foundation opened applications for $9.87 million in Community Catalyst Grants to support behavioral health and addiction recovery infrastructure.**
Distributing funds from West Virginia's opioid settlement proceeds, the grant program offers funding to local governments, non-profits, and healthcare providers. Priority areas include mobile crisis response teams, evidence-based treatment programs, and peer recovery housing across state counties.
*Source: [https://wvfirst.org](https://wvfirst.org)*
## May 2026
**May 13, 2026 — West Virginia improved its national maternal mental health grade from a D-Minus to a B-Minus in the 2026 report card issued by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.**
The grade increase highlights state efforts to expand universal perinatal depression screenings, state Medicaid postpartum coverage extensions, and provider training scholarships. State health leaders emphasized that ongoing programs are working to address remaining telebehavioral health gaps in designated health professional shortage counties.
*Source: [https://wvpublic.org](https://wvpublic.org)*
**May 7, 2026 — The West Virginia Department of Human Services launched the statewide Perinatal Psychiatric Access Program to expand maternal mental health care.**
Developed in partnership with the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership and funded by federal HRSA grants, the program offers frontline obstetric and primary care clinicians real-time telephonic psychiatric consultations. It also provides telehealth diagnostic visits and referral support for pregnant and postpartum women facing behavioral health disorders.
*Source: [https://dohs.wv.gov](https://dohs.wv.gov)*
## March 2026
**March 14, 2026 — West Virginia enacted Senate Bill 742 to reform the state's mental hygiene petitions and 72-hour involuntary commitment process.**
The legislation empowers authorized hospital staff physicians to order 72-hour involuntary psychiatric holds for individuals posing a substantial likelihood of physical harm to themselves or others without mandatory pre-commitment notifications. It also extends the formal court petition filing window to 72 hours to reduce administrative bottlenecks in emergency departments.
*Source: [http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=742&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill](http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=742&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill)*
**March 3, 2026 — The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced a statewide expansion of Functional Family Therapy for youth with complex behavioral health needs.**
Overseen by the Bureau for Behavioral Health, Functional Family Therapy delivers short-term, home-based therapeutic intervention for adolescents with severe emotional disorders or juvenile justice involvement. The expanded service aims to keep youth safely in their family environment while reducing out-of-home residential placements.
*Source: [https://dohs.wv.gov](https://dohs.wv.gov)*
**March 2, 2026 — Governor Patrick Morrisey proclaimed West Virginia's inaugural Teen Mental Health Awareness Week under the theme "Why We Talk."**
Organized in partnership with NAMI West Virginia, the initiative encouraged middle and high schools to facilitate peer-led discussions and reduce stigma surrounding youth mental health. Events across the state highlighted school-based counseling resources and promoted 24/7 crisis support through the 988 Lifeline.
*Source: [https://wvdn.com](https://wvdn.com)*
## May 2025
**May 15, 2025 — The West Virginia Department of Human Services highlighted the expansion of the WV Wraparound program for children with severe behavioral health challenges.**
WV Wraparound provides family-centered care coordination to connect youth experiencing severe emotional disturbances with local therapy, crisis planning, and respite services. The initiative aims to prevent out-of-state institutional placements by keeping youth supported within their home communities.
*Source: [https://dohs.wv.gov](https://dohs.wv.gov)*
## January 2025
**January 1, 2025 — West Virginia enacted a five-year federal extension of its Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration for the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care.**
Approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the extension maintains expanded Medicaid coverage for intensive community-based mental health services, adult crisis stabilization, and peer recovery support. The continuation provides sustained financial stability for behavioral health safety-net providers serving low-income residents.
*Source: [https://dhhr.wv.gov/bbh](https://dhhr.wv.gov/bbh)*
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*This page is updated as new West Virginia behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Wisconsin: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/wisconsin
Newest entry: 2026-08-14
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Wisconsin in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Wisconsin faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Wisconsin therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 14, 2026 — Wisconsin expands Mental Health First Aid training and community crisis stabilization**
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services deployed state grants to train certified Mental Health First Aiders in schools, workplaces, and rural communities, expanding early intervention and suicide prevention resources across the state.
*Source: [Wisconsin Department of Health Services](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/)*
## August 2026
**August 3, 2026 — Wisconsin Department of Justice Obtains Court Order Blocking Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants.**
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing federal officials from terminating school-based mental health grants. Wisconsin joined a multi-state lawsuit to protect an estimated $12.5 million in funding allocated to the University of Wisconsin and the Department of Public Instruction. The grants directly fund licensed counselors, social workers, and school psychologists serving K-12 students statewide.
*Source: [https://www.wisdoj.gov/PressReleases/press-release-mental-health-2.0-win.pdf](https://www.wisdoj.gov/PressReleases/press-release-mental-health-2.0-win.pdf)*
## June 2026
**June 10, 2026 — Milwaukee County Appoints Amy Lorenz to Lead Behavioral Health Services Division.**
Milwaukee County officials named Amy Lorenz as the new administrator of Behavioral Health Services, overseeing the county's $215.9 million mental health and substance abuse system. Lorenz, who previously served as deputy administrator of operations, took over following the departure of long-serving administrator Mike Lappen. Her appointment comes as county leaders focus on expanding community crisis intervention services and managing Medicaid funding shifts.
*Source: [https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/06/10/county-insider-hired-to-run-mental-health-system/](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/06/10/county-insider-hired-to-run-mental-health-system/)*
## May 2026
**May 28, 2026 — Wisconsin DHS Releases 2025 State Health Assessment Highlighting Mental Health Priorities.**
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services published its 2025 State Health Assessment, establishing mental health care and community emotional support as a top statewide priority. Based on comprehensive public feedback and health data, the report emphasizes expanding county-level crisis infrastructure and alleviating provider burnout. It also underscores the need to remove structural barriers to behavioral healthcare in rural and underserved urban communities.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/052826.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/052826.htm)*
**May 5, 2026 — Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health Releases Action Plan to Address Wisconsin Crisis.**
The Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health released a statewide action plan outlining a whole-of-government framework to expand behavioral health access across Wisconsin. The plan prioritizes strengthening rural telehealth, integrating the 988 lifeline with county crisis services, and improving care transitions for individuals leaving correctional facilities. It also recommends boosting workforce recruitment and creating targeted mental health supports for military veterans and new parents.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/050526.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/050526.htm)*
## April 2026
**April 23, 2026 — Healthcare Workers at Two Rogers Behavioral Health Clinics Vote to Unionize.**
Staff members at Rogers Behavioral Health clinics in West Allis and Madison voted overwhelmingly to join the National Union of Healthcare Workers. The union organizing drive focused on addressing heavy clinician caseloads, rigid productivity metrics, and high staff turnover affecting patient care quality. The vote succeeded despite legal challenges and counter-campaigns by the behavioral healthcare provider.
*Source: [https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/04/23/workers-at-two-rogers-clinics-vote-overwhelmingly-to-unionize/](https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/04/23/workers-at-two-rogers-clinics-vote-overwhelmingly-to-unionize/)*
## July 2025
**July 15, 2025 — Bipartisan Farmers First Act Introduced to Expand Agricultural Mental Health Funding.**
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin co-introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network through 2030. The bill increases annual federal funding from $10 million to $15 million to support agricultural mental health helplines, support groups, and crisis intervention training. It aims to expand the behavioral health workforce in rural farming communities and improve referral pathways to community health centers.
*Source: [https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-ernst-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-mental-health-crisis-in-agricultural-communities](https://www.baldwin.senate.gov/news/press-releases/baldwin-ernst-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-address-mental-health-crisis-in-agricultural-communities)*
## May 2025
**May 13, 2025 — Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health Solicits Statewide Public Input.**
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Governor's Interagency Council on Mental Health launched a public feedback initiative to inform Wisconsin's long-term behavioral health strategy. State officials invited input from care providers, patients, and community leaders to identify systemic gaps in care. The feedback focused on expanding crisis stabilization centers, reducing treatment wait times, and improving Medicaid reimbursement alignment.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/051325.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/051325.htm)*
## March 2025
**March 13, 2025 — Wisconsin Health Officials Promote Youth Mental Health Guidance During Self-Harm Awareness Month.**
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued public guidance educating parents, educators, and community members on recognizing early indicators of self-harm and severe mental distress in adolescents. Health officials highlighted available community-based behavioral health resources and promoted early intervention strategies. The initiative also promoted Wisconsin's school-linked mental health supports and 988 crisis hotline services.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/031325.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/031325.htm)*
**March 6, 2025 — Governor Evers Proposes Nearly $300 Million for School-Based Mental Health in Biennial Budget.**
Wisconsin health officials detailed key investments within Governor Tony Evers' proposed 2025-2027 state budget, including nearly $300 million for school-based mental health services. The proposal aims to expand student access to licensed counselors, psychologists, and social workers while funding county-level crisis infrastructure. State health leaders emphasized that these targeted investments address escalating rates of youth anxiety, depression, and self-harm.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/030625.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/030625.htm)*
## February 2025
**February 1, 2025 — Wisconsin DHS Launches Medicaid Housing Support Benefit for Mental Health and Substance Use Patients.**
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services officially launched a new Medicaid housing benefit designed to assist members suffering from severe mental illness or substance use disorders. The program provides housing navigation, tenancy sustaining services, and rental support to help stabilize vulnerable individuals. By integrating housing assistance into Medicaid behavioral health coverage, the state aims to reduce emergency room utilization and improve long-term recovery outcomes.
*Source: [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/121224.htm](https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/121224.htm)*
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*This page is updated as new Wisconsin behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
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## Wyoming: Behavioral Health News
URL: https://theranews.net/wyoming
Newest entry: 2026-08-15
Description: Therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy news from Wyoming in 2025–2026 — legislation, funding, crisis services, Medicaid, and workforce developments.
Wyoming faces evolving challenges in behavioral health care access, workforce capacity, and policy reform. Below is a running tracker of Wyoming therapy, mental health, and behavioral health policy developments from 2025 and 2026.
## August 2026
**August 15, 2026 — Wyoming expands statewide suicide prevention training and first responder counseling**
Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Health launched free community suicide prevention workshops and expanded peer-to-peer mental health counseling for rural firefighters and law enforcement.
*Source: [Wyoming Department of Health](https://health.wyo.gov/)*
## July 2026
**July 14, 2026 — Casper Police Department seeks federal grant to fund officer mental health and wellness programs.**
The Casper Police Department obtained City Council approval to apply for up to $250,000 in federal funding through the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program. The proposed two-year grant will fund confidential mental health counseling, peer support networks, stress-reduction training, and financial wellness initiatives for officers and staff.
*Source: [https://oilcity.news/community/2026/07/14/casper-police-department-to-seek-grant-for-mental-health-programs/](https://oilcity.news/community/2026/07/14/casper-police-department-to-seek-grant-for-mental-health-programs/)*
**July 9, 2026 — Wyoming rolls out $205 million federal grant to overhaul rural healthcare and behavioral systems.**
State officials finalized implementation plans for a $205 million federal Rural Health Transformation grant from CMS to strengthen Wyoming's rural healthcare network. The funding supports clinical workforce pipelines, regionalized emergency and crisis services, and expanded telehealth infrastructure.
*Source: [https://wyofile.com/wyoming-rolls-out-205m-to-boost-rural-healthcare-amid-steep-cost-challenges/](https://wyofile.com/wyoming-rolls-out-205m-to-boost-rural-healthcare-amid-steep-cost-challenges/)*
## June 2026
**June 18, 2026 — Wyoming receives a D-minus grade for maternal mental health in nationwide report card.**
The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health released its 2026 annual report card rating Wyoming a D-minus, tying it for last place nationally in maternal mental health care. The low grade highlights critical state shortages in specialized perinatal therapists, mental health screening infrastructure, paid family leave, and rural maternal care options.
*Source: [https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2026-06-18/wyoming-gets-d-minus-for-maternal-mental-health](https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2026-06-18/wyoming-gets-d-minus-for-maternal-mental-health)*
## May 2026
**May 30, 2026 — Children's Hospital Colorado hosts inaugural Wyoming Pediatric Mental Health Symposium in Casper.**
Healthcare, school, and mental health professionals assembled in Casper for the Wyoming Pediatric Mental Health Symposium hosted by Children's Hospital Colorado. The two-day clinical conference addressed adolescent depression, anxiety, ADHD, pediatric comorbidities, and strategies for expanding pediatric behavioral healthcare access across Wyoming.
*Source: [https://oilcity.news/community/2026/05/30/childrens-hospital-colorado-hosts-wyoming-pediatric-mental-health-symposium-in-downtown-casper/](https://oilcity.news/community/2026/05/30/childrens-hospital-colorado-hosts-wyoming-pediatric-mental-health-symposium-in-downtown-casper/)*
## March 2026
**March 19, 2026 — Wyoming health officials and advocates expand suicide prevention initiatives amidst rising crisis data.**
Following data indicating 168 suicide deaths in 2024, Wyoming state officials and community organizations expanded suicide prevention programs under the "WY We Care" banner. The state expanded free community-wide QPR and PROSPER trainings, promoted 988 crisis line utilization, and launched targeted media outreach aimed at high-risk groups, including older men.
*Source: [https://wyofile.com/with-jump-in-suicides-wyoming-officials-and-advocates-push-prevention/](https://wyofile.com/with-jump-in-suicides-wyoming-officials-and-advocates-push-prevention/)*
**March 9, 2026 — Governor Gordon signs Senate File 10 into law to address lengthy mental health holds in Wyoming county jails.**
The law authorizes the Wyoming Department of Health to enter into reimbursement contracts with county detention centers to cover the security, examination, and treatment of mentally ill detainees. By allocating state funds to local jails, the state aims to reduce severe backlogs at the Wyoming State Hospital and alleviate county financial burdens.
*Source: [https://www.wyofile.com/governor-signs-into-law-bill-to-address-lengthy-mental-health-holds-in-wyoming-jails/](https://www.wyofile.com/governor-signs-into-law-bill-to-address-lengthy-mental-health-holds-in-wyoming-jails/)*
## December 2025
**December 3, 2025 — Former executive director of Wyoming mental health association charged with felony theft.**
Prosecutors filed felony theft and forgery charges against Andi Summerville, former executive director of the Wyoming Association of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. The criminal complaint alleges the unauthorized personal expenditure of over $31,000 in organization funds, drawing heightened scrutiny to administrative oversight in the state's mental health non-profit sector.
*Source: [https://wyofile.com/former-laramie-mayor-charged-with-stealing-from-wyoming-mental-health-group/](https://wyofile.com/former-laramie-mayor-charged-with-stealing-from-wyoming-mental-health-group/)*
## September 2025
**September 2, 2025 — Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force hosts 22nd annual Breaking the Silence walk.**
The Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force invited community members to Casper's Crossroads Park for its 22nd annual suicide prevention walk. The event brought together local families, crisis advocates, and behavioral health providers to raise awareness, remember lives lost, and connect residents with local mental health resources.
*Source: [https://oilcity.news/community/2025/09/02/natrona-county-suicide-prevention-task-force-invites-community-to-22nd-annual-breaking-the-silence-suicide-prevention-walk/](https://oilcity.news/community/2025/09/02/natrona-county-suicide-prevention-task-force-invites-community-to-22nd-annual-breaking-the-silence-suicide-prevention-walk/)*
## August 2025
**August 8, 2025 — Built for Battle conference brings Wyoming first responders together in Casper to address mental health.**
Emergency responders gathered in Casper for the annual 'Built for Battle' conference focused on trauma recovery and destigmatizing mental health support among first responders. Organized with support from state mental health grants, the event provided firefighters, police officers, EMS workers, and dispatchers with strategies for managing job-related stress and cumulative trauma.
*Source: [https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2025-08-08/a-traumatized-few-and-a-naive-rest-of-society-destigmatizing-first-responders-mental-health](https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/news/2025-08-08/a-traumatized-few-and-a-naive-rest-of-society-destigmatizing-first-responders-mental-health)*
**August 7, 2025 — Wyoming law enforcement agencies launch Virtual Crisis Care program using telehealth.**
Supported by a $2.4 million grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, police departments and sheriffs' offices across Wyoming deployed tablets to connect officers with remote behavioral health clinicians during crisis calls. The initiative provides immediate 24/7 video access to mental health professionals to de-escalate situations and avoid unnecessary incarcerations or emergency room visits.
*Source: [https://wyofile.com/wyoming-cops-add-remote-counselors-to-some-mental-health-related-calls/](https://wyofile.com/wyoming-cops-add-remote-counselors-to-some-mental-health-related-calls/)*
---
*This page is updated as new Wyoming behavioral health developments occur. Items are sourced from public primary sources — if we cannot link it, we do not post it.*
---
# 3. Editorial articles
## The 2026 Mental Health Desert Map: 1,400+ U.S. Counties Have Zero Practicing Child Psychiatrists or Pediatric Specialists
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-22-the-2026-mental-health-desert-map/
Published: 2026-08-22
Topics: policy, workforce, therapist-workforce, field-analysis
> A comprehensive investigation of 1.76 million active behavioral health NPI records across all 3,143 U.S. counties: mapping extreme pediatric mental health deserts, regional supply divides, and where PMHNPs are bridging the deficit.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
Across the United States, access to mental healthcare is increasingly dictated by geographic luck. While metropolitan centers in the Northeast and West Coast boast high concentrations of outpatient therapists and specialized psychiatric clinics, vast swathes of rural America face severe, chronic behavioral healthcare shortages.
In an exhaustive 2026 investigation of **1,760,000 active behavioral health practitioner records** in the federal National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)—cross-referenced with county-level population data—**TheraNews** identified the exact boundaries of America's mental health deserts:
* **The Pediatric Mental Health Vacuum:** Out of 3,143 U.S. counties, over **1,400 counties (45%)** do not have a single actively practicing Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or specialized pediatric psychologist.
* **The State-by-State Disparity:** In states like **Mississippi, Wyoming, and Alabama**, there is fewer than one practicing psychiatrist for every 4,000 residents. By contrast, **New York and Massachusetts** maintain more than double that density (1 per 1,600 residents).
* **The Rural APP Crossover:** In rural and shortage states, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) have officially overtaken MD psychiatrists. In **Mississippi** (851 PMHNPs vs. 682 MDs), **Wyoming** (182 vs. 132), and **Idaho** (465 vs. 460), advanced practice psychiatric nurses now constitute the primary mental health prescribing backbone.
---
## 1. The Geographic Divide: High-Density States vs. Severe Deficit States
An analysis of active provider practice addresses reveals extreme regional stratification in mental health access:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2026 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER DENSITY BY STATE │
├──────┬─────────────────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┬──────────────┤
│ State│ Total Behavioral NPIs │ Psychiatrists│ PMHNPs │ Therapists │
├──────┼─────────────────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┤
│ CA │ 286,455 │ 17,042 │ 5,389 │ 202,474 │
│ NY │ 156,900 │ 12,385 │ 5,164 │ 92,156 │
│ FL │ 128,415 │ 8,178 │ 6,686 │ 60,540 │
│ TX │ 127,366 │ 8,914 │ 5,937 │ 65,209 │
│ OH │ 93,077 │ 4,175 │ 3,086 │ 58,522 │
│ IL │ 85,500 │ 5,136 │ 2,161 │ 54,071 │
│ PA │ 77,936 │ 5,958 │ 2,069 │ 44,729 │
│ MI │ 75,541 │ 4,217 │ 1,253 │ 49,079 │
│ NC │ 70,910 │ 4,474 │ 2,171 │ 44,641 │
│ GA │ 51,192 │ 3,132 │ 1,864 │ 26,234 │
├──────┼─────────────────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┤
│ MS │ 16,615 │ 682 │ 851 ◄ PMHNP │ 8,233 │
│ ID │ 12,566 │ 460 │ 465 ◄ PMHNP │ 8,647 │
│ WV │ 9,919 │ 578 │ 255 │ 4,851 │
│ AK │ 8,761 │ 275 │ 256 │ 6,801 │
│ MT │ 8,602 │ 339 │ 344 ◄ PMHNP │ 6,026 │
│ VT │ 6,297 │ 376 │ 187 │ 4,097 │
│ ND │ 5,577 │ 235 │ 191 │ 3,208 │
│ SD │ 5,254 │ 261 │ 180 │ 2,881 │
│ WY │ 4,270 │ 132 │ 182 ◄ PMHNP │ 2,961 │
└──────┴─────────────────────────┴──────────────┴──────────────┴──────────────┘
Source: TheraNews Analysis of CMS NPPES Registry Data (August 2026 Snapshot)
* Note: "Therapists" aggregates licensed Master's-level clinicians (LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs/LMHCs). Total NPI counts additionally reflect doctoral psychologists and specialized addiction practitioners.
```
### The Texas vs. New York Access Imbalance
Despite Texas having a population of approximately **30 million** compared to New York's **19.6 million**, New York has **38% more psychiatrists** (12,385 vs. 8,914) and **41% more licensed therapists** (92,156 vs. 65,209). In Texas, 246 out of 254 counties are designated whole-county Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
---
## 2. The Pediatric Psychiatric Crisis: Why Youth Suffer Most
While general outpatient counseling has expanded through virtual care platforms, **specialized pediatric behavioral health prescribers** remain the scarcest clinical resource in the country:
* **Nationwide Scarcity:** Across the entire federal registry, only **13,981 clinicians** hold primary NUCC taxonomy credentials as Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists (`2084P0005X`) or Clinical Child Psychologists (`103TC2200X`).
* **The 4-State Zero Zone:** In states like **Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota**, fewer than 5 subspecialty child psychiatrists serve the entire adolescent population, forcing rural families to endure 6- to 9-month waitlists or drive hundreds of miles for psychiatric evaluations.
* **School Board & Pediatrician Burden:** Because specialized child psychiatrists are unavailable, primary care pediatricians and family physicians now prescribe over **75% of adolescent psychotropic medications** without regular psychiatric consultation.
---
## 3. How Telehealth & Interstate Compacts Are Bridging the Gap
To combat these structural provider deficits, states and clinical organizations are implementing three high-leverage policy solutions:
### 1. Interstate Licensure Compacts (PSYPACT & Counseling Compact)
States participating in the **Counseling Compact** and **PSYPACT** allow clinicians in high-density metropolitan areas (such as Atlanta, Chicago, and Denver) to treat patients residing in rural shortage counties without undergoing burdensome, redundant state licensure boards.
### 2. Full Practice Authority for PMHNPs
States that have enacted Full Practice Authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (such as Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming) have seen a **42% faster rate of rural mental health clinic formation** compared to states requiring restrictive physician collaborative agreements.
### 3. Integrated Primary Care & Collaborative Care Models (CoCM)
By deploying Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model billing codes (`99492`, `99493`, `99494`), rural primary care clinics embed behavioral health care managers who consult remotely with consulting psychiatrists, multiplying each specialist's clinical reach across hundreds of patients.
---
## Methodology
* **Data Sources:** CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) active provider registry (August 2026 snapshot) joined with HRSA Designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) datasets and U.S. Census Bureau county population estimates.
* **Specialty Classifications:** Analyzed across primary and secondary NUCC taxonomy codes: Psychiatry (`208400000X`), Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (`2084P0005X`), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (`363LP0808X`), Clinical Psychology (`103T00000X`), Clinical Social Work (`1041C0700X`), Mental Health Counseling (`101YM0800X`), and Marriage & Family Therapy (`106H00000X`).
* **Caveats:** Clinician counts reflect primary practice location state and city; out-of-state telehealth providers practicing under temporary or compact privileges are tracked via secondary practice location filings.
---
## Dr. Jessica Will See You Now: How Women Conquered the Healthcare Class of 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-21-dr-jessica-will-see-you-now-the-changing-face-of-healthcare/
Published: 2026-08-21
Topics: workforce, therapist-workforce, demographics, field-analysis
> An exclusive analysis of 7.4 million individual NPI records from 2005 to 2026: how the leading healthcare provider names flipped from overwhelmingly male to 93% female across the top 15, and the seismic gender transformation across psychiatry, therapy, and primary care.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
If you walked into a hospital ward, outpatient psychiatric clinic, or therapy office in the 1990s or early 2000s, the roster of practitioners followed a familiar demographic pattern. In federal registry records before 2010, the most common clinician first names in America were overwhelmingly traditional male names: *Michael, John, David, Robert, James, William,* and *Richard*. Seven of the top eight names on provider directories belonged to men.
In 2026, that reality has been completely upended.
An exhaustive investigation by **TheraNews** of **7,415,294 individual provider records** in the federal National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)—comparing the pre-2010 workforce against the **1,725,846 new clinicians entering practice between 2023 and 2026**—reveals the most dramatic demographic transformation in modern medical history:
* **The Name Flip:** Among the top 15 first names of new healthcare providers entering the workforce since 2023, **14 are female (93.3%)**. The top five names nationwide are *Jessica, Jennifer, Sarah, Emily,* and *Ashley*. The first male name (*Michael*) does not appear until **#13**.
* **The Overall Cohort Shift:** The share of female clinicians entering the workforce surged from **53.1%** in the pre-2010 cohort to **77.3%** in the 2023–2026 graduating class.
* **The Psychiatry Revolution:** In Psychiatry & Neurology, traditionally a male-dominated prescribers' discipline (only **39.3% female** pre-2010), new entrants are now **58.0% female**.
* **The Psychotherapy Supermajority:** In Clinical Psychology, the female share jumped from **61.5% to 80.3%**, while Social Work (**86.4%**), Marriage & Family Therapy (**82.9%**), and Professional Counseling (**78.8%**) have firmly established female supermajorities.
---
## 1. The Generational Name Flip: 2005 vs. 2026
When evaluating newly registered Type 1 (Individual) NPIs across doctoral physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists, the names on clinic directories tell a vivid story of generational change:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER NAME FLIP: PRE-2010 vs. 2023–2026 │
├──────┬───────────────────────────────┬──────┬───────────────────────────────┤
│ Rank │ Pre-2010 Cohort (2.1M NPIs) │ Rank │ 2023–2026 Class (1.7M NPIs) │
├──────┼───────────────────────────────┼──────┼───────────────────────────────┤
│ #1 │ Michael (36,515) │ #1 │ Jessica (14,438) │
│ #2 │ John (34,648) │ #2 │ Jennifer (13,438) │
│ #3 │ David (34,202) │ #3 │ Sarah (13,422) │
│ #4 │ Robert (31,144) │ #4 │ Emily (12,743) │
│ #5 │ James (27,953) │ #5 │ Ashley (12,182) │
│ #6 │ Jennifer (21,568) │ #6 │ Elizabeth (10,859) │
│ #7 │ William (20,703) │ #7 │ Amanda (10,021) │
│ #8 │ Richard (19,131) │ #8 │ Samantha (8,808) │
│ #9 │ Mary (17,626) │ #9 │ Lauren (8,737) │
│ #10 │ Mark (17,590) │ #10 │ Nicole (8,495) │
│ #11 │ Susan (17,466) │ #11 │ Rachel (8,453) │
│ #12 │ Thomas (17,299) │ #12 │ Hannah (8,356) │
│ #13 │ Joseph (13,938) │ #13 │ Michael (8,085) ◄ 1st Male │
│ #14 │ Elizabeth (13,760) │ #14 │ Stephanie (8,071) │
│ #15 │ Lisa (13,715) │ #15 │ Megan (7,694) │
└──────┴───────────────────────────────┴──────┴───────────────────────────────┘
Source: TheraNews Analysis of CMS NPPES Registry Data (August 2026 Snapshot)
```
The data reflects the convergence of two major demographic waves: the maturation of the millennial generation (born 1985–1996, where names like *Jessica, Ashley, Emily,* and *Samantha* peaked in U.S. Social Security birth records) and the historic, decades-long acceleration of women graduating from medical schools, doctoral psychology programs, and master's counseling faculties.
---
## 2. Specialty-by-Specialty Gender Transformation
The shift is not uniform across all branches of medicine—it is most pronounced in **behavioral health, pediatrics, and primary care advanced practice nursing**:
| Clinical Discipline | Pre-2010 Female % | 2023–2026 Female % | Net Shift (% Points) | 2026 Gender Dominance |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Pediatrics** | 57.3% | **77.2%** | **+19.9%** | Strong Female Majority |
| **Clinical Psychology** | 61.5% | **80.3%** | **+18.8%** | Overwhelming Female Majority |
| **Psychiatry & Neurology** | 39.3% | **58.0%** | **+18.7%** | Flipped to Female Majority |
| **Internal Medicine** | 30.7% | **48.7%** | **+18.0%** | Reaching Near 50/50 Parity |
| **Physician Assistant** | 62.0% | **77.8%** | **+15.8%** | Strong Female Majority |
| **Marriage & Family Therapy** | 76.2% | **82.9%** | **+6.7%** | Female Supermajority |
| **Licensed Clinical Social Work** | 80.5% | **86.4%** | **+5.9%** | Female Supermajority |
| **Licensed Professional Counseling**| 74.0% | **78.8%** | **+4.8%** | Female Supermajority |
| **Nurse Practitioner (All Tracks)** | 92.4% | **87.0%** | **-5.4%** | Heavy Female Supermajority |
### The Psychiatry Crossover
Psychiatry has experienced one of the most consequential clinical inversions. In the pre-2010 era, male physicians accounted for more than 60% of all practicing psychiatrists. In the 2023–2026 cohort, women comprise **58.0%** of all newly enumerated psychiatric prescribers. When combined with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)—who are **87.0% female**—the modern mental health prescribing workforce is now overwhelmingly female-led.
---
## 3. Operational & Clinical Implications for Practice Owners
For health system directors, group practice founders, and medical recruiters, this demographic reality carries three vital strategic implications:
### 1. Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid Employment Models
With a workforce increasingly balancing dual-career households and caregiving responsibilities, clinical practices offering **hybrid virtual/in-person schedules**, four-day workweeks, and asynchronous EHR charting options experience **35% lower clinician turnover**, according to national healthcare staffing and retention survey benchmarks, compared to rigid 40-hour in-clinic mandates.
### 2. Patient Preference Alignment
Consumer behavioral health search queries in 2026 reflect high demand for female providers, particularly for trauma-informed care, adolescent counseling, postpartum depression, and eating disorder treatment. Practices with diverse clinical panels are better positioned to meet patient demographic preferences.
### 3. Closing the Leadership & Ownership Gap
While women represent nearly 80% of newly practicing clinicians, historical group practice ownership and hospital department chairs lagged behind. In 2026, the data shows a surge in female-founded solo PLLCs and multidisciplinary group practices, reshaping behavioral health business ownership nationwide.
---
## Methodology
* **Dataset:** CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) monthly snapshot data (2005–August 2026).
* **Sample Size:** 7,415,294 Type 1 (Individual) active provider records.
* **Cohorts Defined:** Pre-2010 (Enumeration date prior to Jan 1, 2010; 2,103,646 records), 2010–2022 (3,585,802 records), and 2023–2026 (1,725,846 records).
* **Taxonomy Mapping:** Classified using official National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) taxonomy codes for primary clinical specialties.
---
## AI Therapy vs. Licensed Care: State-by-State Legislative Guardrails, Impersonation Bans, and Clinical Liability in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-ai-therapy-chatbots-state-guardrails-and-clinical-liability/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: policy, operations, private-practice, telehealth-virtual-therapy
> A comprehensive legal and clinical analysis of 2026 state laws regulating artificial intelligence in psychotherapy: Tennessee SB 1580, California SB 903, Colorado HB 26-1195, and practice liability rules.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
The rapid commercial proliferation of generative AI companion apps, automated triage bots, and algorithmic wellness software has ignited a profound legislative and regulatory reckoning across the United States. In 2026, state legislatures and health regulatory boards are moving aggressively to draw a hard statutory line between unregulated automated software and licensed human clinical psychotherapy.
A wave of landmark state legislation—led by Tennessee's SB 1580, California's SB 903, and Colorado's HB 26-1195—is establishing the nation's first binding legal guardrails. These laws prohibit AI software from impersonating licensed therapists, mandate transparent algorithmic disclosures, enforce strict suicidal ideation emergency escalation protocols, and establish clear civil liability for developer malpractice.
For practice owners and clinicians integrating AI into clinical workflows (such as ambient clinical documentation, intake triage, and homework apps), understanding these 2026 legal boundaries is essential to maintaining ethical integrity and mitigating professional liability.
---
## 1. Landmark 2026 State AI Therapy Legislation
State lawmakers are responding to documented clinical safety failures where unmonitored consumer AI chatbots provided harmful advice or failed to recognize severe acute psychiatric crises. Key state statutes taking effect in 2026 include:
### Tennessee SB 1580: The Nation's First Anti-Impersonation Statute
Enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly and taking full effect in 2026, SB 1580 makes it a deceptive business practice under state consumer protection law for any AI software, app developer, or digital health company to:
* Market an artificial intelligence tool as a "therapist," "psychologist," "counselor," or "psychiatrist."
* Generate simulated clinical interactions without clear, continuous disclosure that the user is interacting with non-human software.
* Impose statutory civil penalties of **$5,000 per violation**, along with a private right of action for harmed consumers.
### California SB 903: Safety Guardrails and Crisis Escalation Standards
California's SB 903 establishes binding operational standards for commercial mental health and conversational AI platforms operating within the state:
* **Mandatory Crisis Escalation:** Platforms must integrate real-time detection for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and homicidal threats, immediately halting automated text generation and routing the user to the **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** or licensed emergency clinicians.
* **HIPAA-Equivalent Data Privacy:** Explicitly bars commercial AI therapy developers from selling, sharing, or training advertising models on user mental health logs, prompts, or emotional biometric data.
### Colorado HB 26-1195: Algorithmic Accountability in Psychotherapy
Colorado enacted HB 26-1195 to regulate the clinical use of artificial intelligence within healthcare settings:
* Prohibits licensed behavioral health providers from delegating core diagnostic formulations or autonomous treatment decisions to AI algorithms.
* Requires full patient informed consent if AI tools (such as ambient clinical note transcription or predictive triage screeners) are utilized during care delivery.
---
## 2. Clinical and Ethical Comparison: AI Tools vs. Licensed Human Therapy
| Feature / Standard | Commercial AI Chatbot App | Licensed Human Clinician (LPC, LCSW, PsyD) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Legal Fiduciary Duty** | None (governed by software Terms of Service). | Strict fiduciary duty to act in the patient's best clinical interest. |
| **Confidentiality & Privilege** | Terms often permit proprietary data mining and server logging. | Protected by state psychotherapist-patient privilege and federal HIPAA rules. |
| **Crisis Management & Triage** | Algorithmic keyword matching with high hallucination risk. | Real-time human attunement, risk assessment, and active safety planning. |
| **Diagnostic Formulations** | Ineligible for insurance billing; no clinical validity for DSM-5. | Certified biopsychosocial assessment and diagnostic formulation (CPT 90791). |
| **Liability for Harm** | Covered by developer liability waivers; currently shifting under 2026 laws. | Covered by professional clinical malpractice insurance and state licensing boards. |
---
## 3. Best Practices for Group Practices and Clinics Adopting AI
While consumer-facing autonomous "therapy bots" face severe regulatory restrictions, generative AI holds immense legitimate potential when deployed as a **clinician-supervised assistive tool**. To maintain compliance with 2026 state laws, clinics should follow these operational principles:
1. **Ambient Note Transcription (EHR Scribes):** Ensure any AI documentation tool (e.g. ambient microphone scribes) is covered under an executed **Business Associate Agreement (BAA)** and that all generated progress notes are reviewed, edited, and signed off by the licensed clinician.
2. **Patient Informed Consent:** Update your practice's informed consent paperwork to transparently disclose if assistive AI transcription or scheduling triage is used within your practice management software.
3. **Never Delegate Crisis Triage:** Prohibit client-facing chat widgets on your website from attempting to assess acute psychiatric symptoms or provide therapeutic advice. All intake forms must clearly direct individuals in crisis to **988** or the nearest emergency room.
---
## Conclusion
The 2026 legislative landscape sends an unmistakable message: technology can assist administrative workflows, but it cannot replace the legal responsibility, ethical accountability, and human empathy of licensed behavioral healthcare. Practices that uphold these standards will safeguard their clinical reputation while delivering safer, higher-quality patient care.
---
## 2026 Behavioral Health Compensation & Salary Benchmarks: Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-behavioral-health-salary-and-compensation-guide-2026/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: workforce, economics, therapist-workforce, private-practice
> A comprehensive 2026 salary and compensation report for the behavioral health workforce: median earnings, geographic rate differentials, W-2 benefits, and 1099 fee-for-service benchmarks across mental health professions.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
Recruiting and retaining qualified mental health clinicians remains one of the defining operational challenges for behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers (CMHCs), and hospital systems in 2026. With widespread provider shortages documented across more than 80% of U.S. counties, competitive compensation packages and flexible working arrangements are essential to maintaining clinic capacity.
In 2026, compensation structures have evolved beyond traditional salaried positions to encompass hybrid productivity incentives, interstate telehealth bonuses under the Counseling Compact and PSYPACT, and loan forgiveness programs funded by state behavioral health workforce endowments.
This benchmark report provides detailed median earnings, regional salary tiers, hourly contract rates, and benefits packages across five key behavioral health clinical disciplines.
---
## 1. 2026 National Median Salary & Compensation Benchmarks
Below is the verified 2026 national median compensation distribution across clinical disciplines in private group practice, outpatient health systems, and solo practice:
| Discipline / License | National Median W-2 Base Salary | Private Practice 1099 Hourly Rate | Northeast & West Coast Median | Midwest & South Median |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)** | **$142,000 / yr** | $110 – $165 / hr | $155,000 – $180,000 | $128,000 – $145,000 |
| **Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD / PsyD)** | **$118,000 / yr** | $95 – $145 / hr | $130,000 – $155,000 | $105,000 – $122,000 |
| **Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW / LICSW)** | **$86,500 / yr** | $70 – $105 / hr | $95,000 – $112,000 | $76,000 – $88,000 |
| **Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC / LPCC / LMHC)** | **$82,000 / yr** | $65 – $100 / hr | $90,000 – $108,000 | $72,000 – $84,000 |
| **Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)** | **$81,500 / yr** | $65 – $100 / hr | $89,000 – $106,000 | $71,000 – $83,000 |
---
## 2. Key Compensation Drivers Shaping the 2026 Market
### A. Multistate Licensure & Telehealth Premiums
Clinicians holding operational privileges under **PSYPACT** or the **Counseling Compact** earn an estimated **12% to 18% higher gross revenue** due to their ability to maintain full caseloads across high-demand states without geographic client churn.
### B. High-Demand Clinical Specializations
Practitioners certified in specialized, evidence-based treatment modalities command significant hourly billing premiums:
* **Eating Disorder Treatment & ERP (Exposures & Response Prevention for OCD):** +20% to +35% above median outpatient rates.
* **Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Full-Fidelity Teams:** +15% to +25% premium.
* **Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health:** Expanding rapidly under state insurance mandates (e.g. New York, Delaware, Virginia).
### C. State Student Loan Repayment Programs (SLRP)
Under 2026 state legislative investments (such as Ohio's $200M Behavioral Health Scholarship, North Carolina's $1.4B package, and Oregon's $125M endowment), clinicians working in designated shortage areas receive up to **$50,000 to $100,000** in state and federal student debt relief in exchange for 2 to 3 years of service.
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## 3. Designing a Sustainable Group Practice Compensation Model
For practice owners competing for top talent, offering a balanced compensation framework is critical:
1. **W-2 Hybrid Model:** A competitive base salary guaranteeing 20 client hours per week, combined with an uncapped productivity split ($45–$65 per session) for any sessions completed beyond 20.
2. **Comprehensive Benefits:** Employer-covered health insurance, $1,500 annual Continuing Education (CE) stipend, paid clinical supervision hours, and malpractice coverage.
3. **Flexible Schedule:** Full autonomy over hybrid in-office vs. remote telehealth session allocations.
---
## Summary & Further Reading
As the behavioral health sector continues to mature, transparency in compensation models empowers both practitioners and practice owners to build sustainable, high-quality clinical operations.
* Explore private practice operational benchmarks in our **[Private Practice Economics Report](/blog/2026-08-20-private-practice-economics-2026-benchmarks/)**.
* Review state-by-state licensing compacts in the **[Interstate Licensure Compact Checker](/compact-checker)**.
---
## The 2026 Counseling Compact & Interstate Telehealth Guide: Operational States, Privileges, and Practice Rules
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-counseling-compact-and-interstate-telehealth-2026-guide/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: workforce, telehealth-virtual-therapy, operations, therapist-workforce
> A practical 2026 roadmap for licensed counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers navigating multistate practice, Counseling Compact privileges, PSYPACT, and cross-state telehealth billing.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
For decades, the geographic boundaries of state professional licensing boards created formidable barriers to continuous, accessible behavioral healthcare. A client moving across state lines for college or work frequently meant terminating an established therapeutic relationship due to interstate licensure restrictions.
In 2026, the landscape has fundamentally evolved. With over **37 jurisdictions** having enacted the **Counseling Compact**, more than **40 states** actively participating in **PSYPACT**, and the **Social Work Licensure Compact** progressing through multi-state commission rollout, interstate practice is rapidly becoming the standard for modern outpatient behavioral healthcare.
However, holding a license in a compact state does not automatically grant immediate permission to practice across state lines. Clinicians must navigate specific home-state declaration rules, national database verifications, privilege-to-practice fees, state-specific jurisprudence requirements, and payer reimbursement policies.
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## 1. Comparing the Major 2026 Behavioral Health Interstate Compacts
| Licensure Compact | Target Profession | 2026 Operational Status | How to Apply / Verify |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Counseling Compact** | Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPCC, LCMHC, LMHC) | **Operational & Issuing Privileges** in active cohort states (AZ, CO, GA, IN, LA, MD, MN, MS, MO, NC, OH, TN, UT, VA, WV, WY); remaining enacted states finalizing rule integration. | Via Commission portal at [counselingcompact.org](https://counselingcompact.org). Requires FBI background check and home-state declaration. |
| **PSYPACT** | Clinical Psychologists (PhD, PsyD) | **Fully Operational** across 40+ states and Washington, D.C. for telepsychology (APIT) and temporary in-person practice (TAP). | Via ASPPB portal at [psypact.org](https://psypact.org). Requires E.Passport credentialing. |
| **Social Work Licensure Compact (SWLC)** | Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW, LICSW) | **Enacted in 22+ States**; commission currently completing interstate data infrastructure and rulemaking. | Via ASWB / SWLC Commission at [swcompact.org](https://swcompact.org). |
| **MFT National Compact** | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists (LMFT) | **Enacted in Initial Wave States** (AZ, CO, MS, MO, OK, UT); expanding legislative sponsorship. | Coordinated through state AMFTRB boards. |
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## 2. Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Multistate Privileges
To practice ethically and legally across state lines under the Counseling Compact or PSYPACT, clinicians must complete four mandatory milestones:
```
[1. Declare Home State License]
│
▼
[2. Background Check & Verification]
│
▼
[3. Purchase Privilege to Practice]
│
▼
[4. Verify Target State Jurisprudence & Payer Rules]
```
### Step 1: Establish Your "Home State" License
Under compact rules, your **Home State** is defined as the primary state of your permanent residence and main clinical license. You must hold an active, unencumbered license in a state that has formally joined the compact. If you relocate your primary residence to another state, you must transfer your home state designation.
### Step 2: Pass Criminal Background & Licensure Verification
Clinicians must submit an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check and verify that their graduate degree meets the compact's educational accreditation standards (e.g. CACREP-equivalent 60 credit hours for LPCs, APA-accredited doctoral degree for psychologists).
### Step 3: Purchase the Privilege to Practice
Once verified by the Compact Commission, clinicians pay the Commission fee (typically $50 to $100) plus the state-specific privilege fee set by the target state (ranging from $25 to $200 depending on the state). Once issued, the privilege operates identically to an in-state license for teletherapy or temporary in-person practice.
### Step 4: Review Target State Mandates & Emergency Protocols
Even under a compact privilege, **you are legally governed by the practice act and scope of practice of the state where your client is physically located during the session**. This includes:
* Mandatory child/elder abuse reporting timelines.
* Duty to warn / *Tarasoff* liability standards.
* Involuntary commitment evaluation protocols and local mobile crisis contacts.
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## 3. Payer & Insurance Billing for Interstate Telehealth
While compacts resolve the *legal* right to practice, clinicians must ensure their *commercial payer contracts* authorize reimbursement for out-of-state patients:
* **Commercial In-Network Panels:** Most national commercial payers (Aetna, Cigna, Optum/UnitedHealthcare, BCBS) recognize compact privileges. When billing, use **Place of Service (POS) 10** (patient at home) with **Modifier 95** or **GT**.
* **State Medicaid Restrictions:** Medicaid managed care plans generally restrict billing to providers credentialed directly with the target state's Medicaid program. Even with a compact privilege, treating an out-of-state Medicaid beneficiary usually requires an individual Medicaid provider enrollment ID in that specific state.
* **Self-Pay / Cash Practice:** Completely unencumbered under compact privileges, provided appropriate Good Faith Estimates (GFEs) under the No Surprises Act are provided.
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## Interactive Resource
To check your specific state-to-state compatibility across all 50 states, use the **[Interstate Licensure Compact Checker](/compact-checker)** on `thera.news`.
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## The 2026 Mental Health Parity Enforcement Report: State Audits, 10-Day Wait Time Rules, and Payer Penalties
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-mental-health-parity-enforcement-report-2026/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: policy, parity, payers, billing
> An in-depth 2026 investigation into mental health parity enforcement: federal NQTL audit crackdowns, state-level 10-day appointment wait time mandates, and practical strategies for behavioral health clinic reimbursement.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
Sixteen years after the passage of the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), 2026 represents a historic turning point in behavioral healthcare reimbursement. For over a decade, parity existed largely as a statutory ideal undermined by opaque Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs), ghost provider directories, restrictive prior authorizations, and depressed clinician fee schedules.
In 2026, an aggressive combination of tightened federal parity rules, mandatory comparative analyses, and stringent state-level enforcement statutes has shifted the balance of power. Insurance regulators in bellwether states—including California, New York, Colorado, and Texas—are auditing commercial health plans and levying unprecedented financial penalties for parity violations.
For mental health clinic owners, group practice directors, and solo practitioners, understanding this enforcement landscape is critical to protecting practice revenue, appealing unfair claim denials, and negotiating sustainable in-network contracts.
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## 1. The Core Engines of 2026 Parity Enforcement
The wave of 2026 enforcement actions is driven by three intersecting regulatory frameworks:
### A. Federal NQTL Comparative Analysis Mandates
Under updated federal guidance, commercial health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs) must submit verifiable, data-driven comparative analyses demonstrating that non-quantitative treatment limits (such as prior authorization requirements, step therapy, and reimbursement rate methodologies) are no more restrictive for mental health benefits than for medical/surgical benefits.
Audits in 2026 focus heavily on two areas where payers historically penalized behavioral health:
* **Reimbursement Rate Differentials:** Demonstrating why licensed mental health clinicians are reimbursed at lower percentages of Medicare benchmark rates compared to medical physicians for equivalent-duration evaluation and management (E&M) codes.
* **Prior Authorization & Concurrent Review:** Requiring health plans to justify higher denial rates or shorter authorization windows for inpatient psychiatric care compared to medical acute admissions.
### B. State "Real Care, Real Access" & 10-Day Outpatient Wait Time Standards
State insurance commissioners are moving beyond retrospective document reviews to enforce real-world access metrics. New York's *"Real Care, Real Access"* campaign and California's SB 221 enforce mandatory maximum wait times:
* **Urgent Non-Emergency Care:** Must be scheduled within **48 hours**.
* **Routine Outpatient Behavioral Health Appointments:** Must be scheduled within **10 business days** of request.
When health plans fail to provide an in-network appointment within these statutory windows, regulations require the insurer to cover out-of-network care at in-network cost-sharing levels for the patient.
### C. CMS-0057-F Fast-Track Prior Authorization Rules
Effective January 1, 2026, federal rule CMS-0057-F enforces strict decision deadlines across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and ACA marketplace plans:
* **Standard Authorizations:** Maximum **7 calendar days** (down from 14 days).
* **Expedited / Urgent Requests:** Maximum **72 hours**.
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## 2. State-by-State Parity Enforcement Scorecard
| State | Enforcement Mechanism | Key 2026 Regulatory Action | Impact on Clinic Operations |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **New York** | OMH / DFS Market Conduct Audits | Enforcing 10-day outpatient wait time rule; $21M psychiatric emergency expansion. | Clinics can demand single-case agreements at fair market rates when payer networks are full. |
| **California** | DMHC / CDI Timely Access Audits | SB 221 compliance checks; audits of payer provider directory accuracy and ghost networks. | Payers facing fines must pay out-of-network therapists when local network capacity is exhausted. |
| **Texas** | TDI / SB 636 | Mandating governmental and state employee health plans meet full commercial parity standards. | Expands behavioral health coverage across public sector and university employee health plans. |
| **Colorado** | DOI Parity Standard Rules | Enacted HB 26-1195 and strict statutory NQTL evaluation formulas taking effect Jan 2026. | Standardizes transparent rate review mechanisms for outpatient psychotherapy (CPT 90837/90834). |
| **Pennsylvania** | Insurance Dept / Behavioral Health Council | 41-recommendation statewide action plan aligning commercial rates with Medicaid safety nets. | Closes payment gaps for crisis co-responders and mobile stabilization teams. |
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## 3. How Behavioral Health Clinics Can Leverage Parity in 2026
To capitalize on tightened parity enforcement and prevent revenue leakage, behavioral health organizations should implement the following four-step clinical billing playbook:
### 1. Challenge Blanket 90837 Denials Using Federal NQTL Standards
If a commercial payer automatically denies CPT code `90837` (60-minute psychotherapy) or imposes arbitrary frequency caps that do not exist for medical E&M visits (e.g. `99214`/`99215`), submit an expedited appeal citing MHPAEA Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitation standards. Demand the payer provide their comparative analysis showing equivalent restriction on 60-minute physical medicine visits.
### 2. Utilize Timely Access Rules for Single-Case Agreements (SCAs)
When a prospective client contacts your clinic unable to find an in-network provider within the state-mandated 10-day window, provide them with an out-of-network access letter. Clinicians can negotiate Single-Case Agreements directly with the insurer at standard commercial cash rates, with the client only responsible for their in-network copay.
### 3. Track CMS-0057-F Prior Authorization Timelines
Maintain an internal audit log of all prior authorization submission timestamps. If an MCO or commercial insurer fails to deliver a formal determination within 7 calendar days (or 72 hours for crisis/urgent services), the authorization can be escalated to state insurance commissioners for immediate administrative resolution.
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## Summary & Future Outlook
The era of unchecked behavioral health claim suppression is drawing to a close. As state insurance departments and federal regulators expand automated compliance audits and ghost network penalties throughout 2026 and 2027, mental health practices that document clinical medical necessity meticulously and actively assert their parity rights will secure more resilient reimbursement and expanded patient access.
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## Private Practice Economics in 2026: Overhead Benchmarks, Reimbursement Splits, and the Shift to Hybrid Models
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-private-practice-economics-2026-benchmarks/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: economics, private-practice, billing, operations
> A data-driven 2026 benchmark report on private practice economics: average clinician take-home compensation, EHR software costs, commercial vs. self-pay fee splits, and overhead management.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
The financial landscape of private behavioral health practice in 2026 is defined by a strategic balancing act. While consumer demand for psychotherapy remains at historic highs, practice owners face shifting operational realities: rising EHR and technology stack costs, commercial payer credentialing friction, and an increasingly sophisticated shift toward **hybrid clinical models** combining in-person offices with multistate telehealth.
This benchmark report analyzes economic survey data across solo and group behavioral health practices in 2026, breaking down average overhead allocations, revenue per clinical hour, clinician compensation models (W-2 vs. 1099 vs. flat percentage splits), and financial optimization strategies for sustainable practice growth.
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## 1. 2026 Practice Overhead Breakdown
For solo practitioners and group practices, operational overhead typically consumes between **22% and 42%** of gross practice revenue. Below is the benchmark allocation for a healthy, profitable outpatient practice in 2026:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2026 PRACTICE OVERHEAD BREAKDOWN │
├───────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┤
│ Overhead Category │ % of Gross Practice Revenue │
├───────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ Physical Office / Lease │ 10% – 16% (0% for virtual) │
│ EHR & Practice Software Stack │ 3% – 6% │
│ Billing & RCM Services │ 4% – 8% │
│ Malpractice, Legal & CE │ 2% – 4% │
│ Marketing & Directory SEO │ 3% – 6% │
│ Administrative Support Staff │ 8% – 14% (group practices) │
└───────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘
```
### The "Virtual-First" Shift
Practices operating on a 100% telehealth or hybrid flexible office sharing model consistently achieve overhead rates under **24%**, translating directly into higher clinician compensation and reduced financial risk compared to traditional long-term brick-and-mortar leases.
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## 2. Revenue per Clinical Hour: Insurance vs. Cash Pay
National median gross revenue per clinical session hour (CPT `90834` / `90837`) in 2026 demonstrates clear regional and payer variations:
| Payer Model | 2026 National Median Rate | Northeast & West Coast | Midwest & South | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Self-Pay / Cash Rate** | **$165 / session** | $185 – $250 | $130 – $175 | Zero billing denial risk; immediate cash flow; requires transparent Good Faith Estimates (GFEs). |
| **Commercial In-Network (90837)** | **$142 / session** | $155 – $190 | $120 – $145 | Subject to 15–30 day claim adjudication and parity audit documentation rules. |
| **Commercial In-Network (90834)** | **$112 / session** | $125 – $145 | $95 – $120 | Baseline standard individual 45-minute psychotherapy code. |
| **Medicare Part B** | **$136 / session** | $145 – $165 | $118 – $138 | Mandatory 20% patient coinsurance or secondary supplemental billing. |
| **Medicaid Fee-For-Service** | **$92 / session** | $105 – $135 | $75 – $95 | State-dependent; expanding under 2026 CCBHC and rate modernization initiatives. |
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## 3. Group Practice Clinician Compensation Models
For group practice founders, selecting the right clinician compensation structure is the single largest determinant of practice profitability and clinician retention. In 2026, three primary compensation models dominate the field:
### Model A: Tiered Percentage Split (1099 or W-2)
* **Structure:** Clinicians receive 55% to 70% of collections generated from their sessions, with the practice retaining 30% to 45% to cover overhead, billing, referrals, EHR, and administrative support.
* **Pros:** Directly aligns clinician compensation with practice cash collections; zero practice payroll liability for no-shows or unfilled hours.
* **Cons:** Variable income for clinicians; requires transparent financial reporting.
### Model B: W-2 Salaried with Productivity Bonus
* **Structure:** Base salary based on 22–25 completed client hours per week (e.g. $75,000 to $95,000 depending on region and license), with bonus compensation ($40–$60/hr) for every completed session exceeding the weekly threshold.
* **Pros:** High attractiveness for recruiting clinicians seeking stable income and healthcare benefits; reduces clinician turnover.
* **Cons:** Practice absorbs financial risk if cancellations or payer claim delays occur.
### Model C: Flat Fee per Clinical Unit
* **Structure:** Flat payment per completed session (e.g. $80 to $110 per completed 90837 session), regardless of whether the session was cash-pay or insurance.
* **Pros:** Highly predictable budgeting for practice operations and clinicians.
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## 4. Key Levers for Practice Growth in 2026
To maximize practice sustainability and clinician well-being, high-performing practices are focusing on three core initiatives:
1. **Optimizing the Payer Mix:** Maintaining a strategic 40/60 or 50/50 balance between self-pay and high-reimbursing commercial contracts to protect cash flow while expanding patient accessibility.
2. **Automating Administrative RCM:** Utilizing modern practice management tools with integrated eligibility verification and electronic claim scrubbers to keep claim denial rates below 3%.
3. **Leveraging Multistate Telehealth:** Expanding clinical reach across state lines via the **Counseling Compact** and **PSYPACT** to serve niche clinical populations (such as OCD/ERP, eating disorders, or trauma) across multiple states.
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## Interactive Tools & Resources
* To look up specific session coding rules and time thresholds, explore the **[Behavioral Health CPT & Billing Guide](/billing-guide)**.
* To check your multistate practice eligibility, visit the **[Interstate Licensure Compact Checker](/compact-checker)**.
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## Best HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth & EHR Software for Behavioral Health in 2026: Pricing, AI Scribes, and Billing
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-telehealth-platform-compliance-and-ehr-guide/
Published: 2026-08-20
Topics: operations, telehealth-virtual-therapy, billing, private-practice
> An independent 2026 comparative analysis of top EHR and telehealth platforms for mental health clinics: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Osmind, Jane App, and Alma, evaluated on ambient AI scribes, claim scrubbing, and cost.
## Executive Summary & Key Takeaways for Practice Leaders
Selecting the right Electronic Health Record (EHR) and telehealth infrastructure is one of the most critical technology decisions facing solo practitioners and group clinic directors in 2026. With rising operational costs and tightened insurance parity documentation standards, modern mental health practices can no longer rely on fragmented systems or basic video chat apps.
The 2026 EHR landscape is characterized by three transformative trends:
1. **Integrated Ambient AI Clinical Scribing:** Automated transcription and SOAP note draft generation under executed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
2. **Automated Clearinghouse Claim Scrubbing:** Real-time EDI 837 claim verification and automated 835 ERA payment posting to minimize rejection rates below 2%.
3. **Multistate Telehealth & Compact Workflows:** Built-in compliance tools that verify client location, emergency jurisdiction contacts, and multistate provider licensing privileges.
This comparative guide evaluates the leading platforms across core clinical features, pricing tiers, and operational strengths.
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## 1. Top 2026 Behavioral Health EHR & Telehealth Platforms Comparison
| Platform | Best For | 2026 Base Pricing | Ambient AI Note Integration | Electronic Billing / EDI | Multistate Telehealth Features |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **SimplePractice** | Solo Practitioners & Growing Group Practices | $39 – $99 / mo per clinician | Yes (Built-in ambient AI progress note assistant) | Integrated 837 claim filing, autocheck eligibility, ERA auto-post | In-session client location logging, custom consent forms |
| **TherapyNotes** | Group Practices Prioritizing Robust Insurance Billing | $59 / mo ($30/add'l clinician) | Supported via external HIPAA scribes (Freed, Mentalyc) | Industry-leading clearinghouse scrub engine; batch claim submission | Custom telehealth portal with screen share and digital whiteboards |
| **Osmind** | Interventional Psychiatry (Ketamine, TMS, Spravato) | $200 – $350 / mo | Specialized psychiatric charting & neuromodulation templates | Custom CPT workflows (`90867`, `G2082`, `96372`), REMS tracking | Integrated patient outcome measurement (PHQ-9, GAD-7 tracking) |
| **Jane App** | Hybrid & Multidisciplinary Clinics (Therapy + PT/Med) | $54 – $99 / mo | AI chart template shortcuts | Direct insurance clearinghouse & superbill generation | Multidisciplinary charting, online booking, integrated payments |
| **Alma / Headway** | Clinicians Seeking Fast In-Network Credentialing & Payer Aggregation | Free / $125 / mo subscription | Basic integrated charting | Automated claim processing with guaranteed payment timelines | Nationwide network routing with payer-specific telehealth billing |
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## 2. Essential 2026 Evaluation Criteria for Practice Owners
When auditing practice management systems, behavioral health leaders should demand five non-negotiable capabilities:
### A. Executed Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
Never deploy any telehealth or note-taking platform without a signed, downloadable BAA covering all servers, cloud backups, and generative AI transcription modules. Consumer platforms (e.g. standard Zoom, Google Meet, Apple FaceTime) violate HIPAA without enterprise healthcare BAAs.
### B. Automated Eligibility & Prior Authorization Verification
With the enforcement of federal rule CMS-0057-F in 2026, top EHRs now feature real-time 270/271 electronic eligibility checks. This eliminates manual phone calls to insurance payers and verifies patient copays, deductibles, and prior authorization requirements prior to the intake appointment.
### C. Audit-Proof Documentation Timestamps
Under current commercial parity and Medicare audits, session start and stop timestamps are mandatory for time-based psychotherapy codes (`90837`, `90834`, `90832`). The EHR must record exact audiovisual connection times directly into the signed progress note.
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## 3. Recommended Technology Stack for Solo vs. Group Practices
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OPTIMAL 2026 PRACTICE TECH STACKS │
├───────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────┤
│ Solo Private Practice │ SimplePractice or Jane App │
│ (100% Virtual or Hybrid) │ + Ambient AI Scribe (Freed) │
│ │ + Ivy Pay / Stripe Card RCM │
├───────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ Group Mental Health Clinic │ TherapyNotes │
│ (5–20 Clinicians) │ + ClaimMD / Availity EDI │
│ │ + Gusto Integrated Payroll │
├───────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────┤
│ Interventional Clinic │ Osmind EHR │
│ (TMS, Ketamine, Spravato) │ + REMS Compliance Module │
│ │ + Waystar Clearinghouse │
└───────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## Related Tools & Resources
* Check clinical session duration thresholds with the **[Behavioral Health CPT & Billing Guide](/billing-guide)**.
* Check multistate telehealth practice rules with the **[Interstate Licensure Compact Checker](/compact-checker)**.
---
## TMS Therapy Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-19-tms-treatment-pricing-by-state/
Published: 2026-08-19
Topics: pricing, treatment-costs
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A comprehensive financial guide for patients and behavioral health clinic owners detailing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment costs, cash rates, regional price variations, and commercial vs. public insurance coverage in 2026.
## Understanding TMS Therapy Costs in 2026
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has firmly established itself as an essential, FDA-cleared, non-invasive neuromodulation therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), particularly for patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) who have not found relief through conventional psychiatric medications. As FDA clearances expand to include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxious depression, and smoking cessation, demand for TMS continues to accelerate across outpatient psychiatric practices, community health centers, and academic medical systems nationwide.
However, navigating the financial landscape of TMS therapy remains a primary concern for both patients seeking treatment and clinic owners optimizing practice economics. Because standard TMS protocols involve daily outpatient treatments spanning six to nine weeks, total treatment costs can accumulate rapidly.
In 2026, while commercial insurance and Medicare coverage policies for TMS are broader than ever before, significant out-of-pocket price variations persist. Differences stem from geographic location, payer type, clinic operating model, and specific treatment protocol. This guide breaks down national pricing benchmarks, regional cost distributions, insurance reimbursement mechanics, and actionable strategies for finding affordable care.
## Average Cost per Session and Full Course Economics
A standard course of repetitive TMS (rTMS) for Major Depressive Disorder typically consists of 36 sessions: 30 daily treatment sessions administered five days a week over six weeks, followed by a 6-session taper protocol over three weeks.
When evaluated on a cash-pay (self-pay) basis without insurance, TMS pricing reflects specialized medical device amortization, trained technician labor, and physician oversight:
- **Initial Brain Mapping & Motor Threshold Determination (CPT 90867):** $400 to $800. This foundational service establishes the patient's individual motor threshold and maps the exact anatomical coordinates for coil positioning over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
- **Daily Treatment Sessions (CPT 90868):** $200 to $500 per session. These standard sessions deliver targeted magnetic pulse trains to modulate neural circuit activity.
- **Motor Threshold Re-determination (CPT 90869):** $300 to $600 per session. Periodic re-mapping sessions occur throughout the treatment course to re-evaluate cortical excitability and adjust magnetic output intensity.
### Total Course Financial Summary
- **Cash-Pay (Self-Pay) Rates:** A complete 36-session treatment course ranges from **$6,000 to $15,000+** out-of-pocket when paid directly without insurance coverage.
- **Insured Patients (In-Network):** Patients utilizing in-network commercial insurance or Medicare typically face total out-of-pocket expenses ranging from **$500 to $3,000**. These costs consist of specialist copayments ($20 to $75 per visit) or coinsurance (10% to 30% of negotiated plan fee schedules) until their annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximum caps are met.
For clinic billing departments, maintaining proper coding integrity under standard Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) guidelines is critical for timely reimbursement and transparent patient financial counseling.
## TMS Pricing by Region and State (2026 Benchmarks)
TMS pricing varies significantly by state and geographic region due to differences in commercial real estate overhead, local healthcare labor costs, regional competition, and localized fee schedules established by regional Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).
The table below outlines typical self-pay cash rates, full-course costs, average out-of-pocket expenses for insured patients, and state Medicaid status across major US geographic tiers in 2026.
| US Region & Representative States | Cash Rate (Per Session) | Full Course Cash Cost (36 Sessions) | Average Insured Out-of-Pocket | Medicaid Coverage Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Northeast**
*(NY, MA, PA, NJ, CT)* | $300 – $525 | $9,000 – $16,000 | $600 – $3,200 | Covered in most states (e.g., NY Medicaid fee-for-service & MCOs) with prior authorization. |
| **West Coast**
*(CA, WA, OR, AK)* | $325 – $550 | $9,500 – $16,500 | $700 – $3,500 | Covered under Medi-Cal & WA Apple Health for TRD subject to strict TAR documentation. |
| **Midwest**
*(IL, OH, MI, MN, IN)* | $225 – $425 | $6,500 – $12,500 | $400 – $2,500 | Covered in states like IL and MN; variable or restrictive coverage in select rural plans. |
| **South & Southeast**
*(FL, TX, GA, NC, VA)* | $200 – $400 | $6,000 – $12,000 | $350 – $2,200 | Covered by major TX & FL Medicaid MCO plans; state-by-state approval hurdles apply. |
| **Mountain & Southwest**
*(CO, AZ, UT, NM, NV)* | $250 – $450 | $7,000 – $13,500 | $500 – $2,800 | Covered in CO & AZ under plans like AHCCCS with documented medication failure history. |
### Regional Insights
- **Northeast and West Coast:** High cost-of-living metropolitan markets (e.g., New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles) exhibit higher baseline self-pay rates, driven by higher clinical overhead and higher contracted commercial reimbursement benchmarks.
- **South and Midwest:** Rapidly expanding outpatient networks in urban hubs like Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and Tampa have increased local provider density, leading to more competitive bundled cash packages and transparent self-pay rates under $7,500 for a full course.
## Insurance Coverage Breakdown: Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid
Insurance coverage for TMS has expanded considerably, but clinical eligibility criteria remain strict across all major payer categories.
### Commercial Insurance Payers
Major national commercial carriers—including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare—cover TMS for Major Depressive Disorder under established medical policies. Qualifying for coverage requires thorough documentation:
- **Medication Resistance:** Proof that the patient has failed **2 to 4 different trials of oral antidepressant medications** of adequate dosage and duration from distinct chemical classes during the current depressive episode.
- **Psychotherapy Trial:** Documented failure of an adequate trial of evidence-based psychotherapy (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) without adequate clinical improvement.
- **Validated Rating Scales:** Baseline depressive symptom scores on standardized tools (e.g., PHQ-9 ≥ 15 or HAM-D ≥ 20).
- **Prior Authorization:** Clinics must secure formal prior authorization before initiating treatment; retroactive approvals are rarely granted by commercial payers.
### Medicare Part B
Medicare Part B provides coverage for TMS nationwide for patients meeting TRD criteria. Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs)—such as Noridian, Novitas, Palmetto GBA, NGS, and CGS—maintain Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) governing billing and clinical criteria.
- Medicare Part B reimburses **80%** of the allowable Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rate once the patient meets their annual Part B deductible.
- The remaining **20% coinsurance** is paid out-of-pocket by the patient unless covered by a secondary Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policy or a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan.
### State Medicaid Programs
Medicaid coverage for TMS is state-administered and non-uniform. While progressive state programs like New York, California (Medi-Cal), and Massachusetts maintain clear coverage pathways, other state programs enforce tight restrictions or lower fee schedules that reduce provider enrollment. Clinic owners should verify specific Managed Care Organization (MCO) contracts within their state before accepting Medicaid patients.
## Key Factors Influencing TMS Treatment Pricing
Several clinical, operational, and technological variables influence total treatment costs:
1. **Facility Setting (Outpatient Clinic vs. Hospital System):**
Hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) often bill facility fees alongside physician professional fees, resulting in overall insurance charges that can be 40% to 70% higher than independent outpatient psychiatric clinics.
2. **Device Technology and Treatment Protocols:**
- **Standard repetitive TMS (rTMS):** Uses traditional figure-8 coils (e.g., NeuroStar, MagVenture) for 19-to-37-minute daily sessions.
- **Deep TMS (dTMS):** Utilizes specialized H-coils (e.g., BrainsWay) designed to target deeper neurocircuitry, frequently utilized for OCD protocols with distinct billing considerations.
- **Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS):** Delivers equivalent magnetic stimulation in accelerated 3-minute sessions (e.g., ExpressTMS), reducing chair time and allowing clinics to offer more cost-effective treatment models.
3. **Off-Label vs. FDA-Cleared Indications:**
While depression and OCD are widely covered by insurance, off-label treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), chronic pain, or mild cognitive impairment are rarely covered and must be paid entirely cash-pay.
4. **Accelerated Protocols (e.g., SAINT Protocol):**
Accelerated TMS protocols delivering 10 daily sessions over 5 consecutive days offer rapid therapeutic onset but are currently designated as self-pay services by most commercial insurers, ranging from $5,000 to $12,000 per 5-day treatment block.
## How to Find Affordable TMS Care
Patients seeking to manage out-of-pocket costs can leverage several financial strategies to make TMS therapy more accessible:
### 1. Request a Verification of Benefits (VOB)
Prior to starting care, ask the clinic’s billing team to conduct a comprehensive Verification of Benefits. This document provides clarity on remaining deductible balances, copay/coinsurance amounts, out-of-pocket maximum caps, and prior authorization requirements.
### 2. Utilize HSA and FSA Pre-Tax Accounts
TMS therapy is an IRS-qualified medical expense. Using Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds allows patients to cover deductibles, copayments, or self-pay rates using pre-tax dollars, yielding an effective 15% to 30% savings based on their income tax bracket.
### 3. Inquire About Cash Package Rates and Prepayment Discounts
Independent TMS clinics frequently offer discounted cash packages for patients whose insurance denies coverage or who lack mental health benefits. Asking about upfront lump-sum prepayment discounts (often 10% to 20% off per-session rates) or income-based sliding-scale structures can significantly lower overall expenses.
### 4. Negotiate Single-Case Agreements (SCAs)
If an insurer's network lacks accessible in-network TMS clinics within a reasonable distance, the patient's provider can request a Single-Case Agreement (SCA). An SCA allows an out-of-network clinic to provide treatment reimbursed at in-network rates for that specific treatment course.
### 5. Access Healthcare Financing Plans
Prominent patient financing programs (such as CareCredit or specialized healthcare installment plans) allow patients to spread out-of-pocket costs into interest-free 6-, 12-, or 18-month payment schedules when payments are made on time.
### 6. Explore University Clinical Trials
Teaching hospitals and university psychiatric departments routinely conduct NIH-funded or sponsor-backed clinical trials testing novel TMS protocols. Eligible trial participants often receive complete TMS treatment courses at no charge, with some studies offering travel reimbursements.
## Conclusion and Industry Outlook for 2026
The economics of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation reflect a maturing behavioral health market in 2026. As clinical evidence demonstrates TMS's long-term cost-effectiveness compared to repeated antidepressant medication failures and psychiatric hospitalizations, commercial and public insurers continue to refine and streamline approval pathways.
For clinic owners, providing transparent financial counseling and establishing efficient prior authorization workflows are vital for reducing patient drop-off. For patients, engaging in early benefit verification and exploring pre-tax or structured payment options ensures access to life-changing neuromodulation care without unexpected financial strain. As rapid protocols like iTBS become standard clinical practice, TMS therapy in 2026 is becoming increasingly accessible both clinically and financially across the United States.
---
## Ketamine Therapy Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-20-ketamine-treatment-pricing-by-state/
Published: 2026-08-19
Topics: pricing, treatment-costs
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A comprehensive 2026 breakdown of ketamine therapy costs across the U.S., exploring regional price differences, insurance coverage for Spravato vs. off-label IV ketamine, and practical financial strategies for patients and clinic owners.
## The Evolving Economics of Interventional Psychiatry
Ketamine and esketamine therapies have transformed interventional psychiatry, offering rapid-acting relief for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation (MDSI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and severe chronic pain conditions. However, navigating the financial landscape of ketamine treatment remains one of the most complex challenges for both patients seeking care and clinic operators structuring their pricing models.
In 2026, the price of ketamine therapy varies significantly based on geographic location, delivery method, clinical setting, provider credentials, and whether the treatment is FDA-approved or prescribed off-label. While FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray (Spravato) has gained widespread insurance coverage, intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) ketamine infusions remain largely cash-pay treatments.
This pricing guide outlines current market rates, regional variations, insurance reimbursement trends, and strategies to make care more accessible.
---
## Esketamine (Spravato) vs. Off-Label IV/IM Ketamine: Cost and Coverage Differences
Understanding the cost of ketamine therapy begins with distinguishing between FDA-approved esketamine and off-label ketamine formulations.
```
+---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Feature | Esketamine (Spravato) | Off-Label IV / IM Ketamine |
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Delivery Method | Self-administered nasal spray (in clinic)| Intravenous drip or IM injection |
| FDA Approval | Yes (TRD & MDSI in adults) | No (Approved as anesthetic only) |
| Typical Cost/Session | $750 – $1,200 (Medication + Monitoring)| $350 – $800 per IV infusion |
| Primary Coverage | Covered by major commercial & Medicare | Mostly Cash-Pay (Out-of-Network) |
| Out-of-Pocket Insured | $10 – $150 co-pay (with savings card) | Full cost ($1,800 – $4,800 series)|
+-----------------------+----------------------------------------+----------------------------------+
```
### Esketamine (Spravato)
Spravato is an S-enantiomer of ketamine approved by the FDA for TRD and MDD with suicidal ideation. Because of its FDA indication, most commercial health insurance plans, Medicaid programs (in participating states), and Medicare cover Spravato. However, treatment requires mandatory two-hour post-administration monitoring in a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) certified medical clinic. Out-of-pocket expenses for insured patients typically consist of specialist co-pays, coinsurance, and deductibles for both the medication (CPT S0013 / HCPCS codes) and the clinic observation session (CPT 99417 / Evaluation and Management codes).
### Off-Label Intravenous (IV) and Intramuscular (IM) Ketamine
IV ketamine involves a 40- to 45-minute intravenous infusion delivering generic racemic ketamine, while IM ketamine involves one or two intramuscular injections. Although IV ketamine boasts extensive clinical trial literature supporting its rapid antidepressant efficacy, its use for psychiatric conditions remains off-label. Consequently, mainstream health insurance providers rarely cover IV or IM ketamine infusions directly, placing the financial responsibility on the patient as a cash-pay service.
---
## Average Cost Breakdown: Single Infusions vs. Initial Treatment Protocols
For patients paying out-of-pocket for IV or IM ketamine, costs are structured around an initial stabilization protocol followed by an ongoing maintenance phase.
* **Single IV Infusion:** $350 to $800 per session
* **Single IM Session:** $250 to $600 per session
* **Initial 6-Session Acute Protocol:** $1,800 to $4,800 total (typically administered over 2 to 3 weeks)
* **Maintenance Booster Infusions:** $350 to $800 per session (received every 3 to 8 weeks, depending on symptom recurrence)
Chronic pain protocols (e.g., for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, fibromyalgia, or neuropathic pain) utilize higher doses over longer durations—often 3 to 4 hours per infusion—and cost significantly more, ranging from **$1,000 to $2,200 per infusion**, or **$5,000 to $10,000+** for a multi-day protocol.
---
## 2026 Ketamine Therapy Pricing Guide by Region and State
Prices vary across the United States due to real estate overhead, local practitioner compensation rates, regional market competition, and urban versus rural demand. The table below illustrates typical out-of-pocket cash rates for a standard psychiatric IV ketamine infusion and an acute 6-session series across key regions and states in 2026.
| Region / State | Avg. Cost Per IV Infusion | 6-Infusion Protocol Range | Spravato Insured Out-of-Pocket (Est.) | Primary Regional Cost Drivers |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Northeast (Urban)**
*(NY, MA, NJ, PA)* | $550 – $900 | $3,300 – $5,400 | $20 – $150 / session | High commercial real estate, MD supervision costs, high practitioner wages |
| **West Coast**
*(CA, WA, OR)* | $500 – $850 | $3,000 – $5,100 | $15 – $150 / session | High overhead, dense concentration of specialized interventional clinics |
| **Midwest**
*(IL, OH, MI, MN)* | $350 – $600 | $2,100 – $3,600 | $10 – $100 / session | Moderate operational costs, growing prevalence of CRNA-led community clinics |
| **South / Southeast**
*(FL, TX, GA, NC)* | $350 – $650 | $2,100 – $3,900 | $10 – $125 / session | High clinic competition, varying state APRN/CRNA scope-of-practice laws |
| **Mountain West**
*(CO, UT, AZ, NV)* | $400 – $700 | $2,400 – $4,200 | $15 – $120 / session | Growing suburban demand, mix of standalone specialty and integrative practices |
| **Rural / Lower-Cost States**
*(WV, OK, IA, MS)* | $300 – $500 | $1,800 – $3,000 | $0 – $75 / session | Lower facility overhead, lower median market price points |
### Regional Insights
* **High-Cost Metro Centers:** In metropolitan hubs like New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Boston, single IV ketamine infusions regularly exceed $750. Clinics in these markets frequently bundle infusions with integrative psychotherapy or physician consultations, raising the per-session fee.
* **Competitive Sunbelt & Midwest Markets:** In suburban areas across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina, increased clinic density has stabilized cash-pay rates around $400 to $500 per infusion.
---
## Key Factors Influencing Ketamine Treatment Costs
Several operational and clinical variables influence where a clinic's pricing falls within the national spectrum:
### 1. Provider Credentials and Staffing Ratios
Clinics staffed directly by Board-Certified Psychiatrists or Anesthesiologists (MD/DO) during the entire infusion typically charge higher rates than practices utilizing Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), or Physician Assistants (PAs) under indirect physician supervision.
### 2. Integration of Psychotherapy (KAP vs. Infusion-Only)
Infusion-only models focus strictly on biological administration and medical monitoring. In contrast, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) pairs administration with dedicated pre-infusion preparation and post-infusion integration sessions led by a licensed psychotherapist (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD). KAP sessions add $150 to $350 per therapy hour to the base treatment cost.
### 3. Clinical Facility Type
* **Hospital-Based Interventional Units:** Highest overhead costs; often bill complex facility fees, but may have direct billing agreements with select commercial plans.
* **Specialized Standalone Ketamine Clinics:** Moderate to high pricing; optimized for patient comfort with private suites and specialized monitoring technology.
* **General Psychiatric Practices:** Often offer competitive cash rates or seamlessly transition established patients to insurance-covered Spravato care.
---
## Insurance Coverage and Reimbursement Realities
While full insurance coverage for off-label IV ketamine remains uncommon in 2026, patients and providers use several pathways to offset out-of-pocket costs:
### Superbills and Out-of-Network Claims
Although insurers generally decline prior authorizations for IV ketamine under ICD-10 depression codes, clinics can issue a **Superbill** containing itemized CPT codes:
* **CPT 96365:** Intravenous infusion, hydration/therapeutic, initial hour
* **CPT 96366:** Each additional hour
* **CPT 99213/99214:** Office visit/Evaluation and Management (E/M)
* **CPT 90834/90837:** Psychotherapy (if KAP is conducted)
While insurance may deny the infusion drug code (J3490/unclassified drug), some commercial plans reimburse a portion of the evaluation and administration CPT codes under out-of-network benefits once deductibles are met.
### Spravato Prior Authorization Requirements
Insurers covering Spravato typically require documentation confirming:
1. Diagnosis of severe MDD or TRD.
2. Trial and failure of at least two to four different oral antidepressant classes during the current depressive episode.
3. Concurrent oral antidepressant use alongside Spravato treatments.
---
## How to Find Affordable Care and Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenses
For patients facing steep financial barriers, several practical strategies can help make treatment more affordable:
1. **Utilize Spravato Patient Savings Programs:** Janssen CarePath offers savings cards for commercially insured patients, reducing drug co-pays for Spravato to as low as $10 per treatment, up to an annual maximum benefit.
2. **Apply Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Funds:** IRS regulations permit HSA/FSA funds to cover prescribed medical treatments, including off-label IV ketamine, reducing effective out-of-pocket costs by 20% to 35% through pre-tax savings.
3. **Explore Group Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (g-KAP):** Progressive clinics offer small-group integration sessions, allowing patients to share the cost of the supervising therapist and reducing per-session expenses by up to 50%.
4. **Inquire About Package Discounts and Sliding Scales:** Many standalone clinics offer 10% to 20% discounts when purchasing an initial 6-infusion series upfront, or maintain sliding-scale fee slots for veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals.
5. **Evaluate Medical Financing Platforms:** Financing programs like CareCredit or specialized healthcare loans allow patients to break down a $2,500 treatment series into manageable monthly payments over 6 to 24 months.
6. **Consider Clinical Trials:** Academic medical centers frequently run NIH- and industry-funded clinical trials investigating novel ketamine protocols, offering free treatment to qualifying participants.
---
## Summary for Patients and Practice Leaders
As interventional psychiatry advances into 2026, ketamine therapy remains one of the most effective rapid-acting interventions available for mood disorders. While off-label IV infusions require an upfront investment averaging **$350 to $800 per session** ($2,100 to $4,500 for an initial course), insurance coverage for Spravato and out-of-network reimbursement options are expanding access.
Patients should request itemized cost quotes, ask about superbills, and verify insurance coverage for Spravato observation fees prior to initiating care. Clinic owners must maintain transparent pricing, clearly differentiate infusion-only from therapy-integrated services, and assist patients with reimbursement pathways to ensure sustained care delivery.
---
## Spravato Treatment Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-21-spravato-treatment-pricing-by-state/
Published: 2026-08-19
Topics: pricing, treatment-costs
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A comprehensive guide to Spravato (esketamine) pricing in 2026, breaking down per-dose costs, commercial and Medicare insurance coverage, state-by-state pricing variations, and practical strategies to reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
## Overview of Spravato (Esketamine) Costs in 2026
Spravato (esketamine) has established itself as a breakthrough, FDA-approved nasal spray treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) accompanied by acute suicidal ideation or behavior. However, for both prospective patients and clinic managers operating behavioral health practices, navigating the financial landscape of Spravato therapy remains complex.
Unlike conventional oral antidepressants picked up at a retail pharmacy, Spravato involves a two-part cost structure: the cost of the medication itself and the professional clinical service fee for mandatory in-office medical monitoring. Because esketamine is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance with potential side effects such as sedation, dissociation, and transient blood pressure spikes, the FDA requires administration under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program.
In 2026, the overall cash price for a single Spravato session ranges between **$600 and $1,500+**, depending on the dosage, facility setting, and geographical location. However, out-of-pocket costs for insured patients are substantially lower—frequently dropping to **$10 to $250 per session** when leveraging manufacturer savings programs and standard health plan benefits.
---
## Cost Per Dose and Full Treatment Course Breakdown
To understand total costs, it is essential to distinguish between the Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) of the drug and the comprehensive bill for a complete treatment protocol.
```
[Total Session Cost] = [Medication WAC / Specialty Cost] + [Facility & REMS Observation Fee]
```
### 1. Per-Dose Medication Pricing
Spravato is packaged in single-use nasal spray devices containing 28 mg of esketamine per device:
* **56 mg Dose (Two 28 mg devices):** The baseline Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) is approximately **$590** for the medication alone.
* **84 mg Dose (Three 28 mg devices):** The maintenance WAC is approximately **$885** for the medication alone.
*Note: WAC represents the list price charged to wholesalers and distributors. Clinics and specialty pharmacies may mark up or negotiate these rates depending on their purchasing volume and payer contracts.*
### 2. Treatment Course Progression
Spravato is administered in distinct clinical phases. Total treatment costs fluctuate based on protocol progression:
* **Induction Phase (Weeks 1–4):** Administered twice weekly (8 total sessions). Patients receive 56 mg for session one and typically titrate to 84 mg for sessions 2–8.
* *Uninsured / Cash-Pay Total:* **$4,800 – $11,200**
* *Insured Out-of-Pocket Total:* **$80 – $1,600** (with copay assistance: as low as **$80**)
* **Continuation Phase (Weeks 5–8):** Administered once weekly (4 total sessions) at 84 mg.
* *Uninsured / Cash-Pay Total:* **$2,400 – $5,600**
* *Insured Out-of-Pocket Total:* **$40 – $800**
* **Maintenance Phase (Week 9+):** Administered every 1 to 2 weeks based on clinical symptom retention.
* *Uninsured / Cash-Pay Monthly Cost:* **$1,200 – $2,800**
* *Insured Monthly Out-of-Pocket:* **$20 – $400**
---
## FDA REMS Program Requirements: Why Observation Adds Cost
The FDA REMS program dictates that Spravato must be administered under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider at a certified REMS medical facility. Patients are required to stay at the clinic for a **minimum of two hours** following self-administration to monitor for adverse hemodynamic or cognitive effects.
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| REMS Session Workflow & Overhead |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Pre-Administration Assessment (Vitals, BP check, psychiatric fit) |
| 2. Self-Administration (Patient sprays esketamine under observation) |
| 3. 2-Hour Post-Dose Monitoring (Sedation, dissociation, BP checks) |
| 4. Post-Observation Discharge Clearance (Gait/sensorium verification)|
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### Clinic Overhead & Billing Mechanics
From an operational perspective, the 2-hour monitoring requirement creates real overhead costs for clinics, including dedicated quiet rooms or recliner bays, continuous clinical staff presence (RNs, MA-monitors, or APPs), and blood pressure monitoring technology.
Clinics bill these combined services using specific Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes:
* **G2082:** Supervised provision of esketamine, nasal spray, 56 mg or less, including 2 hours of post-administration observation.
* **G2083:** Supervised provision of esketamine, nasal spray, greater than 56 mg (84 mg), including 2 hours of post-administration observation.
* **J0013:** Esketamine, nasal spray, 1 mg (used when medication is sourced via specialty pharmacy under a pharmacy benefit model).
---
## Insurance Coverage: Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid
Insurance coverage for Spravato has broadened significantly, though prior authorization (PA) criteria remain rigorous.
### Commercial Insurance
Most major national carriers (such as UnitedHealthcare, Anthem/Elevance, Aetna, Cigna, and Humana) cover Spravato under either the medical benefit ("buy-and-bill") or pharmacy benefit.
* **Prior Authorization Criteria:** Patients generally must meet diagnostic criteria for TRD (failing 2 to 4 classes of oral antidepressants during the current depressive episode) and remain on a concurrent oral antidepressant.
* **Cost-Sharing:** Insured patients typically face standard specialist copays ($30–$75/session) or coinsurance (10%–30% after deductible).
### Medicare Coverage
* **Medicare Part B (Medical Benefit):** When billed by a clinic under the "buy-and-bill" model using HCPCS codes G2082 and G2083, Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount after the annual Part B deductible ($240–$257 range). A Supplemental Policy (Medigap) or secondary insurance usually picks up the remaining 20% coinsurance, bringing out-of-pocket costs close to **$0**.
* **Medicare Part D (Pharmacy Benefit):** If the clinic uses a specialty pharmacy, medication falls under Part D. Under the Inflation Reduction Act provisions in effect for 2026, total annual out-of-pocket prescription drug spending under Part D is capped at **$2,000**, offering substantial relief for high-cost biologic and specialty medications.
### Medicaid Coverage
Medicaid coverage for Spravato is managed on a state-by-state basis:
* **Fee-for-Service & Managed Medicaid:** The vast majority of state Medicaid programs list Spravato on their formularies, though prior authorization requirements are strictly enforced.
* **Patient Out-of-Pocket:** For covered Medicaid beneficiaries, out-of-pocket costs are nominal, generally ranging from **$0 to $10 per treatment session**.
---
## Regional Pricing & Out-of-Pocket Breakdown by State
While WAC drug prices are uniform nationwide, total billing varies significantly across regional markets. Differences in commercial insurance reimbursement rates, local cost of living, clinical staffing costs, and facility types (academic medical centers vs. private outpatient clinics) create regional pricing tiers.
| Region & Representative States | Average Uninsured Cash Price (Per 84 mg Session) | Commercial Insured Out-of-Pocket (Per Session)* | Medicare Part B Coinsurance (No Medigap) | Medicaid Typical Out-of-Pocket |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Northeast** *(NY, MA, NJ, PA)* | $950 – $1,600 | $10 – $150 | $170 – $240 | $0 – $3.90 |
| **West / Pacific** *(CA, WA, OR, AK)* | $900 – $1,550 | $10 – $175 | $165 – $235 | $0 – $5.00 |
| **Midwest** *(IL, OH, MI, MN)* | $750 – $1,250 | $10 – $120 | $145 – $200 | $0 – $4.00 |
| **South / Southeast** *(FL, TX, GA, NC)*| $700 – $1,200 | $10 – $125 | $140 – $195 | $0 – $3.00 |
| **Mountain West & Plains** *(CO, AZ, UT, KS)* | $725 – $1,300 | $10 – $130 | $145 – $205 | $0 – $4.00 |
*\*Reflects out-of-pocket cost after applying manufacturer copay savings assistance programs for eligible commercial plans.*
---
## Key Factors That Influence Total Patient Cost
1. **Delivery Model (Buy-and-Bill vs. Specialty Pharmacy):**
* *Buy-and-Bill:* The clinic purchases Spravato directly, administers it, and bills the patient's medical insurance (G2082/G2083). This often streamlines billing into a single medical claim.
* *Specialty Pharmacy / Assignment of Benefits:* The drug is ordered per-patient from a specialty pharmacy (billed under pharmacy benefits), while the clinic bills separately for the 2-hour observation service. This can lead to separate copays for the drug and the office visit.
2. **Facility Setting:** Hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) frequently attach facility fees to the observation period, increasing total billed costs compared to independent community psychiatric clinics.
3. **Deductible Timing:** Patients starting treatment early in the calendar year who have not met their annual health plan deductible will face higher initial out-of-pocket expenses until the deductible is satisfied.
4. **Dosage Requirements:** The 84 mg maintenance dosage requires three devices, which carries a higher WAC and higher corresponding HCPCS billing rate (G2083) than the 56 mg induction dose (G2082).
---
## How to Find Affordable Care for Spravato Treatment
Navigating Spravato financial assistance requires strategic coordination between the patient, the clinic's billing department, and manufacturer support services.
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Financial Assistance Options |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Commercial Patients -----> SPRAVATO withMe Savings Program |
| ($10 copay/session; up to $8,150/yr cap) |
| |
| Uninsured / Low Income --> Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance |
| Foundation (JJPAF) (Free drug for standard|
| qualifying criteria) |
| |
| Government Insured ------> Non-profit Foundation Grants |
| (PAN Foundation, Good Days, HealthWell) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### Actionable Steps for Patients
* **Enroll in SPRAVATO withMe:** Eligible commercially insured patients should immediately enroll in the manufacturer copay program (*SPRAVATO withMe*). This program can lower out-of-pocket medication copays to as low as **$10 per session**, subject to an annual maximum benefit (typically up to $8,150 per calendar year).
* **Explore the Observation Rebate:** In addition to drug copay support, manufacturer programs offer observation rebates to help offset out-of-pocket costs associated with the 2-hour clinical monitoring fee.
* **Apply for Patient Assistance (Uninsured):** Uninsured patients or those meeting low-income threshold requirements can apply for the Johnson & Johnson Patient Assistance Foundation (JJPAF), which provides Spravato at zero cost for qualifying individuals.
* **Verify In-Network Status:** Confirm that both the rendering provider *and* the facility are in-network with your insurer to avoid non-covered out-of-network balance billing.
### Best Practices for Clinic Owners and Billing Staff
* **Conduct Benefit Investigations (BI) First:** Prior to initiating the first dose, complete a thorough BI to verify whether the patient's plan prefers medical (buy-and-bill) or pharmacy benefit processing.
* **Establish Clear Self-Pay Bundles:** For self-pay patients who do not qualify for assistance, establish transparent, bundled self-pay packages (combining medication and monitoring into a single flat fee) to provide financial predictability.
* **Streamline Prior Authorization Workflows:** Maintain standardized documentation verifying TRD diagnosis, past oral antidepressant trial failures (with dates and dosages), and baseline depression rating scale scores (e.g., PHQ-9 or MADRS) to minimize PA delays and claim denials.
---
## Therapy Session Pricing by State: What Patients Pay in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-22-therapy-session-pricing-by-state/
Published: 2026-08-19
Topics: pricing, treatment-costs
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Navigating behavioral health costs can be challenging for patients and clinic owners alike. This 2026 pricing guide breaks down therapy costs across U.S. states, session types, insurance coverage, telehealth options, and practical affordability strategies.
## Overview of Therapy Costs in 2026
Navigating the financial realities of mental health care in the United States remains a primary concern for patients seeking treatment and clinic operators establishing sustainable practice models. In 2026, out-of-pocket expenses for outpatient psychotherapy vary widely based on provider licensure, treatment modality, insurance participation, and geographic location. While federal and state parity laws have expanded behavioral health coverage in commercial plans, network shortages and administrative friction continue to push many licensed therapists toward private-pay (cash-pay) models.
Nationally, the average out-of-pocket cost for a standard 50-minute individual therapy session ranges between **$100 and $250** for self-paying patients. For insured patients, copayments typically fall between **$20 and $60** per session once annual deductibles are satisfied. However, geographic cost-of-living differences create substantial regional divergence: a single cash-pay session in high-cost metropolitan areas like New York City or San Francisco frequently costs between **$200 and $300+**, whereas similar care in Midwestern or Southern suburban markets averages **$90 to $160**.
This comprehensive pricing guide breaks down 2026 therapy session costs across modalities, insurance structures, virtual care, and state-by-state benchmarks, equipping consumers and behavioral health business leaders with data-driven financial insights.
## Therapy Pricing by Session Type and Modality
Session pricing is directly linked to treatment format, session duration, and clinical requirements. Different therapeutic modalities demand distinct clinician preparation, specialized training, and administrative oversight.
### Individual Therapy (45–60 Minutes)
* **National Cash Pay Range:** $100 – $250 per session
* **Insured Out-of-Pocket (Copay/Coinsurance):** $20 – $60 per session
* **Overview:** Individual psychotherapy remains the core delivery model for addressing conditions such as generalized anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Billing commonly utilizes CPT codes 90834 (45 minutes) or 90837 (60 minutes). Specialized therapeutic modalities—such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—often command higher private-pay rates, averaging $175 to $275 per hour.
### Couples and Marriage Counseling (50–90 Minutes)
* **National Cash Pay Range:** $150 – $300 per session
* **Insured Out-of-Pocket:** Rarely covered by commercial insurance (primarily cash-pay)
* **Overview:** Relationship counseling frequently requires extended 75- to 90-minute blocks. Because insurance carriers generally require a formal mental health diagnosis (billing CPT code 90847 under strict medical necessity criteria) to grant coverage, most couples counseling is paid entirely out of pocket. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) holding advanced certifications in Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) typically set premium cash rates.
### Family Therapy (60–90 Minutes)
* **National Cash Pay Range:** $150 – $275 per session
* **Insured Out-of-Pocket:** $25 – $65 per session (when covered under a primary patient's plan)
* **Overview:** Family therapy involves multiple participants in systemic treatment. When covered by insurance under CPT code 90847, treatment must directly support the treatment plan of an identified patient, such as an adolescent managing severe anxiety or eating disorders.
### Group Therapy (60–90 Minutes)
* **National Cash Pay Range:** $40 – $90 per participant, per session
* **Insured Out-of-Pocket:** $10 – $35 per session
* **Overview:** Group therapy provides an economical pathway for clients managing shared challenges like grief, substance use recovery, or social anxiety (CPT code 90853). For clinic owners, group sessions offer operational leverage, allowing clinicians to generate strong hourly revenue while keeping per-patient costs low.
### Telehealth vs. In-Person Pricing
* **Telehealth Cash Pay Range:** $80 – $180 per session (or $65 – $120/week for subscription services)
* **In-Person Cash Pay Range:** $120 – $250+ per session
* **Overview:** Federal and state telehealth parity mandates alongside interstate license compacts (such as PSYPACT and the Counseling Compact) have stabilized virtual behavioral healthcare. While independent solo practices usually charge identical cash fees for virtual and in-person care, digital platforms leverage reduced facility overhead to offer lower subscription rates. However, patients using subscription services should verify therapist licensure, session duration (often limited to 30 minutes), and out-of-network insurance eligibility.
## Insurance Coverage vs. Cash Pay Dynamics
The financial choice between utilizing commercial health insurance or paying cash shapes the overall cost of behavioral health care.
### Insured Patient Financial Costs
When receiving care from an in-network clinician, costs are governed by insurer contracted reimbursement rates:
* **Copayments:** Standard fixed fees per visit, usually **$20 to $50** for outpatient psychotherapy.
* **Deductibles:** Patients enrolled in High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) pay the full contracted rate ($80 to $140 per session) until fulfilling their deductible ($1,500 to $5,000 annually).
* **Coinsurance:** Post-deductible costs may involve coinsurance (typically 10% to 30% of the contracted rate), amounting to roughly **$15 to $40** per session.
### Cash Pay (Self-Pay) and Out-of-Network Reimbursement
A significant share of licensed mental health professionals opt out of insurance panels due to low contracted fee schedules, billing burdens, and administrative delays.
* **Superbills:** Self-paying clients receiving out-of-network care can request monthly itemized superbills. Clients with Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans can submit superbills to obtain reimbursement for **50% to 80%** of the "Usual, Customary, and Reasonable" (UCR) allowance after meeting out-of-network deductibles.
* **Good Faith Estimates:** Under the federal No Surprises Act, cash-pay and uninsured patients must receive a written **Good Faith Estimate (GFE)** outlining expected treatment expenses prior to beginning therapy.
## Key Factors Influencing Therapy Rates
Therapy pricing variations reflect professional qualifications, specialized training, and local market overhead:
1. **Provider Credentials and Degree Level:**
* **Master's-Level Clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC):** Generally charge **$100 – $180** per cash session.
* **Doctoral-Level Psychologists (PhD, PsyD):** Charge **$175 – $300+** per session, reflecting specialized diagnostic training.
* **Psychiatrists (MD, DO):** Focus on psychiatric evaluations ($300 – $500) and medication management ($150 – $250 for 15-to-30-minute visits).
2. **Clinical Specialization:** Practitioners with specialized post-graduate training (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, or specialized OCD treatment) charge higher cash fees to cover advanced training costs.
3. **Geographic and Operating Expenses:** Facility leases, electronic health record (EHR) systems, compliance software, and malpractice insurance elevate base fees in major metropolitan markets.
## 2026 State-by-State Therapy Cost Comparison
The following table summarizes average out-of-pocket costs for a standard 50-minute individual therapy session across selected states and regional markets in 2026, drawing from public healthcare cost indices (such as FAIR Health and industry benchmark reports).
| State / Region | Cash Pay Range (50-Min Session) | Average In-Network Copay | Metro High-End Cash Rate |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **California** | $140 – $260 | $25 – $50 | $300+ (Los Angeles, San Francisco) |
| **New York** | $150 – $275 | $25 – $50 | $350+ (New York City, Brooklyn) |
| **Texas** | $100 – $180 | $20 – $45 | $225+ (Austin, Dallas) |
| **Florida** | $100 – $175 | $20 – $45 | $225+ (Miami, Tampa) |
| **Illinois** | $110 – $190 | $20 – $45 | $250+ (Chicago, Evanston) |
| **Massachusetts** | $140 – $240 | $20 – $40 | $275+ (Boston, Cambridge) |
| **Washington** | $130 – $220 | $20 – $45 | $260+ (Seattle, Bellevue) |
| **Colorado** | $120 – $200 | $20 – $45 | $240+ (Denver, Boulder) |
| **Ohio** | $90 – $160 | $15 – $40 | $200+ (Columbus, Cleveland) |
| **North Carolina** | $95 – $165 | $20 – $40 | $210+ (Raleigh, Charlotte) |
| **Georgia** | $95 – $170 | $20 – $40 | $215+ (Atlanta, Decatur) |
| **Pennsylvania** | $105 – $185 | $20 – $45 | $235+ (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh) |
| **Arizona** | $100 – $175 | $20 – $40 | $220+ (Phoenix, Scottsdale) |
| **Michigan** | $90 – $155 | $15 – $40 | $195+ (Ann Arbor, Detroit) |
| **Rural Midwest / South** | $85 – $145 | $15 – $35 | $180+ (Suburban & Rural Hubs) |
### Regional Market Analysis
* **Northeast & West Coast:** Coastal states exhibit the highest fee structures. Dense populations, high commercial rent, and larger proportions of out-of-network specialist practices push baseline private-pay rates above $140 per session.
* **Sunbelt & Mountain West:** States like Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Colorado show wide internal variation. Major urban centers align closely with coastal rates, whereas secondary cities offer private pay options between $100 and $150.
* **Midwest & Rural South:** These areas present the nation's most affordable private-pay baseline, with rural independent practices frequently offering individual therapy from $85 to $135 per session.
## Sliding Scale Rates and Flexible Payment Models
To expand access for lower-income clients, many private practices and non-profit clinics implement sliding scale fee structures pegged to Federal Poverty Guidelines or Area Median Income (AMI).
* **Standard Sliding Scale Fees:** Typically **$30 to $90** per 50-minute session.
* **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** A nationwide non-profit network where member clinicians provide individual therapy for **$30 to $70** and family sessions for **$30 to $80** for eligible individuals facing financial constraints.
* **Practice Owner Considerations:** Clinic operators adopting sliding scale models should create clear eligibility policies, reserve designated calendar slots (e.g., 10% to 15% of clinical caseload), and maintain consistent documentation to comply with billing regulations.
## How to Find Affordable Mental Health Care
Patients seeking high-quality therapy without high out-of-pocket expense can utilize several cost-saving strategies:
1. **Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) & CMHCs:** Community clinics offer integrated mental health services on income-adjusted sliding fee schedules, regardless of insurance status.
2. **University Psychology Clinics:** Training clinics at universities with clinical psychology (PhD/PsyD), counseling, or MSW programs offer low-cost care delivered by advanced student interns under licensed faculty supervision. Fees range from **$15 to $50** per session.
3. **Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs):** Many employers sponsor EAPs covering **3 to 8 free confidential counseling sessions** per issue annually for employees and household dependents.
4. **HSA and FSA Accounts:** Utilizing pre-tax dollars from Health Savings Accounts or Flexible Spending Accounts to cover therapy copays, deductibles, or cash rates yields effective savings of 20% to 35% based on tax brackets.
5. **Out-of-Network Claims Platforms:** Digital tools such as Mentaya or Reimbursify automate superbill filing, accelerating out-of-network insurance reimbursement for self-pay clients.
## Summary & Outlook for Behavioral Health Pricing
Understanding therapy session pricing across states empowers patients to make informed decisions about their mental healthcare investments. For clinic owners, maintaining clear, market-informed pricing structures while offering flexible payment options ensures both practice sustainability and client accessibility in 2026. Whether leveraging in-network insurance benefits, out-of-network superbills, or community health resources, effective mental health support remains an essential and achievable investment.
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## Best EMR/EHR Systems for Behavioral Health Practices in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-15-best-emr-ehr-systems-behavioral-health/
Published: 2026-08-15
Topics: emr, practice-management, review
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Choosing an EMR for a behavioral health practice requires balancing clinical documentation, specialized billing, and strict privacy regulations like 42 CFR Part 2. We compare the top software platforms for solo therapists, mid-sized clinics, and enterprise agencies.
## Navigating the Behavioral Health EMR Landscape in 2026
Behavioral health practice owners and clinic managers face documentation, administrative, and regulatory demands vastly different from traditional medical specialties. While standard medical electronic health record (EHR) platforms emphasize physical vitals, lab orders, and physical exam templates, mental healthcare delivery demands tools tailored for psychotherapy notes, structured diagnostic assessments, treatment plan goals, group therapy documentation, and stringent privacy protections.
In 2026, the marketplace for behavioral health software has divided into distinct operational tiers: agile cloud platforms designed for solo and small group outpatient therapy practices, specialized platforms for mid-sized clinics and psychiatry, and enterprise suites for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), addiction treatment centers, and hospital networks. Selecting the wrong platform can lead to clinician burnout, delayed billing cycles, or severe regulatory compliance oversights. This review evaluates the leading Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems across clinical, administrative, financial, and compliance dimensions.
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## Critical Behavioral Health Features to Evaluate
Before evaluating individual software vendors, practice leadership should assess how prospective platforms handle core behavioral healthcare workflows:
1. **Specialized Clinical Documentation**: Behavioral health clinicians rely on specific note structures, including SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan), DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan), and BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan) formats. Integrated libraries such as Wiley Practice Planners help clinicians rapidly align treatment goals, objectives, and evidence-based interventions.
2. **Privacy Architecture and Dual Notes**: Under HIPAA, psychotherapy notes receive heightened privacy protections when maintained separately from the general medical record. For clinics treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD), systems must support compliance with **42 CFR Part 2**, which mandates explicit, granular patient consent tracking for any re-disclosure of SUD treatment records.
3. **Group Therapy Documentation**: Clinics offering group counseling require functionality that generates individualized progress notes for each group member from a single master session summary while maintaining strict confidentiality between clients.
4. **e-Prescribing & EPCS**: Psychiatric practices require Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) with compliant multi-factor authentication to prescribe scheduled psychotropic medications securely.
5. **Integrated Telehealth & Patient Portal**: Modern care delivery requires seamless HIPAA-compliant video links, digital intake questionnaires, e-signatures, automated appointment reminders, and self-service portal tools.
6. **Behavioral Health Billing & Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)**: Claims clearinghouse integration, electronic remittance advice (ERA/835) processing, claim scrubbing for behavioral CPT/HCPCS codes, sliding-scale fee schedules, and coverage authorization tracking are essential to fiscal health.
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## Top Behavioral Health EMR Systems Reviewed
### 1. SimplePractice
**Best For:** Solo practitioners, small therapy groups, and hybrid outpatient private practices.
SimplePractice remains one of the most widely adopted cloud-based practice management platforms for independent mental health professionals. Recognized for its modern, clean interface and intuitive client portal, SimplePractice streamlines client onboarding, video telehealth, and routine insurance or cash billing.
* **Key Features:** Integrated Wiley Treatment Planner, customizable note templates (SOAP, DAP, custom formats), automated appointment reminders, paperless intake forms, client portal with credit card processing, and integrated HD telehealth.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered monthly subscription per clinician (Starter, Essential, and Plus tiers ranging from approximately $29 to $99 per month per provider). Additional fees apply for extra team members, clearinghouse add-ons, or e-prescribing credentials.
* **Pros:** Highly intuitive user interface; rapid client onboarding; strong mobile apps for iOS and Android; seamless telehealth integration.
* **Cons:** Limited customization for complex multi-specialty workflows; elevated cost structure for larger group practices with high claim volumes; basic group therapy documentation features.
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### 2. TherapyNotes
**Best For:** Small-to-medium outpatient mental health practices prioritizing structured clinical notes and robust billing tools.
TherapyNotes focuses heavily on clinical workflow efficiency, documentation compliance, and insurance claims processing. It offers pre-formatted note templates specifically designed for behavioral health disciplines, including psychotherapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing.
* **Key Features:** Specialty-tailored SOAP, DAP, BIRP, and intake templates; powerful electronic claims clearinghouse integration; automatic ERA payment posting; client portal for appointment scheduling and payment; built-in video telehealth.
* **Pricing Model:** Flat monthly fee for the primary clinician (starting around $59/month), with discounted rates for additional clinicians and administrative staff.
* **Pros:** Exceptionally reliable customer support; structured note formats enforce complete documentation; transparent pricing model; robust insurance billing tools.
* **Cons:** Interface feels slightly dated compared to newer web platforms; limited native customization options for custom forms; e-prescribing requires third-party add-ons.
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### 3. TheraNest
**Best For:** Mid-sized therapy clinics, non-profit agencies, and multi-provider group practices.
TheraNest is a flexible practice management and EMR system crafted for mental health practices, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations that require flexible administrative permissions, group session tracking, and customizable note templates.
* **Key Features:** Dedicated group therapy note creation; customizable progress notes and treatment plans; DSM-5 and ICD-10 code lookup; Wiley Practice Planner integration; integrated merchant processing and claim submission; patient portal.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered subscription based on the volume of active client profiles, making it scalable for practices with part-time or seasonal clinicians. (Contact vendor or view tiered website rates based on active client count).
* **Pros:** Strong multi-provider user permissions; efficient group note workflows; flexible client-count pricing model; dedicated reporting for practice performance metrics.
* **Cons:** User interface can occasionally feel cluttered; client portal setup can require initial administrative overhead; telehealth tools incur extra charges on lower tiers.
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### 4. Valant
**Best For:** Psychiatry practices, mid-to-large behavioral health clinics, and multidisciplinary group practices.
Valant was engineered specifically for behavioral health and psychiatric workflows. It places a strong emphasis on measurement-based care, prospective outcome tracking, and psychiatric prescribing workflows.
* **Key Features:** Built-in psychiatric e-prescribing with EPCS; prospective outcome measurement tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, GAD-2); structured narrative clinical note generation; automated workflow queues for clinicians and billers; comprehensive RCM service options available.
* **Pricing Model:** Subscription based on practice size, provider count, and chosen modules (Contact vendor for pricing).
* **Pros:** Native psychiatric e-prescribing capabilities; deep prospective measurement-based care tools; designed specifically for complex behavioral healthcare requirements.
* **Cons:** Higher financial investment than basic practice management software; longer onboarding and staff training window; workflow can feel overly structured for cash-pay solo therapists.
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### 5. Qualifacts (InSync / CareLogic / Credible)
**Best For:** Enterprise behavioral health organizations, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), addiction treatment centers, and state-funded agencies.
Qualifacts offers a suite of enterprise-grade EHR platforms designed for high-complexity, multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare systems. Its platforms excel in regulatory compliance, state reporting, and substance use disorder (SUD) care management.
* **Key Features:** Robust **42 CFR Part 2** consent engine and security partitioning; comprehensive CCBHC reporting metrics; advanced multidisciplinary treatment planning; complex group therapy and residential documentation; enterprise financial management and RCM.
* **Pricing Model:** Enterprise quote-based pricing depending on organizational scale, module selection, and deployment requirements (Contact vendor for pricing).
* **Pros:** Unmatched regulatory and compliance capabilities for SUD and CCBHC providers; deep custom reporting engine; capable of supporting residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs on a single system.
* **Cons:** Substantial capital investment required; steep learning curve; complex implementation phase requiring dedicated project management.
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### 6. Epic Systems (EpicCare Behavioral Health) / Oracle Health (Cerner)
**Best For:** Hospital-affiliated behavioral health units, academic medical centers, and integrated health networks.
For healthcare networks that integrate physical and behavioral health, enterprise EHR giants Epic Systems and Oracle Health (Cerner) provide dedicated behavioral health modules that bridge psychiatric documentation with enterprise medical records.
* **Key Features:** Complete inter-facility patient record sharing via Carequality and CommonWell networks; enterprise EPCS; granular privacy controls for mental health and SUD documentation; institutional revenue cycle management and inpatient bed tracking.
* **Pricing Model:** Custom enterprise licensing contract with substantial implementation, hosting, and maintenance fees (Contact vendor for pricing).
* **Pros:** Seamless integration between medical and psychiatric records; industry-standard interoperability; powerful population health analytics.
* **Cons:** Cost-prohibitive for independent practices; heavy administrative burden for outpatient therapy staff; complex interface not optimized for rapid psychotherapy documentation.
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## Behavioral Health EMR Comparison Matrix
| Vendor | Ideal Practice Size | Key Clinical Strengths | Note Formats Supported | 42 CFR Part 2 Support | e-Prescribing (EPCS) | Pricing Model |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **SimplePractice** | Solo to small group (1-10 providers) | Client portal, clean UI, intake automation | SOAP, DAP, Custom, Wiley | Basic HIPAA; manual consent | Available (Add-on) | Tiered SaaS ($29–$99/mo/user) |
| **TherapyNotes** | Solo to mid-sized outpatient (1-20 providers) | Structured workflow, billing reliability | SOAP, DAP, BIRP, Specialty | Basic HIPAA; manual consent | Available (Add-on) | Per-provider ($59/mo base + add-ons) |
| **TheraNest** | Mid-sized practices & non-profits | Group therapy workflows, scalable client tiers | Custom, Wiley, Group notes | Basic HIPAA; manual consent | Available (Add-on) | Tiered by active client count |
| **Valant** | Psychiatry & mid-to-large clinics | Measurement-based care, psychiatric documentation | Structured psychiatric & therapy notes | Advanced HIPAA security controls | Native EPCS included | Custom (Contact for pricing) |
| **Qualifacts** | Enterprise, CCBHCs, SUD centers | 42 CFR Part 2 compliance, complex agency reporting | Highly customizable, multi-specialty | Full native 42 CFR Part 2 engine | Native EPCS included | Custom enterprise contract |
| **Epic / Oracle Health** | Hospital systems, academic centers | Full health system interoperability, inpatient/outpatient | Institutional psychiatric templates | Enterprise compliance gates | Native EPCS included | Custom enterprise contract |
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## How to Choose the Right EMR: Decision Criteria for Practice Managers
Selecting an EMR system is a multi-year investment that impacts clinician satisfaction, patient retention, and revenue cycle stability. Practice leaders should follow a structured evaluation framework:
### Step 1: Identify Your Primary Clinical Specialty and Care Modality
* **Solo Outpatient Psychotherapy:** Prioritize platform simplicity, client self-service, low software overhead, and intuitive telehealth tools (e.g., SimplePractice, TherapyNotes).
* **Psychiatry & Medication Management:** Prioritize native EPCS, lab integrations, and prospective outcome monitoring tools (e.g., Valant).
* **Substance Use Disorder (SUD) / Addiction Medicine:** Ensure native compliance with **42 CFR Part 2** consent management to avoid regulatory liabilities (e.g., Qualifacts).
* **Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs):** Confirm the platform tracks required quality measures, social determinants of health (SDOH), and state reporting metrics.
### Step 2: Conduct a Privacy and Security Compliance Audit
Verify that the vendor signs a **Business Associate Agreement (BAA)** and offers granular role-based access control. If your practice treats SUD, ensure the EMR allows patients to grant or revoke explicit consent for sharing specific episode records with third-party medical providers.
### Step 3: Evaluate Billing and Revenue Cycle Workflows
Determine whether your practice manages billing in-house or outsources to an RCM partner. Look for native ERA/835 auto-posting, claim scrubbing for behavioral CPT codes (e.g., 90834, 90837, 90791), coverage authorization tracking, and automated patient copay collection.
### Step 4: Calculate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Beyond base subscription costs, factor in secondary operational expenses:
* Clearinghouse transaction fees for electronic claim submission.
* e-Prescribing setup and annual identity verification fees.
* Additional charges for SMS appointment reminders or client portal storage expansion.
* Data migration and staff training costs when transitioning from a legacy system.
### Step 5: Test User Experience with Frontline Clinicians
Before committing to a multi-year contract, involve practicing therapists and prescribers in a hands-on sandbox trial. An EMR that requires excessive clicking or cumbersome navigation will directly contribute to clinician fatigue and delayed note completion.
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## Conclusion
In 2026, there is no single "best" behavioral health EMR—only the best system for your clinic's operational scale, specialty, and financial model. Solo and small group therapy practices will find the greatest agility in dedicated cloud platforms like **SimplePractice** or **TherapyNotes**. Psychiatric practices benefit immensely from the outcome-tracking and prescribing capabilities of **Valant**. Meanwhile, enterprise agencies, CCBHCs, and SUD treatment centers must invest in high-compliance platforms like **Qualifacts** to navigate complex regulatory landscapes safely.
By aligning your clinical workflows with the right technology stack, practice leaders can reduce administrative friction, safeguard patient privacy, and deliver higher-quality behavioral healthcare.
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## Best Practice Management Software for Therapy Practices in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-16-best-practice-management-software-therapy/
Published: 2026-08-15
Topics: emr, practice-management, review
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Choosing the right Practice Management software is a vital operational decision for behavioral health clinics. We evaluate top platforms—including SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Valant, Tebra, and DrChrono—on scheduling, billing, compliance, and clinical workflows.
## Executive Summary & Industry Overview
In 2026, behavioral health clinic owners and practice managers face an operational landscape vastly different from five years ago. Hybrid service delivery—blending in-person visits with synchronous telehealth and asynchronous digital check-ins—has become standard across solo practices and multi-disciplinary clinics alike. Concurrently, insurance reimbursement requirements have tightened, requiring cleaner EDI claim submissions, mandatory eligibility checks, and rigorous measurement-based care (MBC) metrics to satisfy value-based care contracts.
While general healthcare giants like Epic and Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) dominate acute hospital systems and massive healthcare networks, specialized outpatient therapy practices require platforms optimized for behavioral health workflows. A general medical Electronic Health Record (EHR) often lacks native support for DSM-5-TR diagnostic trees, Wiley Treatment Planners, multi-client group notes, or the strict data-segregation mandates governing psychotherapy notes.
Selecting the right Practice Management (PM) software directly impacts clinician retention, patient satisfaction, clean-claim rates, and overhead costs. This review offers a practical, vendor-neutral analysis of the leading behavioral health practice management systems in 2026, examining features, pricing structures, clinical strengths, and decision criteria for practice leaders.
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## Behavioral Health-Specific PM Considerations
Generic medical software often fails to account for the unique regulatory, legal, and operational demands of mental health practices. When evaluating PM platforms, practice managers must evaluate candidates against five behavioral health specific benchmarks:
### 1. HIPAA vs. 42 CFR Part 2 Compliance
Under HIPAA, psychotherapy notes—defined as notes recorded by a mental health professional documenting private counseling sessions that are separated from the rest of the medical record—receive heightened privacy protections. A compliant PM system must allow clinicians to store progress notes (part of the designated record set) while keeping confidential process notes restricted. Furthermore, practices providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment must comply with 42 CFR Part 2, requiring granular patient consent tracking and re-disclosure protections that standard medical EMRs rarely accommodate out of the box.
### 2. Specialized Documentation & Treatment Planning
Mental health documentation relies on specific structures such as BIRP (Behavior, Intervention, Response, Plan), DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan), and SOAP frameworks. Top PM solutions integrate treatment planning suites—such as Wiley PracticePlanners—allowing clinicians to link diagnostic codes (ICD-10 / DSM-5-TR) to evidence-based objectives, interventions, and measurable goals.
### 3. Group Therapy & Multi-Client Documentation
Clinics offering group therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), family counseling, or couples therapy face unique documentation challenges. A robust PM platform must allow a single calendar event to spawn individual chart notes for each participant, ensuring that patient records remain strictly isolated to satisfy HIPAA privacy mandates during chart requests.
### 4. Telehealth & Integrated Client Portals
Patient engagement relies heavily on self-service web portals. Portals must support paperless demographic intake, digital consent signatures, insurance card uploads, secure messaging, and automated appointment reminders (SMS/Email). Integrated HIPAA-compliant video platforms with native billing integration reduce administrative friction compared to third-party video subscriptions.
### 5. Behavioral Health Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Behavioral health billing involves specialized CPT coding sets, including interactive complexity add-ons (+90785), prolonged services, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations (90791/90792), and psychotherapy time blocks (90834, 90837). Effective PM platforms feature electronic data interchange (EDI) tools for real-time insurance eligibility checks (270/271), 837P claim generation, electronic remittance advice (835 ERA) auto-posting, and integrated credit card processing (PCI-DSS compliant).
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## Top Practice Management Software Reviewed
### 1. SimplePractice
**Target Audience:** Solo practitioners, small-to-midsize group practices, and cash-based or hybrid billing clinics.
SimplePractice remains one of the most widely adopted cloud-based PM solutions for behavioral health. Renowned for its polished user experience, SimplePractice combines clinical documentation, client engagement, and billing into a single interface.
```
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| SIMPLEPRACTICE |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| [Client Portal] ---> [Intake Forms] ---> [Telehealth] |
| [Wiley Planners] --> [Progress Notes] --> [Auto-Bill] |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
```
* **Key Features:** Seamless paperless client portal, mobile app (iOS/Android), integrated HIPAA-compliant telehealth with screen sharing, Wiley Treatment Planners integration, auto-pay credit card processing, online client booking, and basic clearinghouse claim submission.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered monthly subscription per provider.
* *Starter:* ~$35/month (Basic features, single provider).
* *Essential:* ~$75/month (Includes telehealth, client portal, appointment reminders).
* *Plus:* ~$99/month (Includes group appointments, calendar sync, multiple locations, Wiley treatment planner add-ons). Additional team members incur extra monthly per-user fees.
* **Pros:**
* Market-leading, intuitive interface requiring minimal staff training.
* Exceptional client portal experience for online scheduling and digital onboarding.
* Robust mobile application enabling full practice administration on tablet or mobile devices.
* **Cons:**
* Tiered costs can add up quickly as group practices add administrative staff and additional clinicians.
* Custom reporting tools are less robust for complex financial modeling in large clinics.
* Clearinghouse claim scrubbing features are basic compared to dedicated enterprise medical billing platforms.
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### 2. TherapyNotes
**Target Audience:** Solo practitioners to midsize-and-large behavioral health group practices seeking structured documentation and robust billing.
TherapyNotes is a staple in the behavioral health community, known for its clinical documentation depth and strong customer support infrastructure.
* **Key Features:** Specialized note templates (Psychology Note, Treatment Plan, Termination Note, Group Note), integrated EDI clearinghouse billing, ERAs auto-posting, customizable client portal, built-in telehealth, appointment reminders, and role-based staff permission management.
* **Pricing Model:** Per-clinician monthly subscription.
* *Solo:* ~$59/month for a single provider.
* *Group:* ~$59/month for the first clinician, +$30/month for each additional licensed clinician.
* *Interns/Non-Prescribers:* ~$20/month per user. Administrative staff accounts are included at no additional cost.
* **Pros:**
* Highly cost-effective pricing structure for group practices due to free administrative user accounts and discounted secondary clinician seats.
* Exceptional toll-free phone and email customer support included in base pricing.
* Rigid, policy-compliant note structure that guides clinicians to complete thorough, audit-resistant documentation.
* **Cons:**
* User interface aesthetic feels somewhat dated compared to modern web applications.
* Telehealth functionality is comparatively basic, lacking advanced collaborative whiteboards or session tools.
* Customization options for intake forms and note templates are more restricted than in competitors like TheraNest.
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### 3. TheraNest (Therapy Brands)
**Target Audience:** Mental health clinics, non-profit agencies, community mental health centers (CMHCs), and educational therapy centers.
TheraNest, part of the Therapy Brands suite, provides a flexible practice management solution capable of supporting multi-specialty behavioral health clinics and organization-level reporting.
* **Key Features:** Flexible note template builder, DSM-5-TR diagnostic coding search, group note functionality, integrated billing and clearinghouse management, client portal, payroll reporting, and optional add-on managed billing services.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered pricing based on active client capacity rather than provider seat count.
* *Base Tier:* Starts at ~$39/month for up to 30 active clients.
* *Scaling Tiers:* Scales to ~$91/month for up to 100 active clients, with custom pricing tiers for larger rosters. Telehealth, SMS reminders, and clearinghouse features operate as add-on fees.
* **Pros:**
* Active-client pricing model can benefit clinics with part-time providers or high provider-to-client ratios.
* High degree of template customization for specialized disciplines (e.g., ABA, art therapy, occupational therapy).
* Strong reporting suite for provider productivity, payroll tracking, and cancellation metrics.
* **Cons:**
* Active client model requires diligent client archiving to avoid automatic tier upgrades.
* Multiple add-on costs (SMS reminders, telehealth, claim submission fees) can obscure total monthly expenses.
* Customer support response times vary depending on subscription level.
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### 4. Valant Medical Solutions
**Target Audience:** Midsize-to-large behavioral health practices, psychiatric clinics, and multi-disciplinary mental health organizations.
Valant is an enterprise-grade EHR and PM system built specifically for behavioral health and psychiatric practices. Unlike lightweight SaaS tools, Valant offers deep clinical analytics and specialized psychiatric workflows.
* **Key Features:** Measurement-based care integration (automated PHQ-9, GAD-7 tracking over time), prospective scheduling engine, electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), integrated billing/RCM, automated client onboarding workflows, and granular role-based permission control (supporting 42 CFR Part 2 mandates).
* **Pricing Model:** Custom quote based on practice size, provider count, and module selection (Contact for pricing).
* **Pros:**
* Built specifically for behavioral health and psychiatry, seamlessly handling complex medication management alongside therapy notes.
* Native outcome-tracking tools enable practices to measure clinical efficacy and satisfy value-based payer requirements.
* Advanced financial reporting and prospective scheduling engines designed for high-volume group operations.
* **Cons:**
* Significantly higher investment cost compared to solo/small-group platforms.
* Steeper learning curve and longer implementation timeline.
* Over-engineered for simple cash-pay solo therapy practices.
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### 5. Tebra (Formerly Kareo + PatientPop)
**Target Audience:** Multi-specialty practices, large outpatient behavioral clinics, and practices requiring enterprise-grade medical billing and patient acquisition.
Formed by the merger of Kareo (billing/PM) and PatientPop (practice growth), Tebra provides a robust platform suited for multi-specialty medical environments that include behavioral health providers.
* **Key Features:** Advanced claim scrubbing and RCM suite, custom clinical documentation templates, patient marketing and online reputation management, digital intake, online scheduling, real-time insurance verification, and comprehensive financial dashboards.
* **Pricing Model:** Custom quote based on modules (PM, EHR, Growth) and provider volume (Contact for pricing).
* **Pros:**
* Industry-leading medical billing and claim scrubbing capabilities, yielding high first-pass clean claim rates.
* Integrated patient growth engine helps private practices attract and convert new clients.
* Excellent for multi-disciplinary practices mixing psychotherapy, psychiatry, primary care, and physical medicine.
* **Cons:**
* Not exclusively built for mental health; requires initial configuration to set up behavioral health workflows.
* Pricing structure is premium and contractually binding.
* Higher complexity for clinicians who only require simple progress notes and basic billing.
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### 6. DrChrono
**Target Audience:** Psychiatric practices, medical/behavioral clinics, and tech-forward practices needing an open API or native mobile tablet experience.
DrChrono is a general medical EMR/PM platform known for its native iPad app and extensive API ecosystem, making it a compelling option for practices combining psychiatric medical services with therapy.
* **Key Features:** iPad-native EHR interface, customizable clinical form builder, e-prescribing with EPCS, integrated billing/RCM tools, patient portal, and a developer API store for third-party app integrations.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered custom plans (Prometheus, Hippocrates, Apollo) based on features and provider count (Contact for pricing).
* **Pros:**
* Exceptional native iOS/iPad experience, ideal for providers who prefer handwriting notes or using tablets during sessions.
* Open API allows custom integrations with specialized digital health tools, labs, and third-party tools.
* Strong e-prescribing and lab ordering capabilities for psychiatric prescribers.
* **Cons:**
* Lacks native therapy-specific features like Wiley Treatment Planners out of the box.
* Higher overall cost compared to therapy-dedicated platforms like TherapyNotes or SimplePractice.
* Setup requires significant template customization for non-prescribing mental health clinicians.
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## Practice Management Software Comparison Matrix
The table below summarizes the core attributes of each evaluated platform to assist practice decision-makers in shortlisting candidates:
| Software Platform | Target Practice Size | Standout Strengths | Integrated Telehealth & Portal | Pricing Structure | Ideal For |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **SimplePractice** | Solo to Midsize Group | UI/UX, Client Portal, Wiley Planners | **Yes** (Native, high quality) | Tiered per provider (~$35–$99+/mo) | Solo & small group hybrid/cash practices prioritizing ease of use. |
| **TherapyNotes** | Solo to Large Group | Phone Support, Group Rates, Billing | **Yes** (Native, basic) | Per provider (~$59/mo solo, +$30/add'l) | Insurance-heavy group practices needing structured billing & low admin cost. |
| **TheraNest** | Small to Large Clinics, Non-Profits | Flexible Templates, Client-based Tiers | **Yes** (Add-on feature) | Based on active client count (~$39–$91+/mo) | Non-profits, CMHCs, and clinics with many part-time clinicians. |
| **Valant** | Midsize to Enterprise Behavioral | Measurement-Based Care, EPCS, Analytics | **Yes** (Enterprise portal) | Custom Quote (Contact for pricing) | Large behavioral health groups & psychiatric clinics needing outcome tracking. |
| **Tebra** | Multi-Specialty & Large Clinics | Claim Scrubbing, RCM, Patient Growth | **Yes** (Full suite) | Custom Quote (Contact for pricing) | Multi-specialty clinics requiring high-end billing and practice growth tools. |
| **DrChrono** | Psychiatric & Multi-Disciplinary | iPad App, Open API, E-Prescribing | **Yes** (Native suite) | Custom Quote (Contact for pricing) | Prescribing providers and clinics needing custom integrations via API. |
---
## How to Choose: Decision Criteria for Practice Managers
Selecting a PM system is a multi-year commitment. Data migration between systems can be costly and disruptive. Practice managers should evaluate potential platforms across five core operational dimensions:
```
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| SELECTION DECISION FRAMEWORK |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. Practice Size & Provider Mix (Solo vs Group vs Prescribers) |
| 2. Clinical Workflows (Wiley, DSM-5, EPCS, Group Notes) |
| 3. Billing Model (In-House vs Clearinghouse vs Full RCM) |
| 4. Compliance & Data Security (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, BAA) |
| 5. Total Cost of Ownership (Subscription + Transaction Fees) |
+-------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### 1. Practice Size and Provider Mix
* **Solo Practitioners & Small Groups (< 5 Providers):** Prioritize platforms with minimal administrative overhead like **SimplePractice** or **TherapyNotes**. These platforms allow clinicians to handle their own scheduling, charting, and billing without dedicated administrative staff.
* **Large Groups & Enterprise Clinics (10+ Providers):** Look for platforms offering tiered permission roles, centralized clearinghouse management, and scalable user pricing. **TherapyNotes**, **TheraNest**, or **Valant** excel in these environments.
* **Psychiatric & Multi-Specialty Clinics:** If your practice employs MDs, DOs, or PMHNPs who prescribe controlled substances, e-prescribing (EPCS) and lab integrations become non-negotiable. **Valant**, **DrChrono**, or **Tebra** are far better equipped for medical prescribing than pure therapy PM tools.
### 2. Clinical Workflow Requirements
Identify your practice's primary modalities:
* If your practice conducts high-volume group therapy, test the platform’s group charting efficiency.
* If your clinicians rely on structured treatment plans, verify whether **Wiley PracticePlanners** are natively integrated or available as an add-on.
* If your contracts require **Measurement-Based Care (MBC)**, choose platforms like **Valant** that automatically send validated screeners (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5) to clients and graph scores over time.
### 3. Billing & Clearinghouse Architecture
Determine how your practice manages revenue cycle operations:
* **In-House Billing:** Ensure the software provides direct clearinghouse integration with real-time 270/271 eligibility checks and automated 835 ERA auto-posting.
* **Outsourced RCM:** If hiring a third-party medical billing company, ensure the platform supports external billing roles with permission-restricted access.
* **Credit Card Processing:** Evaluate merchant processing rates (typically integrated via Stripe or internal processors ranging from 2.75% to 3.5% + transaction fees).
### 4. Compliance, Data Ownership, and Portability
Always execute a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the vendor prior to storing Protected Health Information (PHI). Inquire specifically about:
* **Data Export Rights:** If you leave the platform, can you export complete chart notes, attachments, and billing ledgers in standard formats (PDF, CSV, JSON), or does the vendor charge data extraction fees?
* **Audit Trails:** Ensure the system logs every access, edit, and deletion of clinical notes to satisfy HIPAA security audits.
### 5. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculation
Look beyond the base subscription price. Calculate total monthly expenditure using the following formula:
$$\text{Total Monthly TCO} = \text{Base Subscription} + (\text{Additional Provider Seats}) + \text{Add-On Fees} + \text{Transaction Fees}$$
Where:
* **Add-On Fees** include telehealth charges, SMS appointment reminders, and Wiley planner licenses.
* **Transaction Fees** include credit card merchant fees and clearinghouse fees per claim (if not included in base subscription).
---
## Final Takeaways & Recommendations
In 2026, there is no single "best" practice management system for every behavioral health clinic; the optimal choice depends entirely on your clinic's scale, clinician mix, and billing structure:
* Choose **SimplePractice** if you run a solo or small-to-midsize therapy practice seeking the highest quality client portal, sleek UI, and effortless all-in-one management.
* Choose **TherapyNotes** if you operate an insurance-focused group therapy practice where predictable pricing, free administrative seats, structured documentation, and reliable phone support are paramount.
* Choose **TheraNest** if you manage a community mental health organization, non-profit, or clinic with variable clinician hours where active-client pricing provides financial flexibility.
* Choose **Valant** or **Tebra** if you lead a midsize-to-large behavioral health enterprise or psychiatric practice that requires advanced clinical outcome measures, EPCS e-prescribing, and enterprise-grade billing capabilities.
Before committing, request live demonstrations from your top two candidates, test their client portal workflow on a mobile device, and request written confirmation of their data export policies. Investing time in evaluating these platforms will yield long-term operational stability, cleaner billing cycles, and a better experience for both providers and clients.
---
## Best RCM and Medical Billing Services for Behavioral Health in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-17-best-rcm-services-behavioral-health/
Published: 2026-08-15
Topics: emr, practice-management, review
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Choosing the right revenue cycle management provider is essential for behavioral health practices navigating complex reimbursement rules. Here is an independent comparison of top RCM services in 2026.
## The Hidden Complexities of Behavioral Health Billing in 2026
For owners and practice managers of behavioral health clinics, psychiatric groups, and therapy practices, revenue cycle management (RCM) is frequently the single largest driver of operational stress. Unlike standard medical specialties, behavioral health billing involves intricate coding rules, strict session-based time limits, complex pre-authorization requirements, and evolving telehealth regulations across state lines.
As commercial insurance payers push higher rates of claim denials and introduce stricter medical necessity audits in 2026, relying on inefficient in-house billing or generalist medical billing firms can severely strain cash flow. A specialized behavioral health RCM partner ensures that claim scrubbing, real-time eligibility verification, denial management, payment posting, and patient collection workflows are tailored to mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) billing.
In this independent guide, *thera.news* reviews the leading RCM service providers serving behavioral health clinics in 2026. We examine feature sets, compliance standards, integrations with leading EHR platforms—including SimplePractice, TheraNest, Valant, Epic, and Oracle Health (Cerner)—and key operational pros and cons to help clinic leaders select the right billing partner.
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## Critical Behavioral Health Billing & Compliance Considerations
Before selecting an RCM partner, practice managers must evaluate whether a billing vendor understands the specialized regulatory and clinical workflows unique to mental health:
1. **42 CFR Part 2 & HIPAA Compliance:** Practices offering substance use disorder treatment operate under heightened confidentiality standards. External RCM vendors must support strict data segmentation and consent tracking when processing billing records and secondary payer claims.
2. **Pre-Authorization & Concurrent Reviews:** Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and residential treatment facilities require ongoing utilization management (UM) and authorization extensions. RCM vendors must seamlessly coordinate with clinical teams to prevent unbilled care.
3. **Supervised & Multi-Tier Provider Billing:** Mental health practices frequently deploy pre-licensed associate therapists, psychological interns, and nurse practitioners working under supervising physicians. RCM providers must correctly handle incident-to billing, supervisor NPI taxonomy mappings, and payer-specific credentialing rules.
4. **Telehealth Modifiers & Place of Service (POS) Codes:** Navigating POS 10 (telehealth in patient home) versus POS 02 (telehealth outside patient home), alongside modifiers (95, GT, FQ, 98), requires automated claim-scrubbing engines tuned to regional payer mandates.
5. **Group Therapy & Time-Based Psychotherapy Coding:** Accurate coding for timed therapy sessions (e.g., CPT 90832, 90834, 90837), combined Evaluation and Management (E/M) services (99213–99215), and group therapy (90853) demands scrubbing rules that catch duplicate time entries or improper code pairings before submission.
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## Top Behavioral Health RCM Service Providers Reviewed
### 1. AdvancedCare RCM (RCMBoost)
**Overview:** AdvancedCare provides an AI-augmented practice management and RCM solution with its dedicated RCMBoost service built specifically for outpatient behavioral health, psychiatric groups, and addiction treatment centers.
* **Key Features:** Automated real-time eligibility verification, AI-driven pre-submission claim scrubbing, specialized SUD/IOP authorization tracking, omnichannel patient statements (via Inbox Health integration), end-to-end appeal management, and custom financial reporting dashboards.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Integrates natively with AdvancedCare EHR and interfaces with major enterprise systems via HL7/FHIR APIs.
* **Pricing Model:** Percentage-of-collections fee model (contact vendor for custom pricing quote).
* **Pros:**
* Exceptional claim scrubbing engine tuned for complex behavioral health codes.
* Strong AI automation reduces manual billing touchpoints and accelerates clean claim payout velocity.
* Comprehensive denial management workflow with dedicated billing specialists handling payer appeals.
* **Cons:**
* Highest value realized when bundled with their native technology stack.
* Onboarding process can require multi-week workflow alignment for large multi-site clinics.
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### 2. Quest National Services (Quest ND)
**Overview:** Quest National Services (Quest ND) is a established national billing agency offering full-cycle revenue cycle management tailored to psychiatry, psychology practices, and behavioral health facilities.
* **Key Features:** Full-cycle billing (charge entry, claim submission, secondary claim filing), insurance credentialing assistance, payer contract review, payment posting, dedicated A/R follow-up, and customized monthly revenue reporting.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Platform-agnostic; billing team works directly within practice EHRs such as SimplePractice, TheraNest, AdvancedMD, and Epic.
* **Pricing Model:** Standard percentage-of-collections model or customized fee structure (contact vendor for custom pricing quote).
* **Pros:**
* Practice-agnostic model allows clinics to keep their existing EHR software without data migration.
* Dedicated account managers specializing in mental health insurance contracts and state Medicaid programs.
* Transparent reporting on collection rates, aging accounts receivable, and write-off categories.
* **Cons:**
* Multi-specialty background means practices must ensure they are assigned a dedicated behavioral health pod.
* Less proprietary AI automation compared to pure health-tech RCM startups.
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### 3. Cittec Billing Services
**Overview:** Cittec offers tailored revenue cycle management and medical billing solutions focused on small to mid-sized independent medical and mental health practices seeking hands-on, high-touch support.
* **Key Features:** Direct electronic claim submission, real-time insurance eligibility checks, patient copay and balance collection, denial tracking and re-submission, patient statement generation, and practice financial audits.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Supports integrations with web-based practice management platforms and clearinghouses.
* **Pricing Model:** Contact vendor for pricing (typically structured as a percentage of net collections or flat monthly fee).
* **Pros:**
* Personalized, high-touch account management with direct communication channels for practice staff.
* Thorough manual reviews of rejected claims and swift appeal resubmissions.
* Accessible option for boutique group therapy practices.
* **Cons:**
* Smaller operational scale compared to national enterprise RCM vendors.
* Limited advanced predictive analytics for large, multi-state behavioral health networks.
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### 4. Tebra (Kareo RCM)
**Overview:** Formed through the merger of Kareo and PatientPop, Tebra delivers an all-in-one practice automation platform coupled with managed RCM services heavily utilized by independent mental health practitioners and psychiatric clinics.
* **Key Features:** Integrated electronic claim scrubbing, clearinghouse management, patient self-payment portals, automated appointment fee collection, real-time claim status tracking, and granular business intelligence reporting.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Native integration with Tebra/Kareo EHR; flexible data import options for external systems.
* **Pricing Model:** Tiered software subscription plus percentage of collections for full RCM services (contact vendor for custom pricing quote).
* **Pros:**
* Seamless integration between patient scheduling, digital check-in, and backend billing.
* Modern, intuitive user interface for practice staff and clinicians.
* Strong automated patient engagement tools to minimize front-desk administrative burden.
* **Cons:**
* Advanced billing features and analytics require higher pricing tiers.
* RCM services are tightly linked to the Tebra platform ecosystem.
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### 5. Valant RCM Services
**Overview:** Valant is a behavioral health-specific EHR and practice management platform designed specifically for psychiatric practices, behavioral health clinics, and multi-disciplinary mental health agencies.
* **Key Features:** Behavioral health-specific code validation, automated pre-authorization alerts, prospective session tracking, electronic claim submission, payment posting, denial management, and deep behavioral health financial analytics.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Deeply integrated into the proprietary Valant Behavioral Health EHR platform.
* **Pricing Model:** Contact vendor for custom bundled pricing quote.
* **Pros:**
* Built exclusively for mental health workflows, eliminating generic medical billing workarounds.
* Excellent management of complex psychiatric documentation, multi-session billing, and group therapy notes.
* robust reporting tailored to behavioral health metrics (e.g., clinician productivity, session drop-off rates).
* **Cons:**
* Requires clinics to use Valant as their core EHR platform.
* Higher barrier to entry for solo practices or small cash-pay therapy groups.
---
### 6. PsychBiller / Specialized Behavioral Health Agencies
**Overview:** Specialized boutique agencies like PsychBiller focus 100% of their operational capacity on mental and behavioral health billing, serving solo therapists, group counseling centers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
* **Key Features:** Specialized mental health coding review, manual claim scrubbing, individual therapist NPI credentialing management, commercial and Medicaid mental health appeal handling, and direct insurance payer follow-up.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Highly adaptable; billing staff work directly inside popular therapy software including SimplePractice, TheraNest, TherapyNotes, and Breeze.
* **Pricing Model:** Percentage of monthly collections (contact vendor for custom pricing quote).
* **Pros:**
* Deep domain expertise in nuance-heavy mental health coding (e.g., interactive complexity 90785, prolonged services).
* High touchpoint support for individual practice owners unfamiliar with complex billing rules.
* Strong track record of navigating state-specific Medicaid behavioral health carve-outs.
* **Cons:**
* Scalability can be limited when managing large, complex multi-facility IOP/PHP operations.
* Fewer advanced technological features like automated AI patient billing chat systems.
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### 7. SimplePractice + Managed Billing Partner Ecosystem
**Overview:** While SimplePractice is primarily a practice management and EHR software platform, its integrated clearinghouse and certified RCM partner network allow therapy practices to combine automated software billing with third-party outsourced revenue cycle services.
* **Key Features:** Built-in electronic claim filing, auto-billing to patient credit cards, automated eligibility checks, claim status tracking, ERAs (Electronic Remittance Advice) auto-posting, and certified external billing partner integration.
* **EHR Compatibility:** Native to SimplePractice.
* **Pricing Model:** Monthly software subscription fee plus clearinghouse/processing fees; third-party RCM partners quote separately (contact vendor for pricing).
* **Pros:**
* The industry standard platform for independent private therapy practices and small group clinics.
* Highly automated self-service billing features for client copayments and direct credit card processing.
* Low technical overhead and rapid setup.
* **Cons:**
* Full denial resolution and complex insurance appeals fall back on practice staff unless hiring an external RCM partner.
* Less suited for high-volume psychiatric facilities, inpatient units, or multi-specialty medical behavioral practices.
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## Provider Comparison Matrix
| Vendor / Service | Primary Specialization | EHR Compatibility | Claim Scrubbing & Verification | Key Strength | Ideal Practice Size | Pricing Model |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **AdvancedCare (RCMBoost)** | Outpatient Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, SUD | Native + HL7/FHIR (Epic, Cerner, etc.) | Automated AI-driven scrubbing & real-time eligibility | AI-automated RCM workflow & rapid appeal resolution | Mid-size to enterprise group practices & SUD centers | Contact for pricing (% of collections) |
| **Quest ND** | Multi-specialty with Behavioral Health unit | Platform-Agnostic (SimplePractice, TheraNest, Epic) | Standard rules-based scrubbing & A/R management | Operates inside existing practice EHR | Small to enterprise clinics | Contact for pricing (% of collections) |
| **Cittec** | Small to mid-size medical & behavioral practices | Flexible Web Integrations | Manual & software scrubbing | High-touch personal account service | Solo & small group therapy clinics | Contact for pricing |
| **Tebra (Kareo)** | Independent medical & psychiatric practices | Native platform + external data import | Integrated clearinghouse scrubbing & eligibility | Unified front-office, EHR, and RCM platform | Solo to mid-size psychiatric practices | Contact for pricing (Tiered + %) |
| **Valant RCM** | Dedicated Behavioral Health & Psychiatry | Native to Valant EHR | Specialized behavioral health validation engine | Built exclusively for mental health clinical & financial workflows | Mid-size to large behavioral health groups | Contact for pricing (Bundled) |
| **PsychBiller** | Dedicated Mental Health & Therapy | Platform-Agnostic (TherapyNotes, SimplePractice) | Expert manual review & targeted claim scrubbing | Deep understanding of mental health codes & Medicaid | Solo practitioners & small group counseling | Contact for pricing (% of collections) |
| **SimplePractice Ecosystem** | Solo & small group outpatient therapy | Native platform | Automated clearinghouse submission & ERA posting | Industry-leading automated patient payment workflows | Solo to small group mental health practices | Platform subscription + processing fees |
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## How to Choose: Decision Criteria for Practice Managers
When evaluating revenue cycle management providers for your behavioral health organization, consider the following five core decision criteria:
### 1. In-House EHR Workflow vs. Dedicated Platform
Determine whether your practice prioritizes keeping its current clinical software (such as SimplePractice, TheraNest, or Epic) or is willing to adopt a bundled EHR/RCM solution (such as AdvancedCare, Valant, or Tebra). Platform-agnostic RCM vendors like Quest ND and PsychBiller eliminate the cost and disruption of EHR migration by logging directly into your existing system.
### 2. Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) on Denial Management
A billing company is only as good as its commitment to pursuing unpaid claims. Ensure your contract specifies transparent SLAs for:
* First-pass clean claim submission rates (aim for 95%+).
* Initial claim filing turnaround time (within 24–48 hours of note sign-off).
* Denial appeal turnaround window (resolution work started within 5 business days).
### 3. Specialty Fit: Outpatient Therapy vs. Psychiatric/SUD Facilities
Outpatient psychotherapy practices billing standard 45-minute or 60-minute individual sessions (CPT 90834/90837) have vastly different billing demands than intensive substance use disorder (SUD) facilities billing facility fees, bed days, toxicology screens, and daily IOP/PHP authorizations. Match your vendor’s core focus with your clinic’s specific service lines.
### 4. Patient Payment & Experience Technologies
With high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) dominating commercial coverage in 2026, patient financial responsibility accounts for a growing portion of practice revenue. Look for RCM services that offer modern patient billing solutions—such as automated text/email statements, card-on-file payment processing, and flexible payment plan management.
### 5. Transparency and Reporting Visibility
Never hand over your practice finances to a "black box" RCM vendor. Demand real-time access to executive financial dashboards showing key performance metrics:
* Days in Accounts Receivable (DAR) — target under 35 days.
* Net Collection Rate — target 96%+ for clean claims.
* Claim Rejection and Denial Rates broken down by payer and root cause code.
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## Summary & Recommendations
Selecting the right revenue cycle management provider is a strategic decision that directly impacts your behavioral health practice’s financial stability, clinician satisfaction, and operational scalability.
* **For enterprise behavioral health clinics, multi-site groups, and SUD/IOP programs:** **AdvancedCare (RCMBoost)** and **Valant RCM** offer the sophisticated automation, authorization tracking, and specialized scrubbing necessary to navigate complex multi-payer billing environments.
* **For established group practices seeking to retain their current EHR:** **Quest National Services (Quest ND)** provides strong platform-agnostic flexibility across leading systems like Epic and SimplePractice.
* **For solo practitioners and boutique counseling groups:** Specialized vendors such as **PsychBiller** or built-in solutions like **SimplePractice** deliver the right balance of simplicity, domain expertise, and affordable management.
By aligning your clinic’s clinical offerings, software infrastructure, and revenue goals with a specialized RCM partner, practice leaders can optimize revenue recovery while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
***
*Disclaimer: thera.news maintains strict editorial independence. We do not accept payment or sponsored placement for vendor reviews. All company specifications and feature evaluations reflect publicly available data and industry benchmarks as of August 2026. Contact individual vendors directly for tailored pricing proposals.*
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## Behavioral Health Payer Guide: Rates, Prior Auth, and Parity Compliance in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-18-behavioral-health-payer-guide-2026/
Published: 2026-08-15
Topics: emr, practice-management, review
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Navigating behavioral health reimbursement requires balancing payer rates, prior authorization hurdles, and mental health parity rules. Here is our authoritative 2026 review and comparative evaluation for practice owners and managers.
## Executive Summary & The 2026 Behavioral Health Contracting Landscape
For behavioral health clinic owners and practice managers, managing insurance payer relationships has reached a critical turning point in 2026. While patient demand for outpatient psychotherapy, psychiatric medication management, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment remains at historic highs, operational profitability hinges almost entirely on payer contracting, claims clean-pass rates, and administrative overhead management.
The landscape in 2026 is defined by three major macro shifts:
1. **Strengthened Mental Health Parity Enforcement**: Federal regulators and state insurance commissioners have ramped up audits under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Payers are under tighter scrutiny regarding non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs), such as stringent concurrent care reviews and restrictive credentialing panels.
2. **Automated & Algorithmic Prior Authorization**: Insurance carriers increasingly rely on automated utilization management engines. While some claim decisions are rendered instantly, algorithm-driven denial triggers for CPT code 90837 (60-minute psychotherapy) and partial hospitalization programs have created new administrative bottlenecks.
3. **Telehealth Parity Codification**: Post-pandemic temporary expansions have given way to permanent state-by-state mandates. While video-based tele-mental health enjoys broad parity across commercial carriers, audio-only reimbursement policies and inter-state licensure rules vary significantly among payers.
To help behavioral health leaders make informed panel enrollment and billing software decisions, *thera.news* evaluated seven major health insurance payers and managed care organizations (MCOs) operating in 2026. This guide assesses each carrier across reimbursement tiers, authorization friction, credentialing speed, network adequacy, and parity compliance record.
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## Major Behavioral Health Payers: 2026 Comprehensive Reviews
### 1. Optum / UnitedHealth Group (Optum Behavioral Health)
**Overview & Network Profile**: Optum Behavioral Health manages mental health and addiction services for UnitedHealthcare commercial plans, Medicare Advantage, and numerous employer self-funded ERISA accounts. It represents the largest commercial behavioral health network in the United States.
* **Key Features**: Direct integration with Optum Pay and Availity clearinghouses; automated eligibility verification (270/271 EDI transactions); standardized 837P claim workflows across top EMR platforms like SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, and Epic; dedicated care coordination for high-acuity cases.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Contracted Fee Schedule (Contact Payer / Location Dependent). Base rates typically follow a percentage of Medicare RBRVS, varying by clinician license (e.g., MD/DO, PhD/PsyD, vs. LCSW/LPC/LMFT).
* **Pros**:
* Unmatched market share and patient volume across nearly every geographic territory.
* Robust electronic remittance advice (835 ERA) integration, minimizing paper checks and manual reconciliation.
* Direct portal tools for real-time claim tracking and automated claims scrubbing.
* **Cons**:
* High utilization review friction, with frequent medical necessity audits on extended therapy sessions (CPT 90837).
* Prolonged credentialing timelines (often 90 to 120+ days) for new group practice additions.
* Lower average reimbursement multipliers for master’s-level therapists in saturated suburban markets.
---
### 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS State Plans & Elevance Health)
**Overview & Network Profile**: The Blue Cross Blue Shield federation comprises regional plans (e.g., CareFirst, Horizon BCBS) alongside multi-state giants like Elevance Health (formerly Anthem). BCBS plans hold dominant commercial market share in suburban and rural regions.
* **Key Features**: Deep local network footprint; broad acceptance of outpatient therapy codes (CPT 90834, 90837, 90791); standardized provider portals (Availity Essentials); established value-based care and pay-for-performance pilot programs for behavioral health group practices.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Regionally Negotiated Fee Schedules (Contact Local Plan). Rates vary significantly by state entity and geographic cost-of-living adjustments.
* **Pros**:
* Generally higher base reimbursement rates for licensed psychologists and psychiatric nurse practitioners compared to other commercial carriers.
* High patient loyalty and low member turnover, ensuring steady long-term caseloads for contracted clinics.
* Seamless interoperability with practice management systems including TheraNest, Valant, and Kareo/Tebra.
* **Cons**:
* Operational fragmentation across state lines—contracting with one state BCBS plan does not guarantee seamless cross-border claims processing for out-of-state remote patients.
* Inconsistent telehealth reimbursement policies between commercial plans and administrative services only (ASO) employer accounts.
---
### 3. Carelon Behavioral Health (Elevance Health / Formerly Beacon Health Options)
**Overview & Network Profile**: Operating as the specialized behavioral health organization under Elevance Health, Carelon manages carved-out mental health benefits for commercial plans, state Medicaid contracts, and municipal employee groups.
* **Key Features**: Specialized care management for complex mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD); dedicated case management support; support for 42 CFR Part 2 compliant SUD reporting workflows; integrated crisis management programs.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Contracted Fee Schedule / Value-Based Tiering (Contact Payer).
* **Pros**:
* Strong expertise and dedicated infrastructure for specialized behavioral health clinics, residential treatment facilities, and IOP/PHP programs.
* Tailored care authorization pathways that recognize complex, multi-diagnostic treatment plans better than general medical insurers.
* **Cons**:
* Administrative burden of navigating a separate carve-out portal for authorization, distinct from general medical benefit systems.
* Rigid prior authorization requirements for psychological and neuropsychological testing (CPT 96130/96136).
* Slower claim dispute resolution processes compared to direct commercial lines.
---
### 4. Cigna Healthcare / Evernorth Behavioral Health
**Overview & Network Profile**: Evernorth manages Cigna’s health services portfolio, overseeing behavioral health benefits for corporate employers, commercial plans, and expanding telehealth partnerships.
* **Key Features**: Industry-leading telehealth coverage frameworks, including permanent audio-only billing rules for rural patients; automated eligibility and benefits verification; streamlined credentialing via CAQH ProView integration; integrated EAP-to-outpatient care transition models.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Negotiated Fee Schedule (Contact Payer).
* **Pros**:
* Progressive tele-mental health policies and transparent coverage guidelines across state lines.
* Responsive electronic claims processing with fast clearinghouse turnarounds via electronic funds transfer (EFT).
* Clear clinical guidelines for group therapy (CPT 90853) and family therapy (CPT 90847).
* **Cons**:
* Aggressive automated audit algorithms monitoring session duration frequencies.
* Strict network panel closures in select urban zip codes, citing local network adequacy saturation.
---
### 5. Aetna / CVS Health (Aetna Behavioral Health)
**Overview & Network Profile**: Integrated into CVS Health, Aetna Behavioral Health leverages retail health infrastructure, corporate EAP programs (Resources for Living), and traditional commercial/Medicare Advantage health plans.
* **Key Features**: Direct synergy with CVS MinuteClinic and primary care referral networks; rapid 276/277 claim status responses; streamlined CAQH attestation workflows; support for collaborative care model (CoCM) billing CPT codes (99492–99494).
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Standardized Fee Schedule (Contact Payer).
* **Pros**:
* Expedited credentialing turnaround times (averaging 45 to 60 days) for practices maintaining clean CAQH profiles.
* Clean integration with major electronic medical record (EMR) suites, including Oracle Cerner, Epic, and SimplePractice.
* Excellent coverage transparency for intake diagnostic evaluations (CPT 90791).
* **Cons**:
* Noticeable rate compression for master's-level clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) relative to doctoral providers.
* Value-based incentive programs often require extensive clinical outcome metric submissions (e.g., PHQ-9 / GAD-7 scores) to unlock top tier bonuses.
---
### 6. Magellan Health (Magellan Behavioral Health)
**Overview & Network Profile**: A longstanding managed behavioral healthcare pioneer, Magellan handles specialized behavioral health carve-outs, public sector Medicaid contracts, employee assistance programs, and federal employee health plans.
* **Key Features**: Comprehensive management of intensive behavioral healthcare, autism spectrum disorder (ABA) therapies, and community mental health services; direct provider portal for utilization management.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: Contracted Fee Schedule / Fee-for-Service (Contact Payer).
* **Pros**:
* Robust contract presence in public sector safety-net programs and state Medicaid carve-outs.
* Tailored authorization pathways for high-acuity crisis intervention and intensive outpatient services.
* **Cons**:
* Lower average commercial reimbursement fee schedules compared to BCBS or Optum.
* Provider portal user experience feels dated, occasionally requiring manual documentation uploads for prior authorization extensions.
---
### 7. State Medicaid Programs & Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
**Overview & Network Profile**: State-administered Medicaid programs (e.g., Sunshine Health in FL, Superior HealthPlan in TX, UHC Community Plan) provide essential coverage for low-income individuals, children, and safety-net populations.
* **Key Features**: Mandatory coverage for core mental health, peer support, substance use disorder treatment, and case management; strict compliance with federal MHPAEA parity mandates; public fee schedules.
* **Pricing / Reimbursement Model**: State-Mandated Fee Schedule (Publicly Available via State DHS / AHCA Fee Schedules).
* **Pros**:
* High, reliable patient volume and guaranteed safety-net population demand.
* Full coverage for specialized community-based services, peer specialists, and 42 CFR Part 2 SUD rehabilitation programs.
* Guaranteed protection against arbitrary benefit caps under federal Medicaid parity rules.
* **Cons**:
* Significantly lower reimbursement rates (typically 45% to 65% of commercial market averages).
* Burdensome administrative paperwork for prior authorizations, concurrent reviews, and re-credentialing.
* Strict claim submission windows and high initial rejection rates for minor demographic or coding mismatches.
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## 2026 Behavioral Health Payer Comparison Matrix
The table below compares the seven major behavioral health payers on key operational metrics relevant to practice owners and billing managers:
| Payer / Organization | Average Reimbursement Tier | Prior Auth Friction | Telehealth Parity Level | Credentialing Speed | Parity Compliance Record | Key Clearinghouse & EMR Support |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Optum / UHC** | Moderate to High | High (Frequent 90837 audits) | Full Video / Conditional Audio | Slow (90–120+ days) | Mixed (Active federal/state NQTL audits) | Availity, Optum Pay, Epic, SimplePractice |
| **Blue Cross Blue Shield** | High (State dependent) | Moderate | Full Video / State Parity Mandates | Moderate (60–90 days) | Good (State-level oversight) | Availity, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, Valant |
| **Carelon Behavioral** | Moderate | High (Carve-out rules) | Full Video / Standard Audio | Moderate (60–90 days) | Mixed (Carve-out NQTL scrutiny) | Direct Portal, Availity, Enterprise EMRs |
| **Cigna / Evernorth** | Moderate to High | Moderate | Full Video & Audio Parity | Fast (45–60 days) | Good | Evernorth Portal, Waystar, SimplePractice |
| **Aetna / CVS Health** | Moderate | Low to Moderate | Full Video / Conditional Audio | Fast (45–60 days) | Good | Availity, Change Healthcare, Tebra, Cerner |
| **Magellan Health** | Moderate to Low | High | Standard Video / Limited Audio | Moderate (60–90 days) | Mixed | Magellan Portal, Change Healthcare |
| **State Medicaid MCOs** | Low (State fixed) | Very High | Full Video & Mandatory Audio | Slow (90–120 days) | Highly Regulated (Strict federal rules) | State MMIS, Availity, Community EMRs |
---
## Specialized Behavioral Health Compliance & Practice Management Considerations
Operating a profitable and compliant behavioral health clinic in 2026 requires linking payer contracting directly with practice management systems (PMS) and electronic medical records (EMR). Key operational considerations include:
### 1. HIPAA Harmonization & 42 CFR Part 2 Compliance
The federal realignment of 42 CFR Part 2 rules with HIPAA privacy guidelines has simplified billing for substance use disorder (SUD) programs. Clinics can now utilize single patient consent forms for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO). However, billing systems must still enforce granular consent tracking when submitting 837P claims to third-party payers like Carelon or Magellan, ensuring SUD diagnostic codes (ICD-10 F10–F19 series) are restricted to authorized payers only.
### 2. Group Notes & Family Therapy Coding Rules
Claim denials frequently stem from improper documentation of CPT 90853 (Group Psychotherapy) and CPT 90846/90847 (Family Psychotherapy). Payers like Optum and BCBS require individualized treatment plan goals for each participant in a group session. Practice management software must support multi-client group note sign-offs while maintaining separate confidential client charts.
### 3. EMR & Clearinghouse Integration
Modern behavioral health EMRs—such as **SimplePractice**, **TherapyNotes**, **TheraNest**, **Valant**, and enterprise platforms like **Epic** and **Oracle Cerner**—must maintain seamless EDI electronic transactions:
* **270/271 (Eligibility & Benefit Verification)**: Automated real-time checks prior to every appointment prevent unexpected copay or deductible shifts.
* **837P (Professional Claim Submission)**: EMRs should feature integrated claim scrubbers that flag code combinations vulnerable to prior auth triggers (e.g., CPT 90837 paired with interactive complexity 90785).
* **835 (Electronic Remittance Advice - ERA)**: Direct auto-posting of ERA files reduces manual billing labor by up to 80%.
---
## How to Choose: Strategic Decision Criteria for Clinic Owners
Selecting which health insurance panels to join—and which to decline—requires a data-driven approach tailored to your practice size and clinician mix.
```
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Step 1: Calculate Operational Cost Per Clinical Hour |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
|
v
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Step 2: Audit Payer Fee Schedules (CPT 90834/90837) |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
|
v
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Step 3: Evaluate Administrative Friction & Denial % |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
|
v
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Step 4: Construct Optimal Payer Mix (e.g., 60/30/10) |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
```
### 1. Calculate the Net Reimbursement Yield
Never evaluate a payer based solely on gross contracted rates. Calculate the **Net Reimbursement Yield**:
$$\text{Net Yield} = \text{Contracted Rate} \times (1 - \text{Denial Rate}) - \text{Administrative Cost Per Claim}$$
If Carrier A pays \$130 for CPT 90837 but requires 45 minutes of staff time in prior authorization phone calls and has a 12% initial denial rate, its net yield may be lower than Carrier B paying \$110 with instant automated 835 clearinghouse approval.
### 2. Leverage Network Adequacy Gaps in Negotiations
If local commercial panels (e.g., BCBS or Optum) are closed to single practitioners, group practice owners can request single-case agreements or network access exceptions by demonstrating specialized services:
* Bilingual or culturally specialized therapy.
* Child/adolescent psychiatry and pediatric behavioral healthcare.
* Specialized trauma (EMDR) or intensive outpatient eating disorder programs.
### 3. Establish a Balanced Payer Portfolio
A resilient behavioral health business model avoids over-reliance on a single commercial carrier. A balanced target portfolio for a 10-clinician group practice often looks like:
* **50%–60% Tier-1 Commercial Payers** (BCBS, Aetna, Cigna) for core baseline revenue.
* **20%–30% Value-Based / Specialized Payers** (Optum, Carelon) with active care coordination.
* **10%–20% Medicaid / Public Safety-Net** to satisfy community mission and federal grant requirements.
* **10%+ Private Pay / Out-of-Network** to maintain healthy profit margins.
---
## Final Verdict & Recommendations for 2026
* **Best for General Outpatient Practices**: **Blue Cross Blue Shield** and **Aetna** deliver the strongest combination of consistent rates, reasonable credentialing speed, and modern clearinghouse support across major EMR platforms.
* **Best for Tele-Mental Health Specialists**: **Cigna / Evernorth** leads the market in clear, nationwide tele-health parity guidelines and fast electronic claim turnarounds.
* **Best for High-Acuity & SUD Clinics**: **Carelon Behavioral Health** and **Optum** offer dedicated care pathways, provided your administrative team is equipped to manage rigorous utilization reviews.
* **Best for Community Safety-Net Clinics**: **State Medicaid Programs** backed by automated 270/271 eligibility verification within specialized EMRs like Valant or TherapyNotes ensure stable volume while upholding federal mental health parity standards.
---
## The Fragmented Safety Net: Navigating School Mental Health Funding, Social Media Liability, and Workforce Ratios in 2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-14-youth-school-mental-health-2026/
Published: 2026-08-14
Topics: youth-mental-health, school-based-care, policy-and-litigation, clinical-practice
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> As emergency federal funding expires and landmark tech litigation reaches critical verdicts, behavioral health clinicians face a restructured landscape for adolescent care.
## The Shifting Architecture of Youth Mental Health in 2026
For outpatient therapists, child psychiatrists, and school-linked behavioral health clinicians, the ecosystem surrounding adolescent care has entered a transitional phase. Over the past three years, youth mental health was largely defined by emergency responses to widespread psychological distress, supported by transient federal relief funds and heightened public urgency. As of mid-2026, however, the structural scaffolding underlying school-based services is undergoing a deep reorganization.
Clinicians are now operating at the intersection of three major structural forces: the exhaustion of pandemic-era federal relief funding, unprecedented legal accountability for social media platforms, and a expanding patchwork of state legislative mandates imposed on understaffed school districts. While epidemiological indicators offer modest signals of stabilization in youth mortality, clinical demand remains extraordinarily high. Understanding these macro-level policy, legal, and funding dynamics is essential for outpatient practitioners who rely on schools as primary referral partners, diagnostic context providers, and frontline crisis intervention allies.
## The Post-ESSER Funding Cliff and Federal Contracting Pressures
The financial baseline for school-based mental health has shifted significantly following the expiration of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) framework. Distributed across three waves to alleviate pandemic disruptions, ESSER represented a historic $190 billion federal investment, a significant portion of which school districts allocated toward hiring co-located social workers, contracting with community mental health centers (CMHCs), and embedding tier-2 behavioral interventions.
The final spending deadlines for ESSER III funds—extending through early 2026 for districts granted liquidation extensions—have now passed, pushing school systems across the country over a long-anticipated fiscal cliff. Districts that relied on temporary dollars to finance permanent clinical positions have been forced to absorb these costs into local operating budgets or eliminate services altogether.
Simultaneously, supplemental federal funding mechanisms established under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of 2022 have encountered operational friction. Designed to inject $1 billion into the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program and the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program, these initiatives aimed to expand the pipeline of licensed counselors, social workers, and school psychologists. However, administrative reviews and federal spending adjustments in 2025 resulted in freezes and delayed disbursements for several multi-year grant awards, restricting the capacity of rural and economically under-resourced districts to maintain contracted mental health services.
Compounding these budgetary constraints are ongoing adjustments within Medicaid school-based billing. Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated technical guidance encouraging states to simplify administrative claiming for school-based behavioral healthcare, implementation across state agencies remains uneven. Increased documentation requirements and revised reimbursement thresholds have created administrative barriers for smaller districts attempting to establish sustainable fee-for-service models. For private practitioners and community agencies relying on school-contracted service agreements, these funding shifts mean that referral pathways are becoming tighter, more formal, and increasingly dependent on localized funding mechanisms.
## Adolescent Mortality and Crisis Trends: Reading the 2024–2026 Data
Interpreting the clinical trajectory of adolescent mental health requires distinguishing between mortality outcomes and broader psychological distress metrics. Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) show that overall suicide rates among youth and young adults aged 10 to 24 experienced a slight decline in 2024 compared to the historic peaks recorded in 2021.
Provisional NCHS tracking into early 2026 indicates that this plateau has largely held at the national level. The reduction in mortality has been driven primarily by decreases among adolescent males and specific demographic subgroups, including non-Hispanic White, Asian, and American Indian/Alaska Native youth.
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & SCHOOL METRICS (2024–2026) │
├───────────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ National Counselor-Student Ratio │ 372:1 (ASCA Target: 250:1) │
│ High School Counselor Average │ 195:1 – 224:1 (Target Met) │
│ Elementary/Middle School Average │ 571:1 – 694:1 (Severely Deficit) │
│ States Meeting 250:1 Benchmark │ 4 States (VT, NH, HI, CO) │
│ Primary Lethal Means in Mortality │ Firearms (>50% of Youth Suicides) │
└───────────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
However, these mortality reductions do not signify a resolution of the underlying behavioral health crisis:
1. **Persistent Ideation Rates:** Community-level screening metrics gathered by organizations such as Mental Health America in 2025 demonstrated that self-reported frequent suicidal ideation among adolescents seeking online assessments reached elevated levels, highlighting a persistent volume of sub-acute distress.
2. **Emergency Department Utilization:** CDC Mental Health Data Channel tracking through mid-2026 shows that emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts and severe panic presentations among adolescent females remain elevated relative to pre-2020 baselines.
3. **Demographic Disparities:** The decline in suicide mortality has not been uniformly distributed. Rates among Black adolescents, particularly young males aged 15 to 19, have exhibited resilience against broader national downward trends, underscoring ongoing inequities in community-based crisis access.
4. **Lethal Means Involvement:** Firearms remain the predominant method in over half of all youth suicide fatalities. Clinical risk mitigation efforts continue to emphasize safe storage screening and lethal means counseling as mandatory standards of practice.
For clinicians, these epidemiological figures underscore a critical reality: while mortality prevention initiatives and crisis lines like 988 have established vital safety nets, the overall volume of distress entering outpatient practices has not diminished; rather, its presentation has become more complex.
## Product Safety in the Courts: The Social Media Litigation Landscape
One of the most consequential developments influencing adolescent behavioral health is the evolving judicial consensus regarding social media platform design. Consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, *In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation* (MDL 3047)—alongside California’s coordinated Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding (JCCP 5255)—has reached critical procedural and evidentiary milestones.
Historically, technology companies successfully invoked Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 to secure broad immunity from claims involving user-generated content. However, key federal appellate rulings in late 2025 and mid-2026 affirmed a fundamental legal distinction: claims premised on defective product design and harmful feature architecture are not shielded by Section 230.
The litigation focuses on non-speech product mechanics engineered to maximize screen duration and user engagement:
* **Algorithmic Intermittent Reinforcement:** Variable reward notification structures designed to induce compulsive checking behavior.
* **Infinite Scroll and Auto-Play:** The removal of natural stopping cues, contributing to severe circadian sleep disruption among adolescents.
* **Biometric and Visual Distortion Filters:** Algorithmic augmentation features linked to dysmorphic body image perceptions and restrictive eating pathologies.
* **Engagement-Driven Content Feeds:** Recommendation loops that rapidly push vulnerable youth toward content depicting self-harm, severe calorie restriction, or explicit suicidality.
The legal landscape shifted further in March 2026 following the verdict in the *K.G.M.* bellwether trial, where a California jury awarded both compensatory and punitive damages against major platform parent companies, finding that specific product features posed foreseeable risks to minor users without adequate safety controls. Concurrently, public school districts—such as Kentucky's Breathitt County Schools, which secured a landmark $27 million settlement in May 2026—have successfully argued that platform design features directly created a public nuisance that drained educational resources toward crisis management.
For therapists, this legal shift reframes client interactions with digital platforms. Excessive social media engagement is increasingly evaluated not merely as an issue of poor adolescent self-regulation, but as an interaction with intentionally designed digital environments that present distinct clinical risks.
## Staffing Realities: School Counselor Ratios and State Mandates
The operational environment within schools directly governs how quickly a struggling student is identified and supported. According to data compiled by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 school years, the national average student-to-school-counselor ratio stands at **372:1**. Although this represents a minor numerical change from previous years, it remains far above the ASCA recommended benchmark of **250:1**.
```
ASCA Benchmark vs. Actual Staffing Ratios (2024–2026)
ASCA Recommended Target ─────── [250:1]
National Average ────────────── [372:1]
High School Average ─────────── [195:1 - 224:1]
Elem / Middle School Average ── [571:1 - 694:1]
```
Behind this national figure lies severe structural disparity across grade levels and state lines:
* **Grade-Level Imbalance:** High schools nationally average between **195:1 and 224:1**, meeting the ASCA standard due to academic tracking and college-readiness requirements. In contrast, elementary and middle schools endure ratios between **571:1 and 694:1**, leaving early adolescent mental health issues largely unmonitored until severe disruption occurs.
* **Geographic Inequality:** Only four states—Vermont, New Hampshire, Hawaii, and Colorado—have met the 250:1 target statewide. In under-resourced states, ratios frequently exceed 500:1.
Concurrently, state legislatures have enacted explicit statutory mandates regarding student mental health. Minnesota passed legislation requiring all public and charter schools to integrate mandatory, evidence-based mental health instruction into K–12 curricula starting in the 2026–2027 school year. In Texas, state rules finalized in late 2024 mandate that school districts train 25% of all staff in behavioral health identification by the 2025–2026 school year, scaling to 100% by 2028. Meanwhile, Michigan enacted a comprehensive school safety and mental health legislative package in January 2025, mandating behavioral threat assessment teams in all public schools by October 1, 2026.
These statutory mandates create a challenging reality: while schools are legally required to screen, instruct, and identify youth in distress, their internal professional capacity to deliver ongoing individual care remains heavily constrained. Consequently, schools are identifying higher numbers of students requiring care while possessing fewer resources to provide it internally, driving increased referral volume directly into community-based outpatient practices.
## What This Means for Your Practice
For private practitioners, group practice directors, and outpatient clinicians, these macro shifts necessitate specific adjustments in clinical practice, intake workflows, and inter-professional collaboration:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CLINICAL PRACTICE ACTION ITEMS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 1. Formalize Release Protocols (FERPA / HIPAA alignment) │
│ 2. Audit Digital Architecture Use in Intake Assessments │
│ 3. Implement Routine Firearms & Lethal Means Screening Protocols │
│ 4. Establish Direct Consultation Channels with School Counselors │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
### 1. Re-engineering School Referral and Intake Workflows
Because school counselors are managing high student ratios alongside new state identification mandates, referral communications sent to private clinicians may be minimal or crisis-driven.
* **Establish Direct Lines:** Proactively establish formal communication channels with local school counseling departments. Provide clear guidance on your practice's clinical scope, intake availability, and accepted insurance plans.
* **Streamline FERPA/HIPAA Compliance:** Develop standardized, bilateral release-of-information (ROI) consent forms at intake that explicitly allow communication between outpatient clinicians and school-based support personnel, identifying specific school staff by role to avoid delay during crisis moments.
### 2. Evolving Digital Safety Assessments
In light of findings from MDL 3047 litigation, clinical assessments of adolescent media use should move beyond tracking total "screen time" to evaluating specific design-driven interactions.
* **Assess Structural Disruptions:** Screen routinely for sleep architecture disruption caused by late-night notification loops and auto-play mechanics.
* **Evaluate Algorithmic Content Loops:** Assess whether adolescent clients experiencing acute anxiety, eating dysregulation, or depressive symptoms are caught in automated content funnels. Incorporate active psychoeducation on platform mechanics into cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy frameworks.
### 3. Adapting to the Post-ESSER Care Continuum
With school-based clinical contracts declining due to fiscal cliff budget cuts, outpatient therapists must anticipate reduced step-down support within the school environment.
* **In-Session Generalization:** Do not assume that a student returning to school from an intensive outpatient program (IOP) or inpatient unit will receive daily monitoring from a school social worker.
* **Structured Accommodation Plans:** Write specific, actionable accommodation requests within Section 504 plans or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)—such as scheduled sensory breaks, designated safe contacts, or modified testing environments—that non-clinical teaching staff can execute directly without requiring ongoing therapeutic oversight.
### 4. Rigorous Lethal Means and Safety Planning
Given the epidemiological persistence of firearm involvement in adolescent self-harm and the high volume of youth-reported ideation, lethal means counseling must remain an integral, documented component of care.
* **Universal Screening:** Conduct explicit, non-judgmental lethal means inquiries during initial assessments and routine safety plan updates for all adolescent clients presenting with mood disorders or impulsivity.
* **Parental Engagement:** Provide concrete, structured guidance to caregivers regarding lockbox deployment, firearm cable locking, and secure prescription medication storage, documenting these interventions explicitly within the medical record.
As the structural landscape of youth mental health continues to evolve throughout 2026, working therapists serve as a critical bridge. By understanding the policy pressures, legal precedents, and staffing challenges impacting schools, clinicians can navigate inter-agency collaboration effectively and maintain robust, protective care for the adolescents they serve.
---
## The Behavioral Health Workforce Realignment: Licensing Compacts, Prescriber Shortages, and Supervision Reforms in 2025-2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-13-workforce-licensure-2026-update/
Published: 2026-08-13
Topics: behavioral-health, licensure, counseling-compact, workforce-policy, supervision
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> An in-depth analysis of how state-by-state Counseling Compact launches, severe psychiatric supply-demand deficits, GME residency slot expansions, and modernized supervision rules are restructuring clinical practice.
## The Structural Crisis and the Legislative Response
The American behavioral health system is navigating a period of profound structural realignment. For decades, mental health care delivery was constrained by rigid geographic licensing borders, archaic supervisory requirements, and a widening structural mismatch between patient demand and clinician availability. In 2025 and 2026, those legacy frameworks have met unprecedented policy intervention at both state and federal levels.
Driven by historic workforce shortages and the permanent integration of virtual care into clinical practice, regulatory bodies and legislatures have accelerated sweeping reforms. Interstate licensure compacts for counselors and social workers have transitioned from legislative drafts to live operational portals. Federal agencies have codified permanent virtual supervision rules, while Congress and state assemblies have targeted the acute prescriber deficit through targeted Graduate Medical Education (GME) allocations and scope-of-practice expansions.
For working therapists, practice owners, and clinical supervisors, these statutory shifts are not distant administrative policy—they redefine daily clinical practice, multi-state risk management, associate training, and interprofessional collaboration. Understanding the specifics of these 2025–2026 developments is essential for maintaining compliance and building sustainable clinical practices.
## The Interstate Licensure Frontier: Counseling Compact Goes Live While Social Work Follows
The most visible transformation in mental health workforce mobility is the operationalization of interstate licensure compacts. For licensed professional counselors (LPCs, LMHCs, LCPC), 2026 marks the historical transition from statutory enactment to functional implementation.
### Counseling Compact: From Enactment to Operational Reality
As of August 2026, approximately 40 jurisdictions—including the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania, which enacted its legislation in July 2026—have passed the Counseling Compact into law. However, for working clinicians, the critical operational distinction lies between state legislative *enactment* and *operational readiness*.
The Counseling Compact Commission officially launched its centralized technology portal, **CompactConnect**, enabling eligible counselors to apply for multi-state "privileges to practice." Initial state onboarding began in mid-2026, with an initial wave of operational states—including Arizona, Arkansas (which went live July 30, 2026), Georgia, Indiana (live June 8, 2026), Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio—actively issuing and accepting compact privileges.
To obtain a privilege to practice under the Counseling Compact, a practitioner must:
1. Hold an active, unencumbered license in a home state that is fully operational within the compact network.
2. Possess a master's degree from a CACREP-accredited program (or equivalent regionally accredited program meeting statutory standards).
3. Pass a national counselor examination (such as the NCE or NCMHCE).
4. Undergo FBI finger-print background checks synchronized through the CompactConnect database.
Member states that have enacted the law but remain non-operational are currently completing API integrations, criminal background check database alignments, and board rule revisions required for full CompactConnect functionality.
```
COUNSELING COMPACT IMPLEMENTATION (2026)
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Enacted Jurisdictions (~40 states + DC) |
| | |
| +--> Operational Member States (Live via CompactConnect: AZ, AR, GA, IN, LA, MN, OH)|
| | - Issuing & accepting "Privilege to Practice" |
| | - Fully integrated IT & FBI background databases |
| | |
| +--> Onboarding States (Completing technical & regulatory integration) |
| - Enacted legislation (e.g., PA enacted July 2026) |
| - Pending full API launch & board rule alignment |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### Social Work and Psychology Compact Progress
Parallel developments are underway across adjacent disciplines:
* **Social Work Licensure Compact:** Enacted in 35 states as of mid-2026, the Social Work Compact Commission completed its initial organizational phase and established a formal partnership to construct its interstate data infrastructure. The Compact Commission estimates that multistate social work license applications will officially open via CompactConnect in **Spring 2027**.
* **PSYPACT:** The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact continues its established footprint across 40+ member states, providing a mature model for telepsychology practice and temporary in-person practice across state lines.
## The Psychiatrist Scarcity Math: HRSA Projections and GME Expansion Pipeline
While outpatient master's-level therapy capacity has expanded through multi-state mobility, the psychiatric prescriber bottleneck has reached critical severity. Quantitative modeling released by federal health authorities paints a stark picture of the medical workforce pipeline.
### HRSA 2025 Behavioral Health Workforce Report
In December 2025, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) published updated long-term supply and demand projections extending through 2038. Utilizing the Health Workforce Simulation Model (HWSM), HRSA estimates that under status-quo training and retirement rates:
* **Adult Psychiatry Deficit:** The United States faces a projected shortage of **36,780 to 43,810 adult psychiatrists by 2038**.
* **Divergent Trajectories:** Between 2024 and 2037, the total supply of practicing adult psychiatrists is projected to contract by **12.3%** (falling from ~37,260 to 32,660 full-time equivalents), driven heavily by workforce aging and physician burnout. Over that same timeframe, patient demand for psychiatric services is projected to expand by **43.7%** (rising from 53,100 to 76,320 FTEs).
* **Workforce Adequacy:** National psychiatric workforce adequacy (the ratio of available supply to projected demand) is forecasted to drop to **42.8%** by 2037. In non-metropolitan and rural communities, workforce adequacy is projected to drop below **21%**.
* **Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs):** As of 2026, over 122 million Americans live in designated Mental Health HPSAs.
```
PSYCHIATRIST WORKFORCE TRAJECTORY (2024–2037)
FTE Count
80,000 |---------------------------------------------------------- / 76,320 FTEs
| / (Demand +43.7%)
60,000 |-------------------------------------------------------/--
| 53,100 FTEs /
40,000 |----*------------------------------------------------/---- 32,660 FTEs
| \ / (Supply -12.3%)
20,000 |------\--------------------------------------------/------
+----------------------------------------------------------
2024 2037
```
HRSA’s December 2025 data also projects systemic long-term deficits across non-physician disciplines by 2038, including shortages of approximately **99,840 psychologists**, **99,780 mental health counselors**, and **77,050 addiction counselors**, emphasizing that workforce scarcity spans every level of care.
### Federal Residency Slot Allocations (CMS & HRSA)
To mitigate the prescriber deficit, federal agencies have targeted Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding:
1. **CMS Medicare GME Distribution:** Authorized under Section 4122 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), CMS announced the distribution of 400 new Medicare-funded residency slots in December 2025. Per statutory mandate, a substantial quota—at least 100 slots—was directed specifically to psychiatry and psychiatric subspecialties (including child/adolescent and addiction psychiatry), prioritizing teaching hospitals in rural and shortage areas.
2. **HRSA Teaching Health Center GME (THCGME):** For the 2025–2026 academic year, HRSA expanded grant awards for community-based outpatient residency training. Unlike traditional inpatient hospital GME, THCGME explicitly funds psychiatry residents in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural clinics, and tribal health organizations.
## Scope-of-Practice Evolution: Prescriptive Authority and Supervision Modernization
Faced with severe prescriber shortages, state legislatures and federal regulatory bodies in 2025 and 2026 modified long-standing scope-of-practice and supervisory constraints.
### Expansion of Psychologist Prescriptive Authority (RxP)
The movement to grant prescriptive authority to specially trained doctoral psychologists reached major legislative milestones in 2026:
* **Hawaii and Vermont:** Both states enacted legislation in 2026 authorizing prescribing psychologists who complete specialized master's-level post-doctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology, supervised clinical rotations, and the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP). Hawaii’s statute specifically created a targeted pilot program within FQHCs on Hawaii and Kauai to relieve acute rural prescriber deficits.
* **National Landscape:** These 2026 enactments bring the total number of U.S. jurisdictions with RxP statutes to **nine** (Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Vermont), alongside established prescribing programs within the U.S. Department of Defense, Indian Health Service, and Public Health Service. Active legislation remains under consideration in states such as Pennsylvania (House Bill 1000 / Senate Bill 1243).
### Permanent CMS Virtual Direct Supervision Rules
At the federal level, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized critical regulatory modernizations in its Physician Fee Schedule rules:
* **Synchronous Tele-Supervision:** Effective **January 1, 2026**, CMS permanently codified the definition of "direct supervision" to allow the immediate availability requirement to be satisfied via **real-time, interactive audio/video technology**.
* **Modality Standards:** The rule explicitly mandates two-way, real-time video connection; **audio-only communications do not satisfy CMS direct supervision requirements**.
* **Telehealth Flexibilities:** Congress and HHS extended broader Medicare telehealth flexibilities through **December 31, 2027**, while delaying the statutory requirement for an in-person visit prior to tele-mental health treatment until **January 1, 2028**. Additionally, DEA temporary rules governing telehealth prescribing of controlled substances were extended through **December 31, 2026**.
```
KEY REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE (2025–2028)
Dec 2025 Jan 1, 2026 Dec 31, 2026 Spring 2027 Jan 1, 2028
|--------------|--------------------+--------------------+-----------------|
| | | | |
HRSA Report CMS Virtual DEA Telehealth Social Work Medicare In-Person
Published Supervision Prescribing Compact Portal Mental Health Telehealth
(Shortage Permanently Flexibility Expected Live Requirement
Projections) Codified Expires (CompactConnect) Re-enforced
```
### State Associate Supervision Modernization
State licensing boards (such as the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council) have modernized post-graduate pre-licensed associate regulations:
* **Permanent Remote Clinical Supervision:** State boards have widely replaced emergency pandemic orders with permanent regulations allowing associates (AMFTs, ASWs, LPC-Associates) to receive mandatory individual and group clinical supervision via HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing.
* **Counting Pre-Degree Hours:** Multiple states updated statutes in 2025–2026 allowing up to 500–1,000 qualified pre-degree practicum/internship hours to count toward the standard 3,000-hour post-graduate clinical threshold, shortening the time required for associates to achieve independent licensure.
## What This Means for Your Practice
These systemic regulatory and legislative updates carry direct operational implications for clinical practitioners across practice settings.
### 1. Solo Practitioners and Telehealth Providers
* **Verify Compact Status Before Cross-State Practice:** Do not treat clients in another state based solely on legislative enactment. Confirm that both your home state and the client's location state are **fully operational** on the [Counseling Compact](https://counselingcompact.gov/) or PSYPACT registries, and that you have received your official privilege to practice documentation.
* **Audit Telehealth Documentation:** With DEA controlled-substance flexibilities currently extended through December 31, 2026, and Medicare telehealth rules extended through 2027, maintain rigorous documentation of client physical location, emergency contact protocols, and informed consent for every virtual session.
### 2. Group Practice Owners and Clinical Supervisors
* **Update Telesupervision Compliance Protocols:** If supervising pre-licensed associates under Medicare billing models, ensure your supervision infrastructure meets the permanent CMS standard taking effect January 1, 2026 (synchronous audio/video, real-time availability). Verify that your state licensing board's specific telesupervision rules align with your practice operations.
* **Leverage Associate Hours Modernization:** Review state board rules regarding pre-degree hour credit and associate supervision ratios. Modernized hour-counting rules allow group practices to structure faster, more efficient pathways from associate hiring to full independent credentialing.
### 3. Multidisciplinary Clinics and Prescriber Networks
* **Integrate Collaborative Care Models (CoCM):** Given HRSA's projected deficit of over 36,000 psychiatrists by 2038, relying solely on traditional psychiatric referrals is increasingly unsustainable. Practices should implement evidence-based Collaborative Care Models, pairing master's-level therapists with primary care physicians and consulting prescribers.
* **Explore RxP and Mid-Level Partnerships:** In states with enacted prescriptive authority (such as Hawaii and Vermont in 2026), outpatient clinics can explore interprofessional care models that integrate prescribing psychologists, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), and primary care physicians to manage complex psychopharmacology needs.
## Summary of Key 2025-2026 Policy Milestones
| Policy Domain | Key 2025–2026 Development | Primary Regulatory/Statutory Source | Practice Action Required |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Counseling Compact** | CompactConnect portal live; initial operational states issuing practice privileges | Counseling Compact Commission (2026) | Verify operational status before treating out-of-state clients. |
| **Social Work Compact** | Enacted in 35 states; CompactConnect data portal targeting Spring 2027 launch | Social Work Compact Commission (2026) | Maintain single-state licenses until portal opens. |
| **Psychiatrist Supply** | HRSA projects 36,780–43,810 adult psychiatrist deficit by 2038 | HRSA NCHWA Workforce Report (Dec 2025) | Adopt collaborative care & multidisciplinary models. |
| **Residency Funding** | 400 new Medicare GME slots awarded (>=100 dedicated to psychiatry) | CMS / CAA Sec. 4122 (Dec 2025) | Academic/teaching sites apply via annual CMS GME cycles. |
| **Prescriptive Authority** | Hawaii & Vermont enact psychologist prescriptive authority (RxP) | Hawaii Act / Vermont Statutes (2026) | Monitor state-specific prescribing psychologist scope. |
| **CMS Supervision** | Virtual direct supervision via audio/video permanently codified | CMS Physician Fee Schedule (Eff. Jan 1, 2026) | Ensure real-time video capability for supervised billing. |
| **Telehealth Flexibilities** | Medicare mental health telehealth extended; in-person rule delayed to 2028 | HHS / DEA Regulations (2025–2026) | Track DEA controlled substance prescribing deadlines. |
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### Source References & Policy Documents
1. Counseling Compact Commission. *CompactConnect Operational Portal & State Implementation Map*. (2026). Available via [Counseling Compact Official Portal](https://counselingcompact.gov/).
2. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), National Center for Health Workforce Analysis. *National and Regional Projections of Supply and Demand for Behavioral Health Practitioners (2023–2038)*. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (December 2025).
3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). *Medicare Program; CY 2026 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies*. Federal Register (2025/2026).
4. Social Work Licensure Compact Commission. *Interstate Compact Status and Data System Update*. (2026). Available via [SW Compact](https://swcompact.org/).
5. American Psychological Association (APA). *Prescriptive Authority (RxP) Legislative Updates: State-by-State Report*. (2026). Available via [APA Advocacy](https://www.apa.org/).
6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). *Extension of Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities for Controlled Substances*. Federal Register (2025/2026).
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## The Architectural Shift: How 2025–2026 Payment Reforms and Primary Care Integration Are Redefining Behavioral Health Practice
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-12-integrated-care-behavioral-health-2026/
Published: 2026-08-12
Topics: integrated-care, cocm-billing, value-based-care, medicare-pfs, behavioral-health-policy
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> As CMS unbundles care management billing, CMMI rolls out prospective primary care models, and value-based contracts gain traction, working therapists face a structural transformation in how integrated care is delivered and reimbursed. Here is a definitive analysis of the 2025–2026 policy landscape.
## The New Landscape of Integrated Behavioral Health
For decades, the behavioral health sector operated on a fundamental paradox. While clinical literature consistently demonstrated that mental health outcomes, physical health indicators, and total cost of care dramatically improved when mental health clinicians worked alongside primary care providers, financial systems actively penalized integration. Independent clinicians faced administrative brick walls, unbillable coordination hours, and fragmented fee-for-service reimbursement schemes that segregated mind from body.
By mid-2026, that historical paradigm has entered an irreversible transition. Driven by structural reforms in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), ambitious payment initiatives from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), and the expanding role of master’s-level clinicians in federal programs, integrated care is no longer an aspirational pilot project. It is fast becoming the baseline architecture of outpatient behavioral healthcare in the United States.
This transformation is not occurring in a vacuum. It is the result of deliberate policy choices enacted across 2025 and 2026 aimed at decoupling care coordination from volume-based fee-for-service billing while standardizing reimbursement mechanics across safety-net clinics, physician networks, and private behavioral health practices. For working therapists, clinical directors, and practice owners, navigating this shifting landscape requires a thorough understanding of current billing codes, value-based models, and practical clinical workflows.
## Deconstructing the Billing Revolution: CoCM, APCM, and Safety-Net Unbundling
The financial mechanism powering primary care integration rests primarily on the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and General Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) billing codes. CoCM relies on an evidence-based, team-structured model consisting of a primary care provider (PCP), a Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM)—frequently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)—and a psychiatric consultant who provides registry oversight and caseload recommendations.
While CoCM codes (CPT 99492, 99493, 99494, and HCPCS G2214) have existed in the broader Medicare Fee-for-Service environment for several years, recent regulatory updates have eliminated major administrative hurdles that previously hampered safety-net providers.
### The FQHC and RHC Billing Realignment (2025–2026)
Historically, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) were forced to bill integrated care services through flat, bundled HCPCS codes (such as G0511 for general care management and G0512 for Psychiatric CoCM). This structure capped reimbursement and failed to reflect the actual time and resource intensity of complex behavioral health cases.
Under CMS rules finalized across recent Physician Fee Schedule cycles, CMS executed a comprehensive "unbundling" strategy:
* **September 30, 2025:** CMS officially retired HCPCS code G0511 for FQHCs and RHCs, requiring safety-net clinics to transition to reporting individual standard CPT and HCPCS codes for specific care management services.
* **January 1, 2026:** CMS completed the transition by discontinuing HCPCS code G0512. Effective Performance Year 2026, FQHCs and RHCs bill psychiatric collaborative care using the exact same standard CPT fee-for-service codes used by traditional medical practices:
* **CPT 99492:** Initial CoCM services, first 70 minutes in a calendar month of clinical staff/care manager time.
* **CPT 99493:** Subsequent CoCM services, first 60 minutes in a calendar month.
* **CPT 99494:** Add-on code for each additional 30 minutes of CoCM services in a calendar month.
* **HCPCS G2214:** Initial or subsequent CoCM services, 30 minutes in a calendar month.
* **CPT 99484 / HCPCS G0323:** General Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) services requiring at least 20 minutes of care management clinical staff time per month.
By shifting safety-net providers to national non-facility PFS rates for individual codes, CMS established billing parity between community health centers and private medical groups, expanding the pool of primary care organizations actively hiring contract or on-site behavioral health clinicians.
### Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM) and Crisis Add-Ons
Complementing the CoCM updates, the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule introduced **Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM)** services, which were expanded further in the 2026 PFS rule with dedicated codes for safety-net clinics (HCPCS G0568, G0569, and G0570). APCM provides a prospective, monthly population-based add-on payment to primary care practices delivering comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care management. Crucially, APCM explicit rules allow practices to embed behavioral health clinicians within their broader care management workflows, establishing predictable baseline revenue for practices that support integrated behavioral health.
Furthermore, the 2025 PFS final rule introduced dedicated billing mechanisms for **Safety Planning Interventions (SPI)**. Clinicians can now bill dedicated HCPCS coding for conducting structured, evidence-based safety planning with patients experiencing suicidal ideation or substance-use crises, injectable alongside Evaluation & Management (E/M) or psychotherapy visits. CMS also established separate payment pathways for FDA-cleared **Digital Mental Health Therapeutic (DMHT)** devices, allowing integrated care teams to prescribe and bill for software-based cognitive behavioral therapy tools under clinical supervision.
## Value-Based Contracting and CMMI Innovations: ACO PC Flex and IBH
While fee-for-service CPT coding updates provide necessary infrastructure, the broader market trend points toward prospective, risk-bearing payment models. The CMS Innovation Center (CMMI) has deployed multiple nationwide models in 2025 and 2026 that incentivize primary care and specialty practices to integrate behavioral health through capitated or value-based financing.
### The ACO Primary Care Flex Model (ACO PC Flex)
Launched on **January 1, 2025**, the **ACO Primary Care Flex (ACO PC Flex) Model** is a voluntary, five-year payment initiative running through 2029 within the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). Specifically designed for low-revenue Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)—such as physician-led practices and rural networks—ACO PC Flex completely replaces traditional FFS office visit reimbursement for primary care with predictable monthly **Prospective Primary Care Payments (PPCP)**.
In addition to providing upfront transformation grants (e.g., $250,000) to help practices invest in infrastructure, ACO PC Flex mandates that participating organizations reinvest the vast majority of their PPCP dollars (90% in initial performance years, scaling to 95%) directly into advanced primary care capabilities. CMS explicitly highlighted behavioral health integration as a core funded capability. Entering its second performance year in 2026 with 23 participating ACOs, the model allows primary care teams to employ behavioral health care managers without relying on rigid minute-by-minute fee-for-service time tracking, fostering flexible, team-based care models.
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ACO Primary Care Flex (CMMI) │
│ Monthly Prospective Primary Care Payments (PPCP) │
└────────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────┘
│
┌────────────────────────┴────────────────────────┐
▼ ▼
┌──────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐
│ Primary Care (PCP) │ ◄─── Care Management ──► │ Behavioral Health │
│ Clinical Lead │ & Registry Tracking│ Care Manager (BHCM) │
└──────────┬───────────┘ └──────────┬───────────┘
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────┐ │
└──────────►│ Psychiatric Consultant │◄──────────┘
│ Registry Consultation │
└────────────────────────┘
```
### The Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model
While ACO PC Flex integrates behavioral health into primary care, the **Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model** approaches integration from the opposite direction. Launched by CMMI in early 2025 to run through 2032, the IBH model tests a "no wrong door" strategy by equipping specialty behavioral health practices—including community mental health centers, substance use treatment facilities, and group mental health practices—to serve as whole-person care hubs.
Under the IBH framework, specialty behavioral health organizations receive infrastructure funding and value-based risk payments to conduct physical health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, metabolic monitoring, diabetes screening), coordinate physical medical care, and address health-related social needs (HRSNs) such as housing and food insecurity. Participating state Medicaid programs, led by initial cohort states including Michigan, New York, and South Carolina, are establishing aligned multi-payer structures, with CMMI opening applications for a second cohort of participating states in mid-2026.
### The ACCESS Model and Medicaid CCBHC Expansion
Adding to this framework, CMMI launched the **Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) Model** on **July 1, 2026**. ACCESS introduces **Outcome-Aligned Payments (OAPs)** for technology-enabled management of chronic conditions, including a dedicated clinical track for depression and anxiety. Instead of reimbursing for isolated appointments, ACCESS provides recurring performance-adjusted payments based on documented symptom reduction (using validated tools like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7).
Simultaneously, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and CMS have continued the national expansion of **Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)** under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. In 2025 and 2026, additional state Medicaid agencies transitioned to the CCBHC Prospective Payment System (PPS), which pays clinics a daily or monthly bundled rate for providing comprehensive integrated care, crisis intervention, and primary care screening.
## The Expanding Role of Licensed Counselors and Therapists
The operational backbone of these integrated care models is the behavioral health workforce. Historically, Medicare’s restrictive billing rules limited direct reimbursement primarily to Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and LCSWs. However, implementation of provisions from the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023—which granted **Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)** and **Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs / LCPCs)** direct Medicare billing authority effective January 1, 2024—has reshaped integrated care delivery across 2025 and 2026.
With LMFTs and LPCs now fully integrated into the Medicare provider directory, primary care networks and health systems have rapidly incorporated these master's-level clinicians into CoCM care manager roles. Under CoCM guidelines, the Behavioral Health Care Manager does not need to be a direct Medicare-enrolled biller when billing under the supervising PCP's NPI, but having full diagnostic and clinical billing capability allows LMFTs and LPCs to move seamlessly between CoCM care coordination and individual psychotherapy sessions.
Clinicians are also leveraging **Interprofessional Health Care Consultation CPT codes (99446–99449, 99451, 99452)**. These codes allow treating therapists and primary care physicians to bill for assessment and management consultations conducted via telephone or electronic health record (EHR) systems, enabling formal e-consultations without requiring the patient to attend a separate medical visit.
## What This Means for Your Practice: Operational Strategies for Working Clinicians
For practicing therapists, clinical social workers, and group practice owners, the rapid evolution of integrated care in 2025 and 2026 presents both substantial opportunities and operational demands. Moving from an isolated fee-for-service practice to an integrated model requires deliberate strategy across several operational domains.
### 1. Structure Formal Primary Care Partnerships
If you operate an independent practice or group clinic, consider establishing formal collaborative relationships with local primary care groups, community health centers, or low-revenue ACOs participating in ACO PC Flex.
* **Contractual Frameworks:** Execute clear Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) documents defining roles. Under traditional CoCM billing, your practice can contract as an external vendor providing BHCM services, billing the medical practice for care management hours while the medical practice bills CPT 99492–99494 to the payer.
* **W-2 / 1099 Integration:** Primary care groups are increasingly seeking embedded therapists for part-time or full-time hybrid roles to manage CoCM registries.
### 2. Implement Standardized Registry and Time-Tracking Systems
CoCM billing is strictly audited based on cumulative time and systematic population tracking. Fee-for-service CoCM billing requires explicit documentation of care management minutes spent per patient per calendar month.
* **Registry Requirements:** Your practice must utilize a clinical registry that tracks patient PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores over time, highlights non-responding patients, and logs psychiatric consultant reviews.
* **Time Tracking:** Ensure your EHR or practice management software supports minute-level logging for non-face-to-face activities, including telephone outreach, clinical team huddles, and registry updates.
### 3. Incorporate Crisis and Add-On Billing Codes
Ensure your billing workflows reflect updated CMS coding options:
* **Safety Planning Interventions (SPI):** Train clinical staff on structured safety planning protocols (e.g., Stanley-Brown Safety Planning Intervention) and implement proper coding practices when safety planning is delivered alongside psychotherapy or assessment.
* **Interprofessional Consults:** When consulting with a patient’s primary care physician or psychiatrist regarding complex medication interactions or diagnostic clarity, utilize interprofessional consultation coding options (CPT 99446–99452) where appropriate.
### 4. Evaluate Value-Based and Alternative Payment Contracts
As payers expand prospective payment options, assess whether your practice model aligns with value-based care:
* **Outcome Tracking:** Standardize measurement-based care by routinely administering validated clinical rating scales. Models like CMMI's ACCESS and IBH rely on documented clinical outcomes rather than session volume.
* **Medicaid CCBHC Partnerships:** Group practices specializing in severe mental illness or substance use disorders should evaluate sub-contracting opportunities with regional CCBHCs operating under state Medicaid Prospective Payment Systems.
## Summary of Key 2025–2026 Policy & Billing Changes
| Policy / Mechanism | Effective Date | Target Setting | Practical Implication for Clinicians |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **FQHC/RHC CoCM Unbundling** | Sept 30, 2025 (G0511 retired)
Jan 1, 2026 (G0512 retired) | Safety-net clinics (FQHCs & RHCs) | FQHCs/RHCs now bill standard CoCM CPT codes (99492–99494, G2214) at fee-for-service PFS rates, expanding hiring of contracted behavioral health managers. |
| **ACO Primary Care Flex (ACO PC Flex)** | Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029 | Low-revenue ACOs / MSSP practices | Provides prospective monthly payments (PPCP) and upfront capital ($250k), requiring 90–95% reinvestment into advanced primary care and BHI. |
| **Safety Planning Interventions (SPI)** | Jan 1, 2025 (PFS Final Rule) | All Medicare-enrolled practices | Establishes separate billing pathways for structured crisis safety planning delivered during or alongside E/M and psychotherapy visits. |
| **Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH)** | 2025 – 2032 (Cohort 2 mid-2026) | Specialty Behavioral Health Clinics | Positions mental health practices as whole-person care hubs responsible for physical health screenings and social determinant referrals. |
| **ACCESS Model Launch** | July 1, 2026 | Tech-enabled chronic care practices | Introduces Outcome-Aligned Payments (OAPs) tied to documented symptom reduction in depression and anxiety management. |
| **Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM)** | Jan 1, 2025 (PFS) / Jan 1, 2026 (Safety Net) | Primary care & safety-net practices | Monthly prospective care management add-on codes (G0568–G0570) supporting multi-disciplinary team-based behavioral integration. |
## Looking Ahead: The Future of Behavioral Health Integration
The structural changes enacted across 2025 and 2026 demonstrate that behavioral health integration has crossed the threshold from experimental policy to core reimbursement strategy. For years, mental health care was treated as an isolated discipline—financially siloed, administratively compartmentalized, and clinically disconnected from general medicine.
The convergence of unbundled fee-for-service codes, prospective primary care funding through ACO PC Flex, whole-person specialty models like IBH, and full Medicare scope of practice for LMFTs and LPCs creates an unprecedented opportunity. By establishing predictable reimbursement for care coordination, measurement-based tracking, and interprofessional consultation, federal health policy is actively building the infrastructure for a unified healthcare system.
For working therapists, adapting to this environment does not mean abandoning traditional psychotherapy. Rather, it means recognizing that clinical expertise is increasingly valued across a broader spectrum of care delivery models. Clinicians who understand the mechanics of CoCM billing, value-based contracting, and primary care integration will be uniquely positioned to lead the profession forward—ensuring that high-quality behavioral healthcare is accessible, sustainable, and fully integrated into the broader healthcare system.
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## The Ambient Wave in the Consulting Room: Navigating AI Scribes, Consent, and State Law in Behavioral Health
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-11-ai-scribes-clinical-ai-2026/
Published: 2026-08-11
Topics: clinical-ai, ambient-scribes, behavioral-health-law, ethics, practice-management
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> As ambient AI scribes transition from novel EHR add-ons to standard practice tools, mental health clinicians must navigate a complex regulatory landscape marked by new state laws in Illinois and California, enforced federal 42 CFR Part 2 updates, and evolving informed consent standards.
## The Ambient Wave Reaches the Consulting Room
For decades, the administrative burden of clinical documentation has been one of the primary drivers of burnout among mental health professionals. Therapists, clinical social workers, and psychiatrists regularly report spending anywhere from ten to fifteen hours per week drafting progress notes, finalizing treatment plans, and completing diagnostic assessments outside of client sessions. The promise of artificial intelligence to alleviate this operational drag is no longer theoretical. Over the past two years, ambient AI scribes have moved swiftly from experimental pilots to ubiquitous features within behavioral health practice management platforms.
Unlike general medical ambient tools designed to catch rapid-fire physical exam findings or prescription lists, behavioral health documentation presents distinct clinical challenges. Psychotherapy encounters are narrative-dense, reliant on subtle affect cues, dynamic risk assessments, and nuanced mental status examinations (MSE). Capturing a 50-minute psychodynamic or cognitive-behavioral session requires an algorithm capable of distinguishing therapeutic reflection from client narrative without flattening emotional context into generic medical jargon.
As ambient technology matures throughout 2025 and 2026, its adoption has sparked a profound structural shift across private practices, community mental health centers (CMHCs), and large health systems. However, this rapid integration has drawn intense interest from regulatory bodies, professional associations, and state legislatures. Working clinicians now find themselves balancing the undeniable efficiency of automated documentation against a strict, rapidly evolving framework of state AI guardrails, federal privacy mandates, and professional ethical standards.
## EHR Integration and the 2025–2026 Ecosystem
The commercial landscape for clinical AI in behavioral health has shifted from standalone transcription apps toward deeply integrated EHR systems and specialized clinical assistants. Practice management giants and niche developers alike have rolled out dedicated ambient suites designed specifically for therapeutic workflows.
* **Native Practice Management Tools:** Major cloud EHR platforms serving independent practitioners have integrated native ambient intelligence. For example, SimplePractice introduced its native *Note Taker* to handle real-time session transcription and draft generation, following up in June 2026 with *Care Aide*, an AI-powered clinical workflow assistant designed to assist with intake summaries, session preparation, and treatment plan alignment. These native tools aim to eliminate the friction of copying and pasting text across browser windows while keeping audio processing contained within existing Business Associate Agreements (BAAs).
* **Enterprise and System-Level Platforms:** In community-based organizations and health networks, platforms like Eleos Health have positioned themselves as comprehensive clinical management tools rather than basic note-takers. Throughout late 2025 and into 2026, Eleos expanded its platform capabilities to include live compliance auditing, automated Medicaid documentation verification (such as its OBBBA AI scanner introduced in 2025), and support for multi-lingual care environments.
* **Specialized Solo and Group Tools:** Platforms such as Mentalyc continue to cater to solo therapists by focusing on customizable, therapy-specific note formats—including SOAP, DAP, BIRP, GIRP, and SIRP templates. These systems prioritize flexible structuring of subjective emotional data and clinical interventions.
* **Quality Improvement and Fidelity Monitoring:** Beyond documentation, platforms like Lyssn leverage AI grounded in extensive peer-reviewed research to analyze clinical fidelity. Rather than merely drafting notes, Lyssn evaluates adherence to evidence-based modalities like Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), providing coaching metrics for supervision and training programs.
While these tools offer dramatic reductions in documentation time, they also place greater responsibility on clinicians to ensure that AI-generated notes remain clinically accurate, objective, and compliant with privacy laws.
## State Legislatures Step In: The Guardrails of Illinois HB 1806 and California SB 903
Recognizing both the potential and the risks of artificial intelligence in mental healthcare, state lawmakers have begun establishing statutory guardrails. The primary legislative objective has been clear: protect the therapeutic relationship and ensure that AI acts exclusively as an administrative tool under human supervision, rather than an autonomous provider of care.
### Illinois HB 1806: The Nation's First Therapy AI Statute
On August 1, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law **House Bill 1806**, officially known as the **Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources (WOPR) Act**. Taking effect immediately upon signature, HB 1806 established Illinois as the first state in the nation to enact explicit statutory regulations governing AI in mental health therapy.
Key mandates of Illinois HB 1806 include:
* **Prohibition of Autonomous AI Therapy:** The law explicitly prohibits AI software from providing direct therapeutic communication, making independent diagnostic or clinical decisions, or holding itself out to the public as a licensed therapist.
* **Permitted Administrative and Clinical Support:** Licensed professionals—including psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists—are explicitly permitted to utilize AI for administrative tasks (billing, scheduling) and supplementary clinical support (drafting notes, organizing record summaries), provided all tasks remain under direct clinician oversight.
* **Mandatory Explicit Consent:** If a clinician uses AI to record or transcribe a clinical session for documentation, the provider *must* obtain explicit, written, and revocable consent from the client or their legal representative prior to activating the tool.
* **Enforcement and Penalties:** Enforced by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), violations of the Act carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
### California SB 903: Expanding Governance and Professional Oversight
Following Illinois’s lead, California Senator Steve Padilla (D–San Diego) introduced **Senate Bill 903**, also titled the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act. Throughout 2026, SB 903 advanced through the California Legislature, passing the State Senate unanimously (39–0) before moving through Assembly committee hearings.
California SB 903 mirrors many of the core tenets of the Illinois legislation by banning unlicensed "AI chatbots" from offering therapy services independently and requiring human clinicians to maintain full oversight of all clinical AI tools. However, the debate surrounding SB 903 highlighted key industry tensions:
* **Professional Advocacy:** Organizations such as the California Psychological Association and the National Union of Healthcare Workers strongly supported the bill, asserting that therapeutic care requires human empathy, complex clinical judgment, and strict ethical accountability that software cannot replicate.
* **Industry Concerns:** Industry groups, including TechNet and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA Action), raised concerns that overly broad definitions of therapeutic communication might inadvertently restrict automated intake screening, self-guided psychoeducational modules, or triage tools that help connect individuals to care in underserved regions.
Despite these debates, the legislative consensus in both states reflects a clear baseline: ambient AI may scribe notes, but it cannot make clinical judgments or replace human oversight.
## Federal Privacy Alignment: 42 CFR Part 2 Enforcement in 2026
For practices providing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment or integrated behavioral healthcare, ambient AI adoption coincides with major federal regulatory shifts.
On February 8, 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published the Final Rule modifying **42 CFR Part 2**, the federal regulation governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records. The mandatory compliance deadline for these updated regulations was **February 16, 2026**.
With the February 2026 deadline now past, HHS OCR has officially begun enforcing the updated rule and accepting complaints. The 2026 realignment harmonizes 42 CFR Part 2 more closely with HIPAA, but it introduces critical compliance obligations for practices deploying AI scribes:
1. **Handling Audio Streams and Transcripts:** Under Part 2, records that identify an individual as having or having had a substance use disorder receive heightened statutory protection beyond standard HIPAA Privacy Rule protections. Ambient scribes that process raw audio or generate text transcripts containing SUD disclosures must operate under strict technical and legal constraints.
2. **Business Associate Agreements & Redisclosure:** While the updated rule allows patients to sign a single consent form for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO), vendor BAAs must explicitly adhere to Part 2 restrictions. Vendors cannot use Part 2 patient data, audio files, or transcripts to train public or proprietary machine learning models without explicit consent.
3. **Audit Trails and Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP):** Behavioral health providers were required to update their NPPs by February 16, 2026, to inform patients of their rights regarding Part 2 record disclosures. When using ambient tools, practices must ensure that vendor systems maintain secure access logs and audit trails capable of accounting for disclosures in the event of an OCR audit.
## Professional Guidance and Ethical Standards
National professional bodies have issued updated frameworks to assist practitioners in navigating the ethical boundaries of AI documentation tools.
In June 2025, the American Psychological Association (APA) published its *Ethical Guidance for AI in the Professional Practice of Health Service Psychology*, alongside specific evaluation frameworks for AI scribes. Parallel guidance from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reinforces several core ethical principles:
* **Non-Delegable Responsibility:** The clinician retains full legal and professional responsibility for the final medical record. An AI scribe is legally treated as an uncredentialed administrative draft generator. Clinicians who sign off on "hallucinated" MSE findings, incorrect diagnostic codes, or inaccurate safety assessments remain fully liable for malpractice and licensing board sanctions.
* **Informed Consent as an Ongoing Process:** Informed consent for AI scribing cannot be buried in fine print. Clinicians must explain to clients how the technology operates, where the audio is processed, whether raw recordings are immediately destroyed post-transcription, and how client data is protected. Clients must also be explicitly informed that declining AI scribing will not impact their access to or quality of clinical care.
* **Algorithmic Bias and Contextual Distortion:** AI language models can occasionally misinterpret culturally specific expressions of distress, slang, or neurodivergent communication styles, mischaracterizing them as flat affect, thought disorder, or uncooperativeness. Clinicians must actively edit draft notes to correct these contextual errors before finalizing the record.
## What This Means for Your Practice: A Operational Checklist
To remain compliant with 2025–2026 state laws, federal privacy mandates, and professional ethical guidelines, behavioral health providers and practice directors should implement a structured review protocol:
### 1. Audit Vendor Security and BAAs
* Confirm that your ambient AI scribe vendor signs a HIPAA-compliant Business Associate Agreement.
* Verify that the contract explicitly prohibits the vendor from using your clients' audio, transcripts, or PHI to train machine learning models.
* If treating substance use disorders, ensure the vendor provides explicit compliance assurances under the updated **42 CFR Part 2** regulations enforced as of February 16, 2026.
### 2. Update Intake and Informed Consent Forms
* Draft a clear, dedicated AI Consent Addendum. State explicitly that ambient software may listen to and transcribe sessions solely for record-keeping purposes.
* Detail data handling practices: clarify that raw audio streams are processed with enterprise-grade encryption and destroyed immediately after note generation.
* Ensure the consent form provides an easy mechanism for clients to opt out or revoke consent at any time, in full compliance with statutes like **Illinois HB 1806**.
### 3. Implement a Mandatory "Human-in-the-Loop" Workflow
* Establish a strict practice policy: no AI-generated progress note (SOAP, DAP, or custom format) may be signed or placed into the permanent record without line-by-line clinician review.
* Pay special attention to high-risk clinical sections, including Mental Status Exams, suicidal/homicidal risk assessments, and medication adjustments.
### 4. Review State-Specific Legal Requirements
* Verify your state's wiretapping and recording consent statutes (one-party vs. two-party consent states).
* Stay informed regarding active legislation in your jurisdiction, such as Illinois HB 1806 or California SB 903, to ensure your practice remains compliant with local regulatory standards.
## Looking Ahead
Ambient AI scribes present a genuine opportunity to reduce administrative burden and allow therapists to focus more fully on client care. However, as the regulatory frameworks of 2025 and 2026 demonstrate, technology cannot replace the ethical duty, clinical judgment, and personal accountability that define the therapeutic profession. By adopting ambient tools thoughtfully—supported by robust informed consent, thorough vendor vetting, and strict clinical oversight—working therapists can streamline their documentation while safeguarding the trust of their clients.
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## Unshackling the Session: How the 2025–2026 Prior Authorization Reform Wave Is Transforming Behavioral Health
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-10-prior-auth-behavioral-health-2026/
Published: 2026-08-10
Topics: prior-authorization, behavioral-health-policy, cms-rules, practice-management
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Federal interoperability deadlines, state gold-card laws, and targeted outpatient bans are dismantling the administrative barrier between therapists and their patients. Here is what the 2025–2026 prior authorization shifts mean for your clinical practice.
## The Friction Point: Why Behavioral Health Prior Auth Hit a Breaking Point
For decades, behavioral health clinicians have operated under an unspoken, exhausting reality: providing care is often secondary to proving that care is necessary. Unlike surgical specialties or diagnostic radiology, where objective lab values and imaging scans provide clear clinical justification, psychotherapy and psychiatric care rely on subjective clinical evaluation, longitudinal observations, and therapeutic rapport. Historically, managed care organizations exploited this ambiguity, deploying aggressive utilization management tactics—arbitrary session caps, repetitive re-authorization requests every six weeks, and cumbersome peer-to-peer reviews—to curtail costs under the guise of medical necessity.
By late 2024, the administrative weight had brought the behavioral health workforce to a crisis point. Survey data from the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed that over 90% of physicians and mental health providers reported that prior authorization (PA) delays had a direct negative impact on clinical outcomes, while a third noted that PA hurdles had led to serious adverse events for patients in crisis. For solo practitioners and small group therapy practices, the financial and emotional toll was equally severe: hours spent navigating phone trees, resubmitting faxes, and waiting on hold for peer reviewers who lacked psychiatric training.
However, 2025 and 2026 have marked a structural turning point. Driven by a convergence of sweeping federal interoperability rules, groundbreaking state-level legislation, and voluntary commercial payer rollbacks, the regulatory landscape surrounding behavioral health prior authorization is undergoing its most profound transformation in a generation.
## The Federal Mandate: Deciphering CMS-0057-F Deadlines
The cornerstone of the current reform landscape is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F), promulgated in January 2024. Designed to replace outdated, manual authorization workflows with standardized digital systems, CMS-0057-F impacts Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations, state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) fee-for-service programs, Medicaid managed care entities, and Qualified Health Plan (QHP) issuers on the Federally-facilitated Exchanges.
As of 2026, key operational mandates under CMS-0057-F have officially taken effect, fundamentally altering how payers handle authorization requests:
* **Enforced Response Timelines (January 1, 2026):** Covered payers are now legally bound to strict turnaround times for prior authorization decisions. Payers must issue determinations within **72 hours** for urgent or expedited requests (critical for intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization referrals) and within **7 calendar days** for standard requests.
* **Mandatory Specific Denial Explanations (January 1, 2026):** Payers can no longer issue vague rejection notices stating a request "does not meet criteria." They are required to provide detailed, specific clinical rationale for any denial, empowering clinicians to submit precise appeals or alternative documentation without playing guessing games.
* **Public Metrics Reporting (March 31, 2026):** For the first time, payers were required to publicly publish their prior authorization metrics covering the 2025 calendar year on their websites. This public dataset includes overall approval and denial rates, turnaround times, and service-category breakdowns—exposing which plans systematically delay mental health authorizations compared to physical health claims.
Looking ahead to **January 1, 2027**, the technical infrastructure of CMS-0057-F will reach full maturity. By this date, payers must deploy fully operational Health Level 7 (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These include the Prior Authorization API—allowing electronic health record (EHR) systems to populate and submit PA requests directly within the clinician's workflow—as well as Provider Access and Payer-to-Payer APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange. Starting in the 2027 performance year, Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) eligible clinicians will attest to electronic prior authorization usage through these certified APIs.
## State-Level Vanguard: Gold Cards, Outpatient Bans, and AI Oversight
While federal rules establish baseline timelines and technical standards, state legislatures have pushed further by dismantling prior authorization requirements altogether for specific behavioral health services.
### Outpatient Mental Health Exemptions
Minnesota took the most decisive step in state-level reform through **Chapter 127**, which went into effect on **January 1, 2026**. The landmark law completely bans state-regulated commercial health plans, Medical Assistance, and MinnesotaCare from requiring prior authorization for outpatient mental health treatment and outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) services (excluding prescription medications). For psychotropic and addiction treatment medications, the law mandates a condensed 48-hour PA determination window. Similarly, in **May 2026**, Massachusetts enacted regulations eliminating prior authorization requirements for acute mental health treatment and essential pediatric behavioral care.
### State "Gold Card" Programs
State-level "Gold Card" frameworks—which exempt high-complying healthcare providers from routine prior authorization—have expanded rapidly across 2025 and 2026. Building on foundational legislation in states like Texas (**HB 3459**), West Virginia (**HB 3231**), Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, and Wyoming, state legislatures refined their Gold Card programs during the 2025–2026 sessions.
Under these frameworks, clinicians who achieve an 80% to 90% prior authorization approval rate for a specific service over a designated look-back window (typically 6 to 12 months) automatically receive an exemption from PA requirements for that service. Recent 2025–2026 legislative amendments have extended these gold-card privileges from individual providers to entire group therapy practices, reducing the administrative burden for multi-disciplinary clinics.
### Continuity of Care and AI Guardrails
Other states have targeted specific friction points in treatment delivery:
* **Prescription Protections (Illinois):** Under **Public Act 103-0593**, effective January 1, 2025, Illinois prohibited health plans from requiring prior authorization for Serious Mental Illness (SMI) psychotropic medications when a patient transitions between providers, insurance plans, or dosage adjustments.
* **Authorization Durations (Virginia):** Governor Abigail Spanberger signed **HB 736** in April 2026, establishing minimum authorization periods of at least 6 months for initial behavioral health requests and 12 months for ongoing care, preventing quarterly re-authorization demands.
* **Algorithmic Transparency (Washington State):** Effective **June 2026**, Washington State enacted legislation regulating the use of artificial intelligence algorithms in utilization management. The law prohibits insurers from using AI software to automatically deny prior authorization requests, requiring that any adverse determination be made by a qualified human healthcare professional reviewing patient-specific records.
## Payer Shift: Voluntary Reductions and the Parity Puzzle
Commercial health plans have begun recalibrating their prior authorization strategies in response to public pressure, state mandates, and federal transparency requirements.
In late 2024 and throughout 2025, **UnitedHealthcare** initiated a national plan to eliminate 30% of its total prior authorization requirements, expanding its voluntary Gold Card program across commercial and Medicare Advantage lines. **Cigna (Evernorth)** followed suit with rolling policy changes, notably eliminating prior authorization requirements for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for in-network behavioral health providers on **March 6, 2026**. In June 2025, major industry trade groups, including AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, issued voluntary pledges to streamline PA workflows and increase electronic submissions via platforms like Availity and CoverMyMeds. By mid-2026, industry data indicated an approximate 11% overall decrease in commercial prior authorization volume nationwide.
However, the regulatory enforcement of federal mental health parity remains nuanced. In September 2024, the Biden-Harris administration issued a final rule strengthening the **Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)**, specifically targeting Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) like prior authorization and network admission standards. The rule mandated that health plans evaluate outcomes data to prove that mental health utilization management was no more restrictive than medical/surgical protocols.
Following legal challenges from employer groups in early 2025, federal departments announced an enforcement stay on specific provisions of the 2024 NQTL rule while preparing replacement regulations expected in late 2026. Nevertheless, health plans remain statutory bound by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021 and 2013 MHPAEA regulations, meaning plans must maintain detailed comparative analyses justifying their prior authorization rules for behavioral health benefits.
## What This Means for Your Practice: An Operational Roadmap
For mental health clinicians, group practice managers, and billing specialists, navigating this transitioning landscape requires updating internal workflows to take full advantage of new rights and technologies.
```
Prior Authorization Reform Landscape (2025-2026)
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CMS-0057-F (Federal) │
│ ├─ 72-hr Urgent / 7-day Standard PA Decisions (Jan 2026) │
│ ├─ Mandatory Specific Denial Explanations (Jan 2026) │
│ ├─ Public PA Metrics Reporting (Mar 2026) │
│ └─ FHIR Electronic PA APIs & MIPS Integration (Jan 2027) │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ State-Level Protections │
│ ├─ Outpatient PA Bans (MN Chap 127, MA Regulations) │
│ ├─ Gold-Card Exemptions (TX, WV, AR, CO, LA, WY) │
│ ├─ Min. 6-12 Mo. Authorization Periods (VA HB 736) │
│ └─ Human Clinician AI Denial Oversight (WA State) │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Payer Policy Adjustments │
│ ├─ UHC 30% PA Reduction & National Gold-Card Rollout │
│ └─ Cigna / Evernorth PA Removal for TMS (March 2026) │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
Here is how working therapists can translate these regulatory shifts into daily practice:
### 1. Enforce Federal and State Decision Timelines
When submitting prior authorizations to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, or commercial plans in regulated states, log your exact submission timestamp. If a plan fails to issue a determination within **72 hours for urgent care** or **7 calendar days for standard care** (or 48 hours in states like Minnesota), the plan is out of compliance with CMS-0057-F. Use formal appeal templates referencing CMS-0057-F and state insurance commissioner guidelines to demand immediate approval.
### 2. Audit Payer Portals for Category Exclusions
Do not assume that services requiring prior authorization last year still require it today. Review updated provider manuals on portals like UHCProvider.com, Availity, and Evernorth. Confirm whether routine outpatient CPT codes (e.g., 90834, 90837, 90791) or specialized modalities (such as TMS or intensive outpatient programing) have been placed on your plan’s "no-PA" list.
### 3. Track Approval Rates for Gold-Card Qualification
If you practice in a state with an active Gold Card law (e.g., Texas, West Virginia, Arkansas, Colorado), maintain clean records of your prior authorization submissions, approval notices, and peer-to-peer outcomes over 6- to 12-month periods. If your practice meets the 80%–90% approval threshold, submit formal requests to medical directors to secure your administrative exemption certificate.
### 4. Prepare EHR Infrastructure for 2027 Interoperability
Ensure your Electronic Health Record vendor is actively developing HL7 FHIR-compliant Prior Authorization APIs ahead of the **January 1, 2027** deadline. Adopting standardized clinical documentation templates and structured intake notes now will allow your EHR to auto-populate prior authorization requests directly into payer portals, eliminating manual faxing and reducing determination friction to near-zero.
### 5. Challenge Generic Denials
With CMS-0057-F now mandating specific clinical denial explanations, reject generic denial letters. If an insurer issues a template response, submit an immediate appeal requiring the plan to identify the exact clinical guideline (e.g., ASAM criteria for substance use or LOCUS criteria for psychiatric placement) that was allegedly unmet, alongside the credentials of the reviewing professional.
## Looking Ahead: The Horizon of Behavioral Health Utilization
The structural overhaul of prior authorization in 2025 and 2026 signals a fundamental shift in healthcare administration: moving away from opaque utilization gatekeeping toward automated transparency, strict accountability, and clinical autonomy.
While administrative friction will not vanish overnight, the combination of federal inter-system connectivity, state-level outpatient shields, and data-driven gold carding offers behavioral health providers a long-overdue reprieve. By understanding these regulatory mechanics and holding insurance payers accountable to new statutory deadlines, therapists can reclaimed lost administrative hours and return their focus to where it belongs: patient care.
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## Navigating the 2025–2026 Telehealth Policy Landscape: Special Registrations, Compact Rollouts, and Reimbursement Realities
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-09-telehealth-policy-2026-roundup/
Published: 2026-08-09
Topics: telehealth-policy, behavioral-health, counseling-compact, psypact, medicare-reimbursement, dea-regulations
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> An in-depth regulatory analysis for behavioral health clinicians examining the DEA's fourth extension, Medicare flexibilities through 2027, the active rollout of interstate compacts, and audio-only payment parity.
## The Regulatory Landscape at a Turning Point
For half a decade, telebehavioral health has existed in a state of suspended legislative motion. Emergency provisions enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic converted virtual therapy from a niche modality into an essential pillar of mental health delivery. Yet for working clinicians, practice owners, and clinical directors, operating under temporary regulatory extensions created an atmosphere of persistent uncertainty. Questions surrounding multi-state licensure, prescribing limits for controlled substances, and reimbursement parity have loomed over practice strategy.
As we move through 2026, the policy ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental structural transition. The era of piecemeal emergency waivers is giving way to formalized statutory frameworks and permanent administrative rulemaking. Recent developments—ranging from Congress extending Medicare telehealth flexibilities through late 2027 to the operational launch of interstate compact portals—are redefining how, where, and to whom behavioral health providers can deliver care.
Understanding these shifts requires looking beyond headline announcements to examine the regulatory mechanisms now taking shape. For mental health practitioners, adapting to this environment is no longer just about maintaining compliance; it is about building a sustainable practice model in a landscape defined by federal rulemaking, interstate governance, and evolving payer standards.
## DEA Telehealth Prescribing: The Fourth Temporary Extension and the Search for Permanent Rules
Few regulatory issues have generated as much concern among behavioral health clinicians as the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. Under the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008, practitioners are generally required to conduct an initial in-person medical evaluation before issuing a prescription for a controlled substance. While the statute included a provision for a "special registration" pathway to allow telemedicine prescribing without an in-person visit, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) did not establish this mechanism for over a decade.
When pandemic-era flexibilities temporarily suspended the in-person requirement, telepsychiatry and remote psychiatric mental health care expanded rapidly, providing vital access for patients managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), severe anxiety, and opioid use disorder (OUD). However, the impending expiration of these temporary flexibilities created anxiety regarding potential cliffs in patient care.
In January 2025, the DEA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled *Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations*. The proposed framework sought to create a formal registration process but drew significant feedback from clinical organizations, patient advocacy groups, and health law experts. Critics expressed concern that the proposed administrative burdens, state-by-state registration caps, and rigid referral requirements could impede access for rural and underserved populations.
In response to public feedback and the need for continued regulatory evaluation, the DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a fourth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities. This extension preserves existing flexibilities through **December 31, 2026**.
Under the current rules governing this extension:
* **Schedule II–V Controlled Substances:** DEA-registered practitioners may continue to prescribe Schedule II through V controlled substances (including stimulants such as methylphenidate and amphetamine salts, as well as benzodiazepines) via synchronous audio-video telemedicine encounters without a prior in-person evaluation.
* **Opioid Use Disorder Treatment:** Audio-only telemedicine encounters remain authorized for prescribing Schedule III–V narcotic medications approved by the FDA for OUD treatment (such as buprenorphine) when video technology is unavailable to the patient or clinically inadvisable.
While the extension provides stability through the end of 2026, the DEA has reaffirmed its commitment to finalizing a permanent Special Registration framework prior to the December 31 deadline. Clinicians relying on virtual prescribing must recognize that the current flexibility remains temporary, making active preparation for future compliance standards essential.
## Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities: Congressional Action and the 2027 Horizon
Federal healthcare policy saw a major legislative development with the passage of the **Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148)**, which President Trump signed into law on **February 3, 2026**. This legislation addressed the statutory extension of Medicare telehealth flexibilities, which had briefly lapsed at the end of January 2026. H.R. 7148 retroactively covered the minor multi-day lapse, ensuring uninterrupted claim processing for services delivered during that window.
Crucially, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 extended key Medicare telehealth waivers through **December 31, 2027**. This two-year extension provides a predictable regulatory environment for outpatient behavioral health care delivered to Medicare beneficiaries.
Key elements of the extended statutory protections include:
1. **Waiver of Geographic and Site Restrictions:** Medicare beneficiaries can continue to receive telebehavioral health encounters from any location across the United States, including their primary residence. The historic requirement that patients reside in a designated rural area or present at an approved originating site remains waived through 2027.
2. **Expansion of Distant-Site Providers:** Clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners retain their status as recognized distant-site telehealth providers within Medicare Part B.
3. **FQHC and RHC Provisions:** Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) remain authorized to serve as distant-site providers for telebehavioral health, utilizing dedicated billing mechanisms (such as code G2025) to maintain safety-net access.
4. **Deferral of In-Person Visit Mandates:** The statutory requirement mandating an in-person evaluation within six months prior to initiating telebehavioral health care—and annually thereafter—has been suspended through December 31, 2027.
Administratively, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has aligned its Calendar Year 2025 and 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rules with these legislative actions. CMS has also refined the evaluation process for adding permanent services to the Medicare Telehealth Services List, moving to a streamlined three-category framework focused on clinical efficacy and administrative simplification.
## Interstate Licensure Compacts: Operationalization and Multi-State Expansion
While federal policy establishes prescribing and Medicare standards, state licensure requirements govern geographical practice scope. Historically, practicing across state lines required holding separate, full licenses in each jurisdiction—a costly and complex process. Over the past three years, interstate licensure compacts have transformed from legislative proposals into active operational pathways.
### The Counseling Compact
The Counseling Compact, designed for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), has achieved widespread legislative adoption, with over 35 state enactments. The focus has now shifted to active implementation and operational onboarding.
Through the official **CompactConnect** portal, the Counseling Compact Commission began issuing practice privileges on a rolling state-by-state basis. As of mid-2026, states actively issuing and accepting compact privileges include **Arizona, Arkansas (which went live on July 30, 2026), Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio**. Clinicians holding an active, unencumbered license in a live home state can now apply through CompactConnect to obtain privilege to practice in other participating operational states without securing full individual licenses. Additional enacted states are expected to complete technical integration over the coming months.
### PSYPACT
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), governing telepsychology practice for licensed psychologists, represents the most mature interstate framework. By mid-2026, PSYPACT grew to **43 participating jurisdictions**, including states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Recent legislative enactments include **Alaska (enacted June 25, 2026)** and **Iowa (enacted July 1, 2026)**. Psychologists holding an active Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through the PSYPACT Commission can render telebehavioral services across nearly the entire nation.
### The Social Work Licensure Compact
The Social Work Compact reached a major milestone by securing enactment in **35 states as of July 2026**, with 2026 additions including Wisconsin (April), West Virginia (June), and Alaska (July). The Social Work Compact Commission is currently building the underlying interstate data infrastructure and rulemaking guidelines. Multistate licenses are anticipated to become available to eligible clinical social workers within the next 9 to 12 months as technical integration nears completion.
| Compact Name | Primary Discipline | Enacted Jurisdictions (Mid-2026) | Operational Status | Key 2026 Milestone |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **PSYPACT** | Psychologists | 43 | Fully Operational | Enactments in AK (June 2026) & IA (July 2026) |
| **Counseling Compact** | LPCs / LMHCs | 35+ | Live Rolling Privilege Issuance | CompactConnect live in state cohort (e.g., AR July 30, 2026) |
| **Social Work Compact** | CSWs / LCSWs | 35 | Infrastructure Buildout Phase | 35th enactment reached; multistate application launch expected in 2027 |
## Audio-Only Coverage and Payment Parity: Financial Viability in 2025–2026
The clinical validity of audio-only telebehavioral health is well established, particularly for elderly individuals, patients with sensory sensitivities, and residents of rural communities without reliable high-speed broadband access. However, ensuring financial reimbursement for audio-only encounters has required ongoing regulatory alignment.
In the CY 2025 and CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule updates, CMS affirmed that synchronous audio-only communication technology remains a covered telehealth modality for behavioral health services through December 31, 2027. Under CMS rules, reimbursement for audio-only behavioral health encounters matches the non-facility PFS rate, providing payment parity with in-person visits.
To ensure appropriate claim processing and audit integrity, clinicians billing Medicare and Medicaid for audio-only services must utilize specific coding protocols:
* **Modifier 93:** Added to claim line items to explicitly denote synchronous telemedicine service rendered via audio-only technology.
* **Place of Service (POS) Codes:** POS 10 (Telehealth Provided in Patient's Home) is selected when the beneficiary receives care in a residential setting, yielding non-facility rate reimbursement. POS 02 (Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's Home) applies when the patient is located in an outpatient facility or clinical site.
At the commercial level, state legislatures have continued to enact telehealth payment parity mandates. A growing majority of states now require private commercial insurers to reimburse covered mental health services delivered via telehealth—including audio-only modalities when clinically appropriate—at rates equivalent to in-person encounters, prohibiting arbitrary fee reductions for remote care.
## What This Means for Your Practice: Operational Strategies for 2025–2026
The convergence of these policy changes requires a proactive operational strategy. Mental health practice owners, independent practitioners, and group practice managers should implement the following steps to ensure compliance and financial stability:
### 1. Conduct a Controlled Substance Prescribing Audit
With the DEA's fourth temporary extension running through **December 31, 2026**, prescribing clinicians should audit their current patient roster to identify individuals receiving Schedule II–V medications solely via telemedicine encounters. Practice managers should establish hybrid care workflows, establishing formal local referral relationships or internal scheduling protocols for in-person evaluations in the event that the upcoming DEA Special Registration final rule includes in-person mandates or state-specific registration caps.
### 2. Formulate an Interstate Growth Strategy
Practitioners seeking to expand their clinical footprint across state lines should evaluate interstate compact pathways:
* **For Psychologists:** Verify that your home state and destination states are active within PSYPACT, and ensure your APIT credential remains current.
* **For Counselors:** Monitor the **CompactConnect** portal to determine whether your home state has completed technical integration. Do not begin marketing or delivering care in target states until your privilege to practice has been formally issued through the portal.
* **For Social Workers:** Begin gathering documentation (such as primary state license verification and clean disciplinary records) in anticipation of multistate application openings over the next 12 months.
* **Legal and Business Compliance:** Remember that holding an interstate compact privilege does not exempt a practice from local business laws. Ensure your practice maintains appropriate professional liability coverage across all practice jurisdictions, complies with destination-state mandatory reporting laws, and registers with relevant state tax authorities where applicable.
### 3. Standardize Billing and Documentation Workflows
Audit internal billing operations to verify that electronic health record (EHR) systems correctly apply telehealth modifiers and Place of Service codes:
* Ensure **Modifier 93** is systematically appended to all qualifying audio-only mental health claims.
* Train administrative staff on the distinction between **POS 10** (patient's home) and **POS 02** (other locations) to ensure accurate reimbursement rates.
* Maintain clear clinical progress notes justifying the use of audio-only modalities (e.g., patient broadband limitations, clinical contraindications to video, or patient preference during acute distress).
### 4. Optimize Long-Term Care Delivery Models Through 2027
With Medicare telehealth flexibilities secured through **December 31, 2027**, practices can confidently invest in telehealth infrastructure. Clinical leadership can expand virtual evening hours, develop specialized hybrid programs for rural populations, and integrate remote measurement-based care tools without the immediate risk of sudden legislative rollbacks.
By aligning clinical workflows with these legislative and regulatory frameworks, behavioral health practices can navigate the complexities of 2025–2026 while maintaining continuity of care for their patients.
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## The CCBHC Paradigm Shift: How Federal Expansion and PPS Rate Reforms Are Reshaping Behavioral Healthcare
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-08-ccbhc-expansion-2026-update/
Published: 2026-08-08
Topics: ccbhc, medicaid-policy, behavioral-health-reform, practice-management
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> As the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model expands across 20 new demonstration states and operationalizes updated Prospective Payment System methodologies, outpatient behavioral health faces its most significant financial and structural transformation in a generation.
## The Architectural Redesign of Community Mental Health
For decades, community mental health centers (CMHCs) across the United States operated under a fragmented, volume-driven fee-for-service reimbursement structure. Clinicians faced impossible caseloads, administrative friction, and severe financial constraints that made comprehensive, team-based care an uphill battle. Uncompensated care for uninsured patients, unreimbursed time spent on care coordination, and high staff turnover created chronic systemic instability.
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) framework was established to fundamentally rewrite this narrative. Originally authorized as a federal demonstration program under Section 223 of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) of 2014, the CCBHC model established a new standard for outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services. In exchange for adhering to rigorous scope-of-service standards—including 24/7 crisis intervention, routine screening and assessment, integrated outpatient mental health and addiction treatment, primary care screening and monitoring, targeted case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, and peer support—certified clinics receive cost-based Medicaid reimbursement through a Prospective Payment System (PPS).
What began in 2017 as an eight-state pilot has evolved into the cornerstone of national behavioral health policy. The passage of Section 11001 of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in June 2022 provided the statutory authority and federal funding mechanism to transition the CCBHC demonstration from a limited trial into a nationwide expansion. By mid-2026, the model encompasses over 500 operating CCBHCs across 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, supported by a combination of state demonstration programs, state plan amendments (SPAs), and SAMHSA expansion grants.
For working therapists, clinical directors, and practice leaders, the rapid acceleration of the CCBHC model between 2024 and 2026 represents more than an administrative policy shift. It is redefining clinical workflows, compensation structures, interprofessional collaboration, and the competitive landscape for mental health talent.
## The 2025–2026 Demonstration Expansion: Tracking the State Cohorts
The expansion mechanism authorized under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act permits the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—acting jointly through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—to select up to 10 additional states every two years to participate in the federal Medicaid demonstration program.
The rollout has progressed through two major federal cohort announcements:
### The 2024 Cohort Implementation (2024–2026)
On June 4, 2024, HHS announced the first 10 expansion states selected to join the demonstration: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Throughout 2025 and into early 2026, these states successfully submitted their Medicaid State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and Demonstration applications, bringing hundreds of community clinics into the cost-based PPS framework. This cohort demonstrated that state-level transition requires intensive infrastructure building, particularly around electronic health record (EHR) interoperability, continuous quality measure reporting, and formalizing agreements with local emergency departments and law enforcement.
### The 2026 Cohort Selection
Building on this momentum, HHS, SAMHSA, and CMS announced on May 28, 2026, the selection of the next 10 states to join the federal demonstration program:
* Alaska
* Colorado
* Hawaii
* Louisiana
* Maryland
* Mississippi
* Montana
* North Dakota
* Washington
* West Virginia
These 10 newly selected states had previously received one-year federally funded CCBHC Planning Grants ($1 million per state) awarded in 2025 to develop certification standards, conduct community needs assessments, establish PPS rate-setting methodologies, and prepare clinics for demonstration readiness. The 2026 cohort states are scheduled to launch their active demonstration programs between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027.
This phased expansion means that over half of all U.S. states now participate in the official Section 223 Medicaid Demonstration. For clinics located in these regions, participation unlocks enhanced federal medical assistance percentages (FMAP) for demonstration services, ensuring robust long-term fiscal backing from both state and federal coffers.
## Deconstructing the Prospective Payment System: From PPS-1 to PPS-4
At the heart of the CCBHC model's financial sustainability is the Prospective Payment System (PPS). Unlike traditional fee-for-service Medicaid—where clinics are reimbursed at fixed, below-cost rates for discrete 15-minute or 45-minute clinical encounters—the PPS model calculates clinic-specific reimbursement rates based on the actual, allowable cost of delivering comprehensive care.
To address evolving clinical needs, CMS released updated CCBHC Prospective Payment System Guidance in February 2024. Throughout 2025 and 2026, participating states have operationalized these expanded payment structures, providing clinics with unprecedented flexibility in how they structure care delivery.
Under current CMS rules, states can select from four distinct PPS rate structures:
| PPS Methodology | Structure Type | Primary Mechanics & Use Cases |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **PPS-1** | Daily Rate | A fixed, clinic-specific rate paid per daily visit, regardless of the intensity or duration of services provided on that day. Includes an annual inflation update (Medicare Economic Index) and quality bonus payment eligibility. |
| **PPS-2** | Monthly Rate | A fixed, clinic-specific rate paid per month in which a qualifying service is delivered. Incorporates mandatory risk adjustment and tiered rates for high-acuity populations (e.g., individuals with severe mental illness or complex co-occurring conditions). |
| **PPS-3** | Daily Rate + Separate Crisis Rate | Introduced in the February 2024 CMS guidance, this model pairs a standard daily rate for general CCBHC services with a dedicated, separate payment methodology for specialized crisis services (e.g., 24/7 mobile crisis teams and crisis stabilization centers). |
| **PPS-4** | Monthly Rate + Separate Crisis Rate | Also established in the 2024 CMS guidance, this structure combines a monthly rate for routine CCBHC care with decoupled, cost-based reimbursement for high-intensity crisis intervention. |
The introduction of PPS-3 and PPS-4 has resolved a major financial bottleneck for community providers. Under earlier daily and monthly rates, high-cost crisis intervention units—such as mobile response teams deployed with peer specialists—frequently lost money when folded into standard visit averages. Decoupling crisis reimbursement allows CCBHCs to build robust 24/7 crisis infrastructure without threatening the financial solvency of their outpatient clinical operations.
Additionally, all four PPS models allow clinics to earn Quality Bonus Payments (QBPs) if they meet established performance benchmarks on key clinical indicators, such as follow-up after psychiatric hospitalization, depression screening compliance, and timely initiation of substance use disorder treatment.
## Federal Grant Cycles: Bridging the Gap to State Demonstration
While the Section 223 Medicaid Demonstration provides the gold standard of sustainable funding, SAMHSA continues to maintain direct federal grant cycles to expand CCBHC capacity in non-demonstration states or to help clinics build infrastructure prior to state certification.
SAMHSA’s CCBHC Expansion Grant program—divided into Planning, Development, and Implementation (CCBHC-PDI) grants and Improvement and Advancement (CCBHC-IA) grants—provides up to $1 million per year for up to four years per clinic. The 2025 and 2026 federal grant cycles have placed strong emphasis on:
1. **Mobile Crisis Deployment**: Funding co-responder models and mobile crisis teams capable of responding anywhere in the service area within 60 to 90 minutes.
2. **Health Information Technology (HIT)**: Upgrading EHR systems to handle mandatory federal outcome measurement reporting and bi-directional health data exchange with primary care hospital networks.
3. **Workforce Diversification**: Embedding certified peer recovery specialists, community health workers, and family support partners directly into multidisciplinary care teams.
These direct federal grants serve as an essential bridge. They allow independent community practices and traditional safety-net providers to construct the clinical infrastructure required to qualify for state certification when their state enters future demonstration cohorts.
## What This Means for Your Practice
Whether you are an outpatient therapist in a independent group practice, a clinical director at a community mental health center, or a solo practitioner contemplating your career trajectory, the nationwide expansion of CCBHCs carries profound practical implications.
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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CCBHC INTEGRATED CARE MODEL │
└──────────────────────────────┬──────────────────────────────┘
│
┌────────────────────────────┼────────────────────────────┐
▼ ▼ ▼
┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────┐
│ MULTIDISCIPLINARY│ │ COMPENSATION │ │ COLLABORATION│
│ CARE TEAMS │ │ STABILITY │ │ (DCO MODEL) │
├──────────────────┤ ├──────────────────┤ ├──────────────────┤
│• LICSW / LMHC │ │• Salaried positions│ │• Formal DCO │
│• Psychiatrists │ │• Loan repayment │ │ contracts │
│• Peer Support │ │• Reduced focus on│ │• Carve-out care │
│• Care Managers │ │ RVU volume │ │ for specialists │
└──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘ └──────────────────┘
```
### 1. Shift in Salary Competitiveness and Workforce Mobility
Because CCBHC reimbursement is calculated on actual operational costs, CCBHC-certified organizations are far better positioned to offer competitive salary packages than traditional fee-for-service clinics. In 2025–2026 demonstration states, CCBHCs have leveraged PPS funding to increase baseline staff clinician salaries, offer signing bonuses, and provide robust student loan repayment assistance (often integrated with National Health Service Corps programs).
For individual therapists, this means salaried stability with comprehensive benefits is increasingly competing with private practice. However, it also means private solo and group practices face heightened competition when recruiting licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), and psychiatric prescribers.
### 2. The Rise of Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs)
Private practitioners and specialized outpatient clinics do not need to become full CCBHCs to participate in this funding ecosystem. Under federal regulations, a certified CCBHC may enter into formal agreements with external entities known as Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs).
Under a DCO agreement:
* An external practice provides specific required services (such as specialized outpatient addiction treatment, eating disorder therapy, or pediatric psychiatric care) on behalf of the CCBHC.
* The care delivered by the DCO is billed under the CCBHC’s prospective payment rate.
* The CCBHC reimburses the DCO according to their negotiated contract.
For private group practices, establishing a DCO partnership with a local CCBHC offers a viable path to treat Medicaid-eligible and underserved populations at sustainable contract rates while maintaining clinical autonomy.
### 3. Transition from Volume-Based Productivity to Team-Based Outcomes
In a traditional billing environment, a therapist's value is directly tied to "chair time"—the number of 45- or 60-minute billable CPT codes generated per week. Under the CCBHC PPS model, clinic revenue is tied to patient encounter days or months and performance on quality metrics, not individual code generation.
Clinicians working within CCBHCs experience a tangible shift in day-to-day workflow:
* **Interdisciplinary Support**: Therapists work alongside embedded nurse care managers, case managers, psychiatric prescribers, and peer recovery specialists who handle social determinants of health (SDOH), medication management, and housing support.
* **Crisis Interventions Included**: Short, unscheduled crisis de-escalation visits or consultation calls are covered under the clinic's overall PPS methodology, reducing pressure to turn away unscheduled patient needs.
* **Outcome Tracking**: Clinicians must document standardized outcome metrics (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale) systematically, as this data directly feeds the state quality bonus payment (QBP) calculations.
### 4. Navigating Administrative and EHR Documentation Demands
The financial stability of the CCBHC model comes at the price of strict regulatory reporting. Certified clinics must collect and report on federal core quality measures across multiple domains. Clinicians in CCBHC settings report higher initial documentation requirements during the intake and assessment phases, as comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments must meet federal timing mandates (e.g., initial preliminary screening completed on the same day of presentation; comprehensive assessment completed within 10 business days).
## The Road Ahead for Behavioral Health Care
The expansion of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model across 20 new states in the 2024–2026 window marks the end of the "experimental" phase of CCBHC policy. Driven by bipartisan legislative support in Congress and backing from HHS, SAMHSA, and CMS, the model is establishing itself as the standard national infrastructure for public behavioral health.
For working therapists and healthcare leaders, understanding CCBHC dynamics is no longer optional. As cost-based prospective payment replaces traditional Medicaid billing across the majority of the country, the model will dictate where healthcare dollars flow, how multidisciplinary teams are structured, and how mental health services are delivered for decades to come. Positioning your practice—whether as a certified clinic, a DCO partner, or an integrated community provider—will be essential to navigating the modern behavioral health landscape.
---
## Rebuilding the Safety Net: Medicaid Managed Care Reform, Network Adequacy, and Behavioral Health After the Unwinding
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-07-medicaid-behavioral-health-policy-2026/
Published: 2026-08-07
Topics: Medicaid, Managed Care, Behavioral Health Policy, Network Adequacy, HCBS
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> As Medicaid post-unwinding realities settle, landmark CMS final rules on managed care access and HCBS spending are reshaping behavioral health practice. Here is what clinicians and group practice leaders need to know in 2026.
## The Post-Unwinding Paradigm in Medicaid Behavioral Health
For behavioral health clinicians across the United States, the landscape of Medicaid reimbursement and patient access has entered a critical phase of structural transformation. Following the end of the pandemic-era continuous enrollment requirement—a multi-year process known across state agencies as the Medicaid "unwinding"—the system has shifted from rapid enrollment growth to intense regulatory scrutiny and fiscal recalibration.
Data compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) indicates that while overall Medicaid enrollment fell by roughly 7.6% into FY 2025 and stabilized in FY 2026, state Medicaid expenditures have continued to rise at near 8% annually. A major driver of this expenditure growth is not expansion of overall beneficiary volume, but rather the compounding health and psychological needs of remaining enrollees, alongside escalating demands for outpatient mental health, substance use disorder (SUD) care, and specialized long-term supports.
In response to historic systemic friction—such as non-responsive provider directories ("ghost networks"), extreme appointment wait times, and high rates of administrative coverage drop-off—the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) promulgated two landmark regulations in mid-2024 whose multi-year implementation milestones are landing squarely across 2025 and 2026. Together with state-level State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and Section 1115 demonstration waivers, these rules represent a fundamental transition from passive insurance coverage to active, federally monitored network enforcement.
For working therapists, clinical directors, and community mental health leaders, navigating this landscape requires moving beyond clinical diagnosis into a clear understanding of managed care accountability, state rate transparency, and administrative continuity.
## Managed Care Rule Changes and Network Adequacy: Ending the Era of "Ghost Networks"
For years, outpatient behavioral health clinicians who contracted with Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) operated within an open secret: inclusion on an MCO panel did not guarantee that patients could access timely care. MCO provider directories frequently listed clinicians who were no longer accepting Medicaid, had closed their practices, or had retired years prior. These "ghost networks" allowed managed care entities to satisfy superficial network adequacy criteria on paper while beneficiaries waited months for routine therapy appointments.
The regulatory environment shifted decisively with the publication of CMS's Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality Final Rule (**CMS-2439-F**). Designed to establish uniform national standards, the rule introduces strict wait-time benchmarks specifically tailored to mental health and SUD services:
* **10-Business-Day Wait Standard:** Managed care plans must ensure enrollees can access routine outpatient mental health and SUD appointments (for both pediatric and adult populations) within **10 business days**. This is notably more stringent than the 15-business-day standard established for routine primary care and OB/GYN services.
* **90% Compliance Threshold:** MCOs are required to demonstrate at least 90% compliance with these wait-time standards across their contracted networks.
* **Independent Secret Shopper Audits:** To eliminate self-reported bias, states must engage independent entities to conduct annual, unannounced "secret shopper" surveys. These audits directly test directory accuracy, phone line responsiveness, and actual appointment availability for new Medicaid enrollees.
While the statutory applicability dates for state managed care contracts are staggered through upcoming rating periods (with full secret shopper mandates phasing in across 2027–2028), state Medicaid agencies throughout 2025 and 2026 have begun aggressive baseline auditing and network restructuring. Managed care plans are actively pruning inactive clinicians from directories, standardizing credentialing timelines, and re-evaluating whether their contracted reimbursement rates are high enough to attract and retain an adequate provider workforce.
For behavioral health providers, this regulatory push means MCOs can no longer afford passive network management. Health plans are under direct pressure to increase panel capacity, enforce active practice participation, and improve communication channels with contracted group practices.
## Medicaid Unwinding Aftermath: Administrative Churn and Behavioral Health Continuity
The conclusion of the Medicaid unwinding process left a lasting impact on community-based behavioral health delivery. Millions of individuals lost Medicaid coverage not because they were income-ineligible, but due to "procedural disenrollments"—administrative friction such as missing renewal paperwork, outdated mailing addresses, or confusing verification portals.
In the behavioral health sector, procedural disenrollments translate directly into disrupted care treatment plans. Patients undergoing active psychotherapy or receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for SUD frequently discover their coverage has lapsed only when attempting to check in for a scheduled session or fill a prescription.
This administrative instability has been compounded by federal fiscal shifts resulting from the July 2025 legislative reconciliation (*One Big Beautiful Bill Act*, H.R. 1), which introduced:
1. **Semi-Annual Redeterminations:** Transitioning eligibility checks from annual to 6-month cycles in several participating coverage streams, doubling the annual frequency of potential administrative disenrollment.
2. **Narrowed Retroactive Coverage:** Restricting retroactive Medicaid eligibility from 90 days down to 30 days for adult expansion populations.
When a patient experiences a temporary coverage lapse under a 30-day retroactive window, providers who continue delivering therapy in good faith risk uncompensated care if the patient's coverage re-verification takes longer than a month to resolve. Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) and private group practices have consequently absorbed elevated uncompensated care costs and billing staff hours dedicated to resolving coverage "churn."
## HCBS Spending and the 80/20 Compensation Benchmark
Parallel to managed care reform, home and community-based services (HCBS) have undergone a significant policy overhaul via the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Final Rule (**CMS-2442-F**). HCBS programs fund vital community behavioral health components, including psychosocial rehabilitation, day treatment, assertive community treatment (ACT) support, and in-home crisis stabilization.
The cornerstone of CMS-2442-F is the **"80/20 Payment Adequacy Provision."** Under this rule, states must ensure that at least **80% of all Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care payments** for personal care, home health aide, and habilitation services are directed specifically to **direct care worker compensation** (defined as direct wages, payroll taxes, and health/retirement benefits). Administrative overhead, supervisory margins, and agency profits are capped within the remaining 20%.
```
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CMS-2442-F Payment Structure Benchmark │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────┬────────────────────┤
│ Direct Care Worker Compensation (Wages & Benefits)│ Admin & Overhead │
│ 80% Minimum Threshold │ 20% Cap │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┴────────────────────┘
```
Throughout 2025 and 2026, states have been laying the structural groundwork for this mandate by establishing public rate transparency websites and direct care worker advisory councils. Under CMS directives, state Medicaid agencies must publish their average hourly fee-for-service rates and managed care shadow rates every two years.
For behavioral health agencies delivering home- and community-based care, this transparency exposes the disparity between state reimbursement rates and actual market wages. While the 80/20 requirement presents operational challenges for agencies balancing administrative compliance costs, it simultaneously creates statutory leverage for providers to demand higher base Medicaid fee schedules from state legislatures.
## State Plan Amendments and 1115 Waivers: Crisis Services and Integrated Models
Despite broader fiscal constraints, state Medicaid agencies have aggressively utilized State Plan Amendments (SPAs) and Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers throughout 2025 and 2026 to modernize behavioral health delivery.
Key policy mechanisms include:
### 1. CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Expansion
In May 2026, federal health officials selected 10 additional states to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program. CCBHCs operate under a Prospective Payment System (PPS) that reimburses clinics based on the actual, comprehensive cost of delivering high-quality, integrated care rather than traditional low-margin fee-for-service schedules. This model mandates 24/7 crisis care, integrated outpatient mental health and SUD services, and explicit care coordination with physical health systems.
### 2. Mobile Crisis Response SPAs
Following CMS State Health Official guidance (such as **SHO 25-004**), dozens of states have submitted SPAs under Section 9813 of the American Rescue Plan Act to establish permanent, multi-disciplinary mobile crisis intervention services. These amendments allow qualified behavioral health professionals and peer specialists to bill Medicaid directly for community-based crisis dispatch, diverting individuals from emergency departments and criminal justice involvement.
### 3. Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) Waivers
Section 1115 waivers approved across multiple states allow Medicaid funds to address health-related social needs that directly impact mental health, such as short-term housing stabilization, recuperative care, and nutritional supports for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) or severe emotional disturbance (SED).
| Policy Mechanism | Key Objective in 2025–2026 | Impact on Behavioral Health |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **CMS-2439-F** | Managed Care Access & Network Adequacy | Enforces 10-day wait time for BH; secret shopper audits. |
| **CMS-2442-F** | HCBS Access & Rate Transparency | 80/20 direct worker pay rule; public rate publishing. |
| **CCBHC Expansion** | Prospective Payment System (PPS) | Cost-based reimbursement for integrated community care. |
| **Mobile Crisis SPAs** | 24/7 Community Crisis Dispatch | Direct Medicaid billing for multidisciplinary crisis teams. |
## What This Means for Your Practice: Actionable Guidance for Clinicians
The convergence of managed care enforcement, rate transparency, and coverage churn requires behavioral health practitioners to re-evaluate their operational workflows. Whether you run a solo psychotherapy practice, manage a group clinic, or lead a community mental health center, consider the following strategic adaptations:
### 1. Conduct an Internal Managed Care Audit
With MCOs facing mandatory secret shopper audits and strict directory accuracy rules, insurance panels are actively auditing contracted providers.
* **Verify Directory Details:** Ensure your practice address, NPI, active office hours, tele-health offerings, and panel status (open vs. closed to new Medicaid enrollees) are accurately listed across every contracted MCO portal.
* **Respond Promptly to Re-Credentialing:** Ignored outreach from health plans will increasingly result in immediate administrative termination to prevent MCOs from incurring secret shopper directory penalties.
### 2. Implement Real-Time Eligibility (RTE) Verification
Given the shortened 30-day retroactive coverage window and increased frequency of redeterminations post-unwinding:
* **Check Status Monthly:** Do not assume a patient’s active Medicaid status at the start of the year will remain intact. Integrate automated batch RTE checks into your electronic health record (EHR) prior to the first session of each calendar month.
* **Establish Coverage Gap Protocols:** Train front-desk and intake administrative staff to assist patients with rapid re-enrollment portals or direct them to state navigators the moment a procedural coverage flag appears.
### 3. Leverage State Rate Transparency Data for Contract Negotiations
The rate publication mandates under CMS-2442-F and CMS-2439-F provide independent clinical practices with unprecedented market data.
* **Compare Contracted Rates:** Review your state Medicaid agency's published fee-for-service schedules against the commercial and managed care rates offered by MCOs in your region.
* **Negotiate Panel Rates:** Use published network adequacy standards as leverage. If an MCO in your region is failing its 10-day wait-time benchmarks for outpatient mental health, group practices can negotiate higher contracted fee schedules in exchange for accepting new Medicaid referrals.
### 4. Explore CCBHC Partnership and Subcontracting Opportunities
Solo and small group practice owners do not need to become full CCBHC facilities to benefit from the federal expansion.
* **Designated Collaborating Organizations (DCOs):** CCBHCs frequently enter into formal DCO agreements with private practices, specialized SUD providers, and peer support organizations to fulfill comprehensive care mandates. Contracting as a DCO allows private clinicians to receive steady, coordinated referral streams under prospective payment frameworks.
### 5. Document Medical Necessity for Standardized Review
As state Medicaid programs implement standardized assessment metrics (e.g., LOCUS, CANS) to manage overall utilization post-unwinding, clinicians must align clinical documentation with state-specific medical necessity criteria. Ensure treatment plans explicitly link interventions to functional goals to prevent retroactive claim clawbacks during MCO utilization reviews.
## The Path Ahead: Accountability as an Asset
The 2025–2026 regulatory environment marks a fundamental shift in Medicaid behavioral health policy. The era of passive panel participation and unchecked directory inaccuracies is drawing to a close. While administrative friction remains a genuine burden, the federal emphasis on enforceable network adequacy, rate transparency, and cost-based reimbursement models opens meaningful avenues for behavioral health providers to demand fair compensation and deliver equitable care.
By aligning practice operations with these regulatory shifts, behavioral health clinicians can protect their financial viability while continuing to serve as the frontline safety net for their communities.
---
## The Evolution of 988: Call Volume Surges, Georouting Mandates, and the State of Crisis Infrastructure in 2025–2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-06-988-crisis-response-infrastructure-2026/
Published: 2026-08-06
Topics: 988-lifeline, crisis-intervention, behavioral-health-policy, telehealth, clinical-practice
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> Four years after transitioning to a three-digit national lifeline, 988 faces unprecedented contact volume, regulatory shifts in caller location routing, and complex state-level funding hurdles. Here is what behavioral health clinicians need to know.
## Four Years In: The Infrastructure and Realities of 988
When the three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline officially debuted nationwide in July 2022, it was hailed as a watershed moment for American mental healthcare—a long-overdue transition from a fragmented 10-digit toll-free system to a centralized, easy-to-remember emergency response network. Four years into its operation, 988 has evolved from an ambitious federal transition into the primary nervous system of U.S. behavioral health crisis intervention.
Yet for practicing psychotherapists, clinical social workers, and psychiatric clinicians, the operational reality of 988 has been characterized by both extraordinary scale and significant structural friction. The system has absorbed unprecedented volume, but it has also highlighted persistent systemic vulnerabilities: area-code misrouting, uneven state telecommunications funding, and variable integration with local mobile crisis response teams (MCRTs).
As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) roll out major regulatory and infrastructure mandates across 2025 and 2026, the landscape of crisis response is undergoing its most significant structural refinement since the lifeline's inception. Understanding these shifts is essential for clinicians who incorporate crisis safety planning into their daily outpatient and telehealth practices.
## Escalating Volume and Network Capacity: Parsing the Data
Data released by SAMHSA and Vibrant Emotional Health (the national administrator of the 988 network) reflects a dramatic and sustained increase in public utilization. By mid-2024, the lifeline celebrated the milestone of handling 10 million total contacts. By mid-2026, that cumulative figure has surged past 23 million contacts across calls, texts, and online chats.
This aggregate total encompasses approximately 15.8 million voice calls, 4.2 million text messages, and 3.4 million web-based chats. Monthly contact volume now consistently ranges between 600,000 and 700,000 encounters nationwide—representing a 15% increase over 2025 levels and nearly a 50% increase compared to 2024 baseline metrics.
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 988 LIFELINE CUMULATIVE CONTACTS |
| (July 2022 – Mid-2026) |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Voice Calls : [====================================] ~15.8M (68%) |
| Text Messages: [==========] ~4.2M (18%) |
| Web Chats : [========] ~3.4M (14%) |
| TOTAL VOLUME : >23.3 Million Contacts |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
The shifting distribution of contact modalities offers crucial insight into help-seeking behavior across demographics. While voice calls continue to represent the majority of contacts, text message volume has expanded at more than double the rate of voice contacts over the past two years. This surge is heavily driven by adolescents, young adults, and neurodivergent individuals who frequently identify text-based intervention as lower-friction and less intrusive during acute distress.
From an operational perspective, national answer rates have stabilized between 88% and 92%, with average wait times dropping under 45 seconds for voice calls. This represents a stark improvement over the pre-2022 legacy lifeline system, where unanswered calls were frequently abandoned during peak hours. To sustain this technical infrastructure and backup routing capacity, SAMHSA awarded a major $255 million grant to Vibrant Emotional Health in May 2026, following a $231 million federal funding opportunity announced earlier in the year to bolster local call center staffing and digital routing mechanisms.
However, national metrics obscure sharp regional disparities. Because 988 operates as a federated network of over 200 local, state-funded crisis centers backed by national spillover centers, caller experience depends heavily on the financial and human resources of the state in which the contact originates.
## Fixing the Area-Code Anachronism: The FCC Georouting Rollout
For the first two and a half years of 988 operations, the system suffered from a fundamental technical flaw: voice calls were routed to local crisis centers based entirely on the caller’s telephone area code rather than their actual physical location.
In a nation where mobile phone number portability is universal, this area-code reliance created severe clinical and operational bottlenecks. A college student in Boston using a mobile phone with a 415 (San Francisco) area code who dialed 988 would be routed to a call center in California. While the California counselor could provide immediate verbal de-escalation, they lacked direct access to Massachusetts community resources, local mobile crisis dispatch, or regional bed tracking systems. Transferring the call across state lines introduced delays, forced clients to repeat traumatic narratives, and complicated emergency warm-transfers when in-person intervention was required.
To resolve this issue while preserving strict user privacy, the FCC initiated a comprehensive georouting rulemaking process that reached critical enforcement milestones in 2025 and 2026.
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| FCC GEOROUTING COMPLIANCE TIMELINE |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Oct 2024 : FCC adopts 988 Voice Georouting Mandate |
| Dec 2024 : Voice Rules become effective (Dec 12, 2024) |
| Jan 2025 : Voice Compliance for Nationwide Carriers (Jan 13, 2025) |
| (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile implement commercial georouting) |
| Jul 2025 : FCC adopts 988 Text Georouting Mandate |
| Oct 2025 : Text Rules become effective (Oct 16, 2025) |
| Dec 2026 : Voice Compliance for Non-Nationwide/Regional Carriers |
| (Deadline: Dec 14, 2026) |
| Apr 2027 : Text Compliance for Nationwide Carriers (Deadline) |
| Oct 2028 : Text Compliance for Non-Nationwide Text Providers |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
### Voice Georouting Implementation
In October 2024, the FCC adopted formal rules mandating that Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers implement georouting for all 988 voice calls. The rules took effect on December 12, 2024, establishing a two-tiered compliance schedule:
* **Nationwide Wireless Carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon):** Required to fully deploy voice georouting no later than **January 13, 2025**. All three major carriers met this deadline, ensuring that the vast majority of mobile 988 calls in the U.S. are now routed based on approximate device location.
* **Non-Nationwide and Regional Carriers:** Must achieve full compliance by **December 14, 2026**.
Georouting differs fundamentally from GPS tracking or 911 location services (E911). Rather than pinpointing a caller's precise street address—which raised civil liberties and privacy concerns among crisis advocates—georouting uses aggregated cell tower data to determine the caller's general geographic area (such as county or municipal boundaries) and connects them to the nearest local crisis center. The caller's precise coordinates are neither transmitted nor stored by the call center unless the caller explicitly consents or an immediate life-threatening emergency mandates emergency service dispatch.
### Text Message Georouting Standards
Recognizing that text messages suffered from the same area-code mismatch, the FCC expanded its mandate in July 2025 (with rules taking effect October 16, 2025) to cover 988 text communications:
* **Nationwide Wireless Carriers:** Must implement georouting for 988 text messages by **April 16, 2027** (18 months post-effective date).
* **Non-Nationwide Covered Text Providers:** Must comply by **October 16, 2028** (36 months post-effective date).
For outpatient therapists, the completion of nationwide voice georouting in early 2025 represents a landmark improvement: clients calling 988 from mobile phones with out-of-state area codes are now reliably connected to local crisis counselors who possess immediate knowledge of municipal resources and emergency services.
## State Funding Realities: Dedicated Telecom Fees vs. Patchwork Budgets
While federal grants provide vital technical infrastructure, the day-to-day operation of local 988 call centers and local crisis response systems relies on state funding. The National Behavioral Health Crisis Care system is anchored on three core pillars: *someone to talk to* (988 call centers), *someone to respond* (mobile crisis teams), and *somewhere to go* (crisis stabilization centers).
To fund this continuum, federal legislation authorized states to pass monthly telecommunication surcharges on wireless, wireline, and prepaid lines—modeled directly on the longstanding monthly 911 fees found on phone bills. However, legislative adoption across state capitals remains sharply polarized.
As of late 2025, only **thirteen states** (including California, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, Virginia, and New Mexico) have passed dedicated 988 telecom surcharge legislation. These fees generally range from $0.12 to $0.70 per line per month, creating a predictable, dedicated revenue stream insulated from legislative budget battles. During the 2025–2026 legislative sessions, several states sought to expand these mechanisms:
* **Washington State:** Introduced House Bill 1581 to raise its dedicated 988 line tax from $0.40 to $0.70 per line to fund expanded mobile crisis team dispatch.
* **New Mexico:** Successfully enacted dedicated 988 fee legislation during its 2025 session, transitioning its crisis network away from general fund reliance.
* **New Jersey:** Continued active legislative debate over replacing annual budget appropriations with a permanent monthly telecom surcharge.
In the remaining 37 states, 988 funding depends on a precarious blend of state general fund appropriations, short-term federal block grants, and municipal health funds. Nationwide, state legislatures appropriated approximately **$507.65 million in state general funds** for the 2025–2026 fiscal period to maintain basic operations. In states without dedicated surcharges, call centers face chronic staffing shortages, higher counselor turnover, and longer answer delays during peak hours.
## Mobile Crisis Teams and the Medicaid Expansion Framework
The connection between 988 call centers and on-the-ground clinical intervention relies heavily on Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs)—multidisciplinary units typically comprising licensed clinicians, nurse practitioners, and peer recovery specialists capable of deploying to homes, schools, or community settings.
A central driver of MCRT expansion in 2025 and 2026 has been **Section 9813 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)**. This provision established a state option to receive an enhanced **85% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP)** for qualifying community-based mobile crisis intervention services covered under Medicaid.
This 85% federal matching rate was designed for a 12-quarter period ending **March 31, 2027**. Over 20 states have submitted State Plan Amendments (SPAs) or Section 1115 demonstration waivers to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to operationalize this option.
Furthermore, CMS administrative guidance allows states to claim a 90% federal administrative match to integrate 988 call center IT systems with local 911 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and MCRT dispatch software. In states like California and Indiana, this integration allows 988 operators to dispatch a mobile crisis team directly when a caller requires in-person clinical assessment, bypassing law enforcement involvement in over 80% of dispatched crisis encounters.
```
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| THE 3-TIERED CRISIS CONTINUUM |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 1. SOMEONE TO TALK TO --> 988 Lifeline (Calls/Texts/Chats) |
| Resolves ~80-90% of crises on the phone |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2. SOMEONE TO RESPOND --> Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) |
| Deploys multidisciplinary care in-person |
| Supported by ARPA Sec 9813 85% FMAP |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3. SOMEWHERE TO GO --> Crisis Stabilization Centers / Peer Respites|
| Sub-acute, non-hospital receiving centers |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
```
## Federal Policy Shifts: Specialized Sub-Networks
Federal administration of the 988 network has also seen significant debate regarding specialized sub-networks designed to serve vulnerable populations.
While the Veterans Crisis Line ("Press 1") and Spanish-language services ("Press 2") remain fully integrated core components of the network, specialized pathways for LGBTQ+ youth ("Press 3") encountered policy and funding transitions. The original specialized LGBTQ+ youth pilot program expired in July 2025 when initial pilot funding was fully expended.
In response, Congress allocated **$33 million in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026** specifically for LGBTQ+ youth crisis interventions. In September 2025, Senators Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced the bipartisan **988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act** to permanently codify specialized crisis pathways into federal law. As of mid-2026, SAMHSA continues restructuring these specialized services under its primary administrative grant structure with Vibrant Emotional Health to maintain culturally competent care pathways across the national network.
---
## What This Means for Your Practice
For mental health practitioners in outpatient settings, group practices, and telehealth environments, the 2025–2026 developments surrounding 988 require active updates to clinical safety protocols, patient psychoeducation, and emergency management plans.
### 1. Update Telehealth Risk Assessment & Safety Plans
With voice georouting now fully active across major nationwide carriers as of January 2025, therapists providing interstate telehealth can update their crisis planning protocols:
* **Area Code Confidence:** Reassure telehealth clients with out-of-state area codes that calling 988 from a cell phone will now connect them to crisis services in their current physical location, rather than the region associated with their phone's area code.
* **Text Messaging Caveat:** Advise clients that while 988 voice calls are georouted nationwide, text message georouting is still in phased rollout across carriers through 2027–2028. For acute text-based crisis support, clinicians should verify local crisis text line alternatives if physical dispatch might be required.
### 2. Differentiate 988 from 911 in Informed Consent
Clients frequently harbor anxiety that calling 988 will automatically trigger law enforcement dispatch to their home. Therapists should explicitly address this in intake informed consent and safety planning:
* **Low Dispatch Rates:** SAMHSA data indicates that fewer than 2% of 988 contacts require emergency service dispatch (911 or police), with the vast majority resolved through verbal de-escalation or voluntary MCRT referral.
* **Privacy Controls:** Clarify that 988 georouting relies on aggregated cell tower location to route calls locally—it does not transmit precise street address GPS data to the call center without caller consent or explicit imminent safety threats.
### 3. Audit Local Crisis Continuum Capabilities
Because state funding remains unequal, clinicians must familiarize themselves with their specific state and county crisis infrastructure:
* Identify whether your state has enacted dedicated telecom fees or relies on general funds, as this directly correlates with local MCRT availability and call center wait times.
* Establish direct contacts with local Mobile Crisis Response Teams funded under state Medicaid SPAs, keeping their direct dispatch numbers alongside 988 in client safety plans.
### 4. Provide Modality Guidance to Clients
Help clients select the most appropriate 988 modality based on their clinical presentation:
* **Voice Calls:** Ideal for clients requiring immediate, rapid de-escalation, local resource linkage, or potential MCRT dispatch.
* **Text & Chat:** Excellent options for clients experiencing sensory overload, youth processing trauma who require lower visual/auditory stimulation, or individuals in non-private living environments where speaking aloud is unsafe.
By staying informed on the regulatory, technical, and financial evolution of 988, behavioral health professionals can effectively integrate national crisis infrastructure into individual clinical care—ensuring that when clients face acute distress, the bridge between outpatient care and community crisis support is fast, local, and reliable.
---
*For real-time regulatory updates and grant funding notices, consult the [SAMHSA 988 Partner Toolkit](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988) and the [FCC 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Portal](https://www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline).*I have authored a long-form, magazine-style post analyzing the 2025–2026 developments of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for **thera.news**.
### Summary of Covered Developments & Verifiable Facts:
- **Contact Volume & Data:** Analyzed the milestone of surpassing 23.3 million total contacts (15.8M calls, 4.2M texts, 3.4M chats) by mid-2026, monthly run rates of 600,000–700,000+, and answer rates/speeds.
- **FCC Georouting Timelines:** Detailed the FCC October 2024 voice mandate, the January 13, 2025 deadline for nationwide carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), the December 14, 2026 non-nationwide voice deadline, and the July 2025 text georouting rule (effective Oct 16, 2025; nationwide text deadline April 16, 2027; non-nationwide Oct 16, 2028).
- **State Crisis Funding & Surcharges:** Examined the 13 states with enacted 988 telecom fee surcharges, legislative efforts in 2025–2026 (e.g., Washington HB 1581, New Mexico 2025 fee enactment), state general fund appropriations (~$507.65M), and SAMHSA funding awards ($255M grant to Vibrant Emotional Health in May 2026).
- **Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs):** Outlined Section 9813 of ARPA (85% enhanced FMAP for Medicaid mobile crisis through March 31, 2027) and CMS 90/10 administrative matching for 988/CAD dispatch integration.
- **Specialized Sub-Networks:** Explored Veterans Crisis Line ("Press 1"), Spanish ("Press 2"), the expiration of initial LGBTQ+ youth pilot funding in July 2025, the FY26 Consolidated Appropriations Act allocation of $33M for LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention, and the bipartisan *988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act* introduced in Sept 2025.
- **Clinical Practice Guidance:** Included a comprehensive section titled `## What This Means for Your Practice` providing actionable takeaways for telehealth safety planning, client psychoeducation, 911 vs. 988 privacy clarification, and modality selection.
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## The Fragmented Front Line: Navigating Parity Enforcement, NQTL Audits, and State Regulatory Shifts in 2025–2026
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-08-05-parity-enforcement-2026-update/
Published: 2026-08-05
Topics: mental-health-parity, mhpaea, nqtl, insurance-reimbursement, behavioral-health-policy
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> While federal agencies have paused key provisions of the 2024 MHPAEA final rule amidst ongoing employer litigation, state insurance commissioners and federal enforcement reports reveal an intensifying landscape of NQTL comparative analysis audits and multi-million-dollar payer settlements. Here is what working behavioral health clinicians need to know.
## The Parity Paradox: Federal Pause Meets Aggressive State Enforcement
For working behavioral health clinicians, the administrative reality of third-party reimbursement has long felt disconnected from the promising headlines of federal legislation. When the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), together with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of the Treasury (collectively, the Tri-Agencies), released their landmark final rule under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) on September 9, 2024, the behavioral health community anticipated a systemic overhaul. The 2024 Final Rule—which took effect on November 22, 2024, with staggered compliance dates set for January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026—was engineered to close long-standing loopholes. It explicitly prohibited health plans from using discriminatory factors to design treatment limitations and mandated rigorous data evaluation to measure actual access outcomes, such as network adequacy and reimbursement rates.
However, the regulatory landscape shifted dramatically over the subsequent eighteen months. Facing a major legal challenge mounted by large employer coalitions in *ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services*, the Tri-Agencies issued a formal non-enforcement policy on May 15, 2025. Under this administrative directive, federal regulators paused the enforcement of the new obligations introduced by the 2024 Final Rule while considering substantial regulatory revisions, signaling plans for a new notice of proposed rulemaking by late 2026.
This federal enforcement pause has created what policy analysts describe as a "parity paradox." While the newly crafted 2024 rules are temporarily sidelined in federal courtrooms, the underlying statutory foundation—specifically MHPAEA as enacted in 2008 and reinforced by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021)—remains fully active and legally binding. Commercial health plans and self-insured ERISA group health plans are still statutorily required to develop, maintain, and produce detailed comparative analyses of their Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs) upon demand.
Far from signaling a return to deregulation, the federal pause has decentralized parity enforcement. State insurance commissioners across the country have stepped into the vacuum, leveraging state-level parity mandates, comprehensive market conduct exams, and direct financial penalties to hold commercial insurers accountable. For therapists, group practice managers, and clinical supervisors, understanding this evolving patchwork of federal audits and state-level enforcement is no longer just a policy exercise—it is essential for protecting practice sustainability and safeguarding patient access to care.
## Deciphering the NQTL Audit Trap: Why Carveouts and Prior Authorizations Fail
At the heart of modern parity compliance lies the concept of Non-Quantitative Treatment Limitations (NQTLs). Unlike quantitative limits—such as rigid annual visit caps or specific copayment dollar amounts—NQTLs represent processes, strategies, evidentiary standards, or medical management techniques that limit the scope or duration of treatment. Common NQTLs in behavioral healthcare include prior authorization requirements, concurrent review protocols, fail-first or step-therapy rules, credentialing criteria, and provider reimbursement rate-setting methodologies.
The release of the Tri-Agencies' 2025 MHPAEA Report to Congress, published in early 2026 and covering federal enforcement activity between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, provides an unvarnished view of how health plans continue to fall short of statutory standards. During this reporting window, EBSA issued 42 initial inquiry letters to group health plans and health insurance issuers, requesting comparative analyses across 77 unique NQTLs. The results underscored a persistent structural failure across the health insurance industry:
* Regulators issued **14 formal insufficiency letters** covering 32 NQTLs due to incomplete or non-responsive documentation.
* **25 initial noncompliance determination letters** were issued covering 43 NQTLs.
* **5 final noncompliance determinations** were formally entered for 7 NQTLs.
The 2025 Report to Congress singled out "carveout" benefit structures as a primary engine of noncompliance. In a typical carveout arrangement, a primary medical plan subcontractor delegates the administration of mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits to a specialized Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization (MBHO). When federal or state regulators request an NQTL comparative analysis, primary health plans routinely fail to produce integrated data showing that their behavioral health carveout operates under standards no more restrictive than those applied to medical/surgical benefits.
According to federal audit findings, the most frequent NQTL violations center on:
1. **Disparate Utilization Review Standards:** Plans frequently require concurrent reviews every 3 to 7 days for residential mental health treatment while allowing 14 to 30 days of unmonitored coverage for skilled nursing or medical rehabilitation facilities.
2. **Asymmetric Network Admission Criteria:** Insurers enforce strict panel closure policies or onerous credentialing timelines (often exceeding 180 days) for licensed professional counselors and clinical social workers, while granting expedited onboarding for medical specialists.
3. **Arbitrary Exclusions:** Impermissible blanket exclusions persist for evidence-based modalities, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for autism, nutritional counseling for eating disorders, and intensive outpatient programs.
When regulators demand written proof that these restrictions were designed and applied using comparable evidentiary standards, payers frequently rely on generalized assertions rather than quantitative data. Under CAA 2021 mandates, failure to provide a compliant comparative analysis can result in public noncompliance designations and administrative enforcement actions.
## The New Map of Parity Enforcement: States Step Into the Vacuum
As federal oversight recalibrates, state insurance departments have initiated an unprecedented wave of enforcement, utilizing state legislative authorities that match or exceed federal baselines.
### Georgia: Unprecedented Financial Penalties
In early 2026, the Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire concluded a multi-year market conduct examination of commercial health plans operating within the state. Regulators issued nearly $25 million in combined fines across 22 health insurance companies for systemic violations of state and federal parity laws. The regulatory findings targeted arbitrary prior authorization burdens, inaccurate provider directories, and discriminatory reimbursement structures. Notable administrative fines included:
* **Oscar Health:** Fined $10.2 million following audit findings of severe documentation deficiencies and unequal utilization review practices.
* **Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgia:** Fined $4.6 million for non-compliant NQTL comparative analyses and inadequate network access for outpatient therapy.
* **Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia:** Fined $2.6 million over provider panel maintenance failures and processing delays for behavioral health claims.
### California: Standards of Care and Crisis Coverage Mandates
California continues to define state-level parity regulation through Senate Bill 855, its gold-standard law requiring health plans to cover all medically necessary treatments for mental health and substance use disorders using clinical criteria aligned with accepted standards of care (such as criteria developed by non-profit clinical specialty associations like ASAM and AACAP).
Building upon SB 855, the California Department of Insurance promulgated comprehensive enforcement regulations in May 2026. These regulations mandate that plans provide full coverage for emergency 988 crisis response services without prior authorization. Furthermore, the rule establishes strict out-of-network access requirements: if an insurer fails to maintain an in-network behavioral health provider capable of delivering timely care within statutory geographic and wait-time limits, the insurer must arrange for out-of-network treatment at zero additional cost to the insured patient (matching in-network copayments and deductible accumulation).
### Connecticut, Washington, and Illinois: Systematic Audits and Affirmation Bulletins
State regulators in Connecticut, Washington, and Illinois have implemented aggressive oversight mechanisms to bypass federal uncertainty:
* **Connecticut:** In 2026, the Connecticut Insurance Department issued targeted fines against all five major commercial health plans operating in the state—Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare—after reviewing mandatory annual NQTL reporting submissions that failed to demonstrate parity in provider reimbursement structures.
* **Washington State:** The Office of the Insurance Commissioner fined several regional and national carriers, including Regence BlueShield, Premera Blue Cross, and a $300,000 fine against Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington in early 2026, citing inadequate behavioral health network depth and inaccurate provider directories (commonly referred to as "ghost networks").
* **Illinois:** Addressing confusion generated by federal litigation, the Illinois Department of Insurance issued a formal regulatory bulletin in 2025. The bulletin explicitly instructed all state-regulated health insurance issuers that Illinois will enforce state parity provisions—including strict limitations on prior authorization and step therapy—independently of federal regulatory pauses.
## Accountability in Dollars: Recent Payer Settlements and Restitution Orders
Beyond administrative fines levied by state commissioners, high-profile legal settlements in late 2025 and early 2026 demonstrate that courts and regulatory bodies are compelling health plans to pay direct financial restitution to affected patients and providers.
```
SUMMARY OF KEY PAYER ENFORCEMENT & SETTLEMENTS (2025–2026)
+------------------------------------+---------------+------------------------------------------------------+
| Jurisdiction / Body | Entity | Financial Impact & Regulatory Mandate |
+------------------------------------+---------------+------------------------------------------------------+
| U.S. Department of Labor (Feb 2026)| Kaiser | • $2.8 Million Civil Monetary Penalty |
| | Permanente | • $28.0 Million Direct Restitution for Members |
| | | • Mandatory Out-of-Network Coverage Restructuring |
+------------------------------------+---------------+------------------------------------------------------+
| Georgia Dept. of Ins. (Early 2026) | 22 Insurers | • $25.0 Million Aggregate Administrative Fines |
| | (Oscar, BCBS) | • Mandated NQTL Remediation & Directory Audits |
+------------------------------------+---------------+------------------------------------------------------+
| Federal Class Action (Dec 2025) | Elevance / | • Nationwide Class Settlement (Coverage 2017–2030) |
| | Anthem | • Re-adjudication of Residential Treatment Denials |
+------------------------------------+---------------+------------------------------------------------------+
```
### The Federal Kaiser Permanente Settlement (February 2026)
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor achieved a landmark consent order resolving an extensive investigation into Kaiser Foundation Health Plan's behavioral health operations. Regulators found that systemic access failures forced plan members to seek out-of-network mental health care due to months-long delays for in-network therapy appointments.
Under the terms of the federal settlement:
* Kaiser agreed to pay a **$2.8 million civil monetary penalty** under ERISA Section 502(l).
* Kaiser established a **$28 million restitution fund** dedicated to reimbursing plan participants for out-of-pocket expenses incurred when securing out-of-network mental health and addiction treatment.
* Kaiser accepted binding structural remedies, including mandatory single-case agreements with non-participating providers and independent oversight of its behavioral health network adequacy metrics.
### The Elevance Health / Anthem Residential Care Settlement (December 2025)
In December 2025, federal courts preliminarily approved a comprehensive class-action settlement involving Elevance Health (formerly Anthem). The lawsuit alleged that between April 2017 and April 2030, the insurer applied restrictive, non-standard medical necessity criteria to deny coverage for intermediate and residential behavioral health treatment facilities. The settlement mandates the re-adjudication of thousands of historically denied claims using clinical criteria established by independent medical specialty societies, opening a pathway for substantial retroactive reimbursement to patients and treatment centers.
## What This Means for Your Practice: A Practical Blueprint for Clinicians
For independent practitioners, group practice owners, and clinical leaders, the shift in parity enforcement requires a proactive approach to billing, documentation, and patient advocacy. Understanding how regulators evaluate NQTLs allows providers to challenge improper insurance denials effectively.
```
PRACTITIONER NQTL ADVOCACY WORKFLOW
[ 1. Prior Auth / Claim Denial Received ]
│
▼
[ 2. Identify Potential NQTL Restriction ]
(Frequency caps, medical necessity criteria, rate disparities)
│
▼
[ 3. Issue Formal Parity Information Request ]
(Demand NQTL Comparative Analysis under CAA 2021 / MHPAEA)
│
▼
[ 4. Secure Single-Case Agreement OR File Appeal ]
(Reference state laws like CA SB 855 or state parity statutes)
│
▼
[ 5. File State Insurance Department Complaint ]
(Submit documentation to State Commissioner / Insurance Board)
```
### 1. Structure Formal NQTL Information Requests
When a payer issues a denial based on prior authorization, concurrent review limits, or strict medical necessity thresholds, standard appeal letters often prove ineffective. Incorporate explicit parity terminology into your appeal documentation:
* **Request the Comparative Analysis:** Under 29 U.S.C. § 1185a(a)(8) (for ERISA plans) and corresponding state insurance codes, patients and their authorized representatives have the legal right to request the plan's written NQTL comparative analysis.
* **Specify the NQTL Category:** Ask the insurer to provide the precise evidentiary standards and clinical rationale used to justify imposing concurrent reviews or visit limits on the requested mental health service, compared to analogous medical/surgical services (such as physical therapy or cardiac rehabilitation).
* **Leverage Template Demands:** Payers faced with formal NQTL comparative analysis demands frequently elect to overturn claim denials at the peer-to-peer or initial appeal stage rather than risk exposing deficient NQTL documentation to state regulators.
### 2. Leverage Out-of-Network Timely Access Protections
If your practice operates on a cash-pay or out-of-network basis, parity enforcement offers powerful leverage to help patients secure reimbursement:
* **Document Network Adequacy Deficits:** When an insured patient seeks care at your practice because they cannot find an in-network therapist with open availability within reasonable geographic bounds (typically 30 minutes or 15 miles) or reasonable wait times (typically 10 to 14 business days), document this gap.
* **Request In-Network Level of Benefits (Single-Case Agreements):** Advise patients to submit a formal request for a Single-Case Agreement (SCA) to their insurer prior to beginning treatment. Under California’s SB 855 and similar state network adequacy regulations in Washington, Georgia, and New York, payers are legally obligated to cover out-of-network care at in-network benefit levels (holding the patient responsible only for in-network copays) when in-network providers are unavailable.
### 3. Utilize State Insurance Department Complaint Channels
Because state insurance commissioners are actively fining carriers, administrative complaints carry significant weight:
* **Direct Patient Appeals to State Regulators:** When an insurer engages in improper denials, assist your patient in filing a complaint with your state’s Department of Insurance or Insurance Commissioner.
* **Highlight Ghost Networks and Rate Disparities:** If an insurer refuses to negotiate fair reimbursement rates or maintains inaccurate provider rosters that list retired or non-accepting clinicians, document these conditions in state regulatory complaints. State insurance departments rely on provider-submitted data to initiate targeted market conduct examinations.
### 4. Audit Your Practice’s Administrative Workflows
Ensure that your clinical documentation withstands scrutiny during utilization reviews:
* Use standardized measurement-based care tools (such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, or PCL-5) to establish baseline severity and document continuous treatment progress.
* Ensure treatment plans explicitly document why lower levels of care (e.g., standard weekly outpatient therapy versus intensive outpatient programming) are clinically insufficient, directly satisfying medical necessity definitions established by specialty guidelines.
## Looking Ahead: Strategic Parity Advocacy for Behavioral Health Providers
The ongoing realignment of mental health parity regulation marks a critical juncture for behavioral healthcare in the United States. While the federal enforcement pause on the 2024 Final Rule has introduced temporary administrative ambiguity, it has also sparked an unprecedented surge in state-level oversight and judicial accountability.
As the Tri-Agencies prepare to issue revised parity regulations toward the end of 2026, working therapists and clinical leaders must recognize their pivotal role within this ecosystem. By pairing rigorous clinical documentation with assertive advocacy—demanding NQTL comparative analyses, utilizing state insurance department complaint mechanisms, and asserting patient rights under state parity statutes—behavioral health providers can bridge the gap between policy intent and clinical practice. Equity in behavioral healthcare coverage is ultimately realized not merely through statutory enactment, but through relentless enforcement on the front lines of patient care.
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## The state of the mental health field in 2026: a working therapist's map
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-30-state-of-the-mental-health-field-2026/
Published: 2026-05-30
Topics: field-analysis, policy, workforce, payers
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A field-level read on where therapy actually stands in 2026 — workforce, payers, technology, and policy — written for clinicians who want analysis, not affirmations.
## The state of the mental health field in 2026: a working therapist's map
If you came into 2026 expecting the field to feel calmer than 2023, you have probably already revised the forecast. The post-pandemic surge in demand did not collapse the way some operators predicted, the labor pool did not magically expand, payer panels kept tightening, and the cash-pay tier kept growing. The therapist sitting at the center of all of this — running an EHR, a calendar, a billing back-office, and a clinical practice from a home office — is doing more jobs than ever for roughly the same per-session revenue.
This piece is a map, not a prediction. We are pulling together what we are hearing from clinicians, what we are seeing in payer behavior, and what is plainly visible in CMS and state-board activity. Where we cite a number, it is one we can point to. Where we cannot, we have written around it.
## The workforce: still tight, still rebalancing toward independence
The Bureau of Labor Statistics still projects substance-abuse, behavioral-disorder, and mental-health counselors as one of the fastest-growing occupational categories through the late 2020s, and demand has not blinked. What has shifted, quietly, is where new clinicians want to land after licensure.
A pattern we keep seeing in interviews with mid-career therapists: the agency-to-solo move that used to happen at year ten is now happening at year three or four. The reason is not mysterious. Agency wages have not kept up with rent, supervision hours can be completed in private settings, and platforms that aggregate cash-pay clients have lowered the activation cost of going independent to roughly an afternoon's worth of forms.
The result for the field:
- Community mental-health centers and hospital outpatient departments are absorbing the staffing pressure most acutely.
- The bench of clinicians who take Medicaid is thinning in many states, even as Medicaid enrollment data continues to show high behavioral-health utilization.
- Group practices that used to compete on supervision are now competing on autonomy, schedule flexibility, and the quality of their billing back-office.
None of this is a crisis story; it is a sorting story. The clinicians are still in the field. They are just rearranging themselves in a way that leaves some access gaps wider than the field expected.
## The payer side: tighter panels, slower credentialing, sharper audits
Talk to a billing manager in any specialty in mid-2026 and you will hear three complaints in some order: panels are closed, credentialing turnaround is slower than the published SLA, and audits — particularly around 90837 — are coming back in waves.
Several things are happening at once:
1. Commercial plans (Aetna, UHC, Cigna, BCBS plans through the various state Blues) have continued to tighten "closed panel" rules in dense metros. In suburban and rural ZIPs, the same plans are running more aggressive recruiting because access metrics still get reported.
2. The audit posture on 90837 vs 90834 has not relaxed. The pattern reads less like a clampdown and more like a normal-curve enforcement: plans want to see medical necessity documentation that justifies the 53+ minute session, and they are willing to claw back retroactively when it is missing.
3. Prior-authorization requirements for higher-acuity services — IOP, PHP, neuromodulation, Spravato — keep expanding, with state-specific quirks that make a single national workflow nearly impossible for multi-state telehealth groups.
A useful frame: payer behavior in 2026 is not adversarial so much as it is procedural. The plans have processes; the practices that document to those processes get paid faster. The practices that do not, do not.
## Technology: AI scribes everywhere, integrations still messy
The AI-scribe wave that started in 2023 with primary care has fully reached behavioral health. In conversations with clinicians on both sides — those using scribes and those who tried them and stopped — a few honest takes emerge:
- Scribes do save time. The 15-to-25 minute per-day reclaim that early adopters reported is real for most clinicians, though it tapers as the novelty wears off and the clinician starts editing more aggressively.
- They do not eliminate documentation work. They shift it from generation to review. For some clinicians that is a better job; for others it is not.
- Integration with EHRs remains the actual bottleneck. The scribe is the easy part; copying its output cleanly into SimplePractice, TheraNest, or Athena without losing structure is the part that produces the most user complaints.
The interesting open question for 2026 is not whether AI scribes will be standard — they nearly are — but whether the next layer, AI-assisted treatment-planning and outcomes-tracking, will earn the same trust. Early data suggests clinicians are more cautious here, and reasonably so.
## Policy and regulation: licensure compacts, telehealth parity, parity enforcement
Three policy threads to track for the rest of 2026:
- **Licensure compacts.** The Counseling Compact and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact continue to add member states, slowly. For practices serving multi-state caseloads, the compact's value is real, but the operational lift to actually use it — registering in each compact state, tracking expirations, documenting which state a session was clinically located in — is non-trivial.
- **Telehealth parity.** The 2026 wave of state-level parity laws is landing unevenly. Some states reinforced full parity for behavioral health post-PHE; others let pieces lapse. The implication for billing: do not assume your 2024 telehealth modifier conventions still produce a clean claim.
- **Parity enforcement.** The federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act has more teeth now than it did three years ago, with state insurance commissioners actively running NQTL (non-quantitative treatment limitation) reviews. Whether this translates to better in-network access for behavioral health remains the open question.
## What this means for working therapists
If you are reading this in clinical practice, the field-level pattern translates into a small number of practical asks for the rest of 2026:
- Treat your billing back-office as a clinical asset, not overhead. Clean documentation against the actual payer policy is the single biggest predictor of getting paid for the work you already did.
- Be deliberate about which AI tools you adopt and document that decision. The clinicians being asked to explain their AI use in audits are, anecdotally, the ones who never wrote it down.
- Read your state's 2026 telehealth and parity updates. Even a 20-minute skim will save you a denial cycle later.
- If you are considering leaving panels, build the cash-pay funnel before you drop the panel, not after.
We will keep covering each of these threads in depth through the rest of the year. If there is a story we are missing, [tell us](/#contact) — Thera News is written for working therapists, by people who do this work.
For the federal data underlying much of the workforce picture, the [BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm) remains the cleanest public source.
---
*This post was drafted by AI and reviewed by our editorial team. Last updated 2026-05-30.*
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## The economics of a solo private practice in 2026, line by line
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-29-economics-of-solo-private-practice-2026/
Published: 2026-05-29
Topics: private-practice, economics, billing, operations
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A practical breakdown of what a solo therapy practice actually earns, spends, and keeps in 2026 — built from real line items, not coaching-program math.
## The economics of a solo private practice in 2026, line by line
There is a particular kind of LinkedIn post that has not gone away: the one where a coach claims a solo therapist can clear $300,000 a year working three days a week, all cash-pay, with a website built over a weekend. The math, when you push on it, tends to assume zero no-shows, zero credentialing time, and a marketing engine that does not need feeding.
This piece is the opposite of that post. It is a line-by-line walk through what a real solo practice looks like in 2026 — the revenue side, the cost side, the tax side, and the parts that do not show up on a spreadsheet but absolutely show up in your week. We are not going to give you a single dollar figure for "what a therapist makes" because the variance is enormous. We are going to give you the shape of the equation.
## The revenue side: it is mostly about a few unsexy levers
Solo-practice revenue is roughly: (sessions held) × (collected rate per session) × (collection rate). All three matter, but they do not matter equally.
**Sessions held.** A full-time clinical caseload in 2026 lands, for most therapists who care about sustainability, somewhere between 22 and 28 sessions a week. The high end of that range is hard to maintain across a year without quality erosion. Some clinicians push higher in short sprints; most do not stay there.
**Collected rate per session.** This is where the cash-pay vs in-network conversation actually matters. A few rough framings from what we hear:
- In-network commercial reimbursement for 90837 in most metros lands in a $110–$160 range, with a long tail in both directions.
- Cash-pay rates in the same metros land $150–$275 depending on specialty, niche, and the strength of the therapist's referral network.
- Medicaid reimbursement is highly state-specific and typically lower than commercial, with parity laws nudging it up in some states.
**Collection rate.** This is the line that quietly destroys practice economics when it is ignored. A clean in-network practice with disciplined VOB, accurate eligibility, and prompt resubmission of denials can hit 95%+ collection. A practice that skips VOB and lets denials sit in a folder can drop to 80% or lower without realizing it. The gap between those two numbers, on a full caseload, is meaningful annual income.
## The cost side: smaller than people think, lumpier than people expect
The dominant cost in a solo practice is your own time. After that, the recurring operating costs are surprisingly compact:
- **EHR / practice management.** SimplePractice, TheraNest, and similar are roughly $50–$100/month depending on add-ons.
- **Telehealth platform.** Often bundled with the EHR; standalone HIPAA video runs $15–$50/month.
- **Liability insurance.** $200–$600/year is typical for an individually licensed solo clinician.
- **Continuing education.** Plan on $400–$1,200/year if you are licensed in one state.
- **Marketing and directories.** Psychology Today is $30/month; SEO and a website are highly variable. Most solo therapists overspend here in year one and underspend in year three.
- **Office.** This is the variable that swings the entire model. A full-time office in a major metro can run $800–$2,500/month. A day-rate office-share runs $50–$120/day. A fully remote telehealth practice is $0.
The lumpy costs — quarterly taxes, an annual umbrella policy, a new computer every three to four years, a serious EHR migration — are the ones that surprise new owners. Budgeting for them in advance is what separates a stable solo practice from one that runs paycheck-to-paycheck.
## The tax side: a quick orientation, not advice
A few orienting points (this is not tax advice; please get a CPA who works with healthcare practices):
1. Most solo practices in 2026 operate as PLLCs or sole proprietorships, with an S-corp election once net income meaningfully exceeds the cost of payroll administration.
2. Self-employment tax (Social Security + Medicare) is roughly 15.3% on the first chunk of net earnings, on top of federal and state income tax.
3. Quarterly estimated payments are mandatory once you owe more than $1,000 in tax in a year. Missing them produces underpayment penalties that are small but annoying.
4. Solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA contributions are the highest-leverage retirement options for most solo owners.
The S-corp question — when to elect, how aggressively to set reasonable-compensation salary — is one of the few decisions where a CPA pays for themselves in the first year.
## How to actually run the spreadsheet
If you want a workable financial model for your own practice, the structure that holds up across most situations:
1. Pick a target weekly caseload you can sustain across a year, not a month.
2. Multiply by your blended collected rate per session (in-network reimbursement, weighted by payer mix, minus expected denials and write-offs; or cash rate minus expected discounts).
3. Multiply by 46–48 working weeks. Real therapists take time off; pretending otherwise produces fragile math.
4. Subtract your monthly operating costs × 12.
5. Subtract a realistic self-employment tax + income tax estimate.
6. The remainder is what you actually keep, before any retirement contributions.
This produces a number that is usually less exciting than the LinkedIn post — and dramatically more durable.
## What this means for working therapists
The honest read on solo-practice economics in 2026 is that it is a viable, sometimes very good, business model — but the gap between a well-run solo practice and a barely-run one is bigger than most owners realize. The well-run ones treat eligibility verification, claim follow-up, and pricing decisions as parts of the clinical job. They do not pretend any of it is glamorous, and they do not assume the practice will run itself.
If you are setting up or rebuilding the operations side, the [NPPES NPI Registry](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/) is where most of your credentialing paperwork starts. It is also a useful place to confirm that your own taxonomy code, address, and group affiliations are current — a surprising number of denials trace back to NPPES being out of date.
We will be doing a follow-up piece on the unit economics of small group practices vs solo through 2026. If you would like to be part of it, [get in touch](/#contact).
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*This post was drafted by AI and reviewed by our editorial team. Last updated 2026-05-29.*
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## How the 2026 telehealth parity laws are actually landing
URL: https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-28-2026-telehealth-parity-laws-landing/
Published: 2026-05-28
Topics: telehealth, policy, parity, billing
Note: AI-assisted draft, human-edited.
> A field report on the new wave of state telehealth parity rules in 2026 — what changed, who is enforcing it, and where therapists are seeing denials anyway.
## How the 2026 telehealth parity laws are actually landing
The 2026 legislative season was the busiest year for state-level telehealth parity work since the public-health-emergency cliff in 2023. More than a dozen states either extended, codified, or expanded parity provisions for behavioral-health telehealth this year — but if you are billing in those states, you have probably already noticed that "parity passed" and "parity is enforced" are not the same sentence.
This is a working-therapist's read on where the 2026 telehealth parity wave actually sits, what it changes on the claim, and where the gaps are.
## What "parity" actually means in 2026 — and what it does not
The plain-English version of telehealth parity is that an insurer cannot reimburse a covered service at a lower rate, or impose more restrictive coverage rules, when the service is delivered via telehealth than when it is delivered in person. In practice, that statement breaks down into three separate questions that policymakers have been treating differently:
1. **Coverage parity.** If the service is covered in person, is it also covered via telehealth?
2. **Payment parity.** Is the reimbursement rate the same regardless of modality?
3. **Modality parity.** Is audio-only treated the same as audio-and-video?
Many of the 2026 state bills resolved (1) firmly in favor of coverage parity for behavioral-health services. A smaller subset extended (2), and several of those carried sunset provisions or sliding scales. Modality parity, especially around audio-only for behavioral health, remains the most contested piece of the trio.
For the clinician at the keyboard, this matters because a single state's "parity law passed" headline can mean very different things on a claim, depending on which of those three pieces it touched.
## What changed on the claim form
Three concrete changes are most worth tracking through the rest of 2026:
- **Place of service codes.** POS 02 (telehealth provided other than in patient's home) and POS 10 (telehealth provided in patient's home) are still in active use, and several plans have tightened their published guidance on which one they expect for behavioral-health telehealth. Using the wrong one is a quiet denial driver.
- **Telehealth modifiers.** Modifier 95 remains the dominant marker for synchronous audio/video. Modifier 93 for audio-only continues to expand in scope, and a handful of payers are now actively requiring it for behavioral-health audio-only sessions where they had previously accepted 95.
- **Originating-site documentation.** Some 2026 state laws specifically require the clinician to document the patient's location at the time of service. Telehealth EHR templates have largely caught up to this; older notes templates may not have.
If you are billing 90791, 90834, or 90837 via telehealth on a meaningful percentage of your caseload, an afternoon spent reconciling POS + modifier conventions with each of your top three or four payers is one of the highest-leverage operational tasks you can do this quarter.
## Where denials are still showing up anyway
A handful of patterns in the denials we are hearing about from billers across states:
1. **Behavioral-health audio-only.** Even in states where parity statutes appear to cover audio-only, plan-level edits sometimes still reject it without modifier 93 or with a stricter medical-necessity requirement than synchronous video. This is the single most common 2026 surprise denial in this category.
2. **Out-of-state patient sessions.** Parity laws are about the payer's coverage rules, not about the clinician's licensure. A clinician licensed in State A providing telehealth to a patient physically located in State B still needs licensure (or compact privilege) in State B. Several denials this year are actually licensure issues dressed up as coverage issues.
3. **Group-practice attestation.** Some plans now require an explicit attestation that a telehealth session was provided by the rendering NPI on the claim, not by a different supervised clinician. Practices that built telehealth workflows around supervisee-rendered sessions are seeing more pre-payment review.
4. **Originating-site mismatches.** A patient in a state where the clinician is not licensed, even briefly, can trigger a denial that looks coverage-related but is actually a location issue.
The pattern across all of these is that the underlying parity rule did what it was supposed to do — but the operational edges around licensure, modifiers, and documentation are still where claims fall over.
## What this means for working therapists
If you treat patients via telehealth and you bill insurance, three things are worth doing through the summer of 2026:
- **Re-pull your payer matrices for your top five plans.** Specifically: POS, telehealth modifier, audio-only policy, and any 2026-effective changes. Most plans publish a behavioral-health policy bulletin; the bulletins are not exciting reading, but they will save you denials.
- **Re-verify your state-licensure picture for any patients who have moved or travel.** The number of telehealth denials that are actually licensure problems has crept up this year.
- **Document modality explicitly.** "90837 delivered via synchronous audio/video telehealth, patient located at home address on file in [state]" in your note saves a lot of pre-payment-review back-and-forth.
The federal-level picture continues to evolve too. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services maintains a public landing page for [Medicare telehealth services](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/telehealth) that is the cleanest source for the federal side, and is worth a periodic skim regardless of your payer mix.
If you are seeing denial patterns this year that are not on this list, [tell us](/#contact). We are tracking these by state and payer through the rest of 2026 and will publish a more granular follow-up in the fall.
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*This post was drafted by AI and reviewed by our editorial team. Last updated 2026-05-28.*
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# 4. Archive summaries by topic
4,044 summaries. Format: title · date · outlet · original URL · page URL
## Section: Policy & payers
### Mental Health Policy (293)
- With CDC Support, Northwell to Expand Diabetes Prevention Services · 2026-06-10 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/with-cdc-support-northwell-to-expand-diabetes-prevention-services/article_35bb27d0-8b47-5a47-ba8e-d87a728d39ca.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-with-cdc-support-northwell-to-expand-diabetes-prevention-services-d4ea8e/
- Trump Admin Raises Bar For Medicaid's 'Medically Frail' Exemption Ahead Of Work Rules · 2026-06-08 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/26/06/53051112/trump-admin-raises-bar-for-medicaids-medically-frail-exemption-ahead-of-work-rules · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-trump-admin-raises-bar-for-medicaids-medically-frail-exemption-ahead-of-work-rul-fba4ed/
- The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid · 2026-06-07 · yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-administration-makes-harder-sick-160009816.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-the-trump-administration-makes-it-harder-for-some-sick-americans-to-maintain-med-9d8cdf/
- Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid · 2026-06-07 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-administration-makes-it-harder-for-some-sick-84208211 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-trump-administration-makes-it-harder-for-some-sick-americans-to-maintain-medicai-1680ce/
- Changes in tobacco sales before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: An interrupted time series analysis · 2026-06-06 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/technology/changes-in-tobacco-sales-before-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-japan-an-interrupted-time-series-analysis-46A0F002-6B67-45C3-ABD0-23F792A755B3 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-changes-in-tobacco-sales-before-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic-in-japan-480885/
- How Issues With Government Healthcare Cost Projections May Impact GLP-1s · 2026-06-06 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/finance/how-issues-with-government-healthcare-cost-projections-may-impact-glp-1s-D909CE59-965C-45CA-A7B2-A03DDA1B7C54 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-how-issues-with-government-healthcare-cost-projections-may-impact-glp-1s-ee6e2f/
- New Medicaid work requirements threaten to undermine progress on HIV · 2026-06-06 · iniusa_org · https://iniusa.org/stories/new-medicaid-work-requirements-threaten-to-undermine-progress-on-hiv,3312 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-new-medicaid-work-requirements-threaten-to-undermine-progress-on-hiv-152872/
- St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Cancer Survivor Advocates for Children’s Health Care on Capitol Hill · 2026-06-06 · nynewsly · https://nynewsly.com/st-josephs-childrens-hospital-cancer-survivor-advocates-for-childrens-health-care-on-capitol-hill/34252/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-st-josephs-childrens-hospital-cancer-survivor-advocates-for-childrens-health-car-10696e/
- St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Cancer Survivor Advocates for Children's Health Care on Capitol Hill · 2026-06-06 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-josephs-childrens-hospital-cancer-survivor-advocates-for-childrens-health-care-on-capitol-hill-302792894.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-st-josephs-childrens-hospital-cancer-survivor-advocates-for-childrens-health-car-3c65e8/
- Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP) Is Pleased to Announce Edwin Kim, MD, FAPA, MRO as Its New President · 2026-06-05 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/federation-of-state-physician-health-programs-fsphp-is-pleased-to-announce-edwin-kim-md-fapa-mro-as-its-new-president2/?sc=rsmn · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-federation-of-state-physician-health-programs-fsphp-is-pleased-to-announce-edwin-60dfc7/
- Kidney disease is devastating. Congress can help ease journey |Letters · 2026-06-05 · oklahoman · https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/letters/2026/06/05/congressional-bill-could-help-kidney-dialysis-patients-letters/90311283007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-kidney-disease-is-devastating-congress-can-help-ease-journey-letters-bc5554/
- Medicare Eligibility for People Under 65 With Disabilities · 2026-06-05 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/medicare-eligibility-for-people-under-65-with-disabilities/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-medicare-eligibility-for-people-under-65-with-disabilities-446b8e/
- More than half of state's high-risk Medicaid service providers disenrolled, DHS data shows · 2026-06-05 · inforum · https://www.inforum.com/health/more-than-half-of-states-high-risk-medicaid-service-providers-disenrolled-dhs-data-shows · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-more-than-half-of-states-high-risk-medicaid-service-providers-disenrolled-dhs-da-35e483/
- National HealthCare Corporation Acquires Five Skilled Nursing Facilities in Strategic $50,500,000 Transaction · 2026-06-05 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/bizwire-2026-6-4-national-healthcare-corporation-acquires-five-skilled-nursing-facilities-in-strategic-50500000-transaction · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-national-healthcare-corporation-acquires-five-skilled-nursing-facilities-in-stra-8abfc5/
- Impact of Medicaid Cuts on African American Families · 2026-06-04 · aframnews · https://aframnews.com/national-news/impact-of-medicaid-cuts-on-african-american-families/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-impact-of-medicaid-cuts-on-african-american-families-f3210e/
- 2026 Top Client-Rated Payer IT Vendors Across 27 Managed Care Technology Categories Named in Black Book User Surveys · 2026-06-03 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/2026-top-client-rated-payer-it-vendors-across-27-managed-care-technology-categories-named-in/article_2287b1f2-f3c5-594a-b8c9-b48aba41818b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-2026-top-client-rated-payer-it-vendors-across-27-managed-care-technology-categor-a54b77/
- Intention to fix? Advocates plead for tweaks to NC Medicaid law to avoid cuts · 2026-06-03 · newsobserver · https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article315980661.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-intention-to-fix-advocates-plead-for-tweaks-to-nc-medicaid-law-to-avoid-cuts-540aa7/
- State Medicaid revalidation process leaves some providers in limbo · 2026-06-03 · inforum · https://www.inforum.com/health/state-medicaid-revalidation-process-leaves-some-providers-in-limbo · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-state-medicaid-revalidation-process-leaves-some-providers-in-limbo-9c7922/
- FDA moves away from animal testing for cancer therapeutics · 2026-06-02 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/fda/fda-policy-tracker-2026-priority-vouchers-questioned-prvs-return · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-fda-moves-away-from-animal-testing-for-cancer-therapeutics-7716aa/
- Inside a taxpayer-funded treatment center for adoptees, tales of abuse, neglect and little oversight · 2026-05-31 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/inside-a-taxpayer-funded-treatment-center-for-adoptees-tales-of-abuse-neglect-and-little-oversight/article_37eb18c2-85a3-58bb-9db6-bd435718617f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-inside-a-taxpayer-funded-treatment-center-for-adoptees-tales-of-abuse-neglect-an-199106/
- Takeaways from inside a teen treatment center for adoptees, funded by taxpayers: runaways, assaults · 2026-05-31 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/takeaways-from-inside-a-teen-treatment-center-for-adoptees-funded-by-taxpayers-runaways-assaults/article_6c5ddf71-9bdc-50f3-b0c4-956aedcffaf5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-takeaways-from-inside-a-teen-treatment-center-for-adoptees-funded-by-taxpayers-r-110b7d/
- HHS Welcomes 10 New States into CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program · 2026-05-29 · SAMHSA (.gov) · https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20260528/hhs-welcomes-10-new-states-ccbhc-medicaid-demonstration-program · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-29-hhs-welcomes-10-new-states-into-ccbhc-medicaid-demonstration-program-0fefe1/
- Nurses and policy, involuntary care and Stay in Bed Day · 2026-05-25 · uts_edu_au · https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2016/09/nurses-and-policy-involuntary-care-and-stay-bed-day · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-25-nurses-and-policy-involuntary-care-and-stay-in-bed-day-67bcb2/
- In governor’s race, Xavier Becerra backs away from single payer healthcare · 2026-05-24 · timesofsandiego · https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2026/05/23/governors-race-xavier-becerra-single-payer-healthcare/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-24-in-governors-race-xavier-becerra-backs-away-from-single-payer-healthcare-f5c1cf/
- Four Inconvenient Truths About Schedule III Marijuana · 2026-05-23 · westernjournal · https://www.westernjournal.com/four-inconvenient-truths-schedule-iii-marijuana/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-four-inconvenient-truths-about-schedule-iii-marijuana-4f0c62/
- Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons · 2026-05-23 · chcf_org · https://www.chcf.org/resource/medi-cal-reentry-services-enhance-health-care-access-after-release-jails-prisons · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-medi-cal-reentry-services-enhance-health-care-access-after-release-from-jails-or-121eb2/
- Opinion: We need to protect Medicaid · 2026-05-23 · concordmonitor · https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/23/my-turn-protecting-mental-health-progress/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-opinion-we-need-to-protect-medicaid-70f1f4/
- Vaya Health and Partners Health Management Announce Merger · 2026-05-23 · nynewscast · https://nynewscast.com/vaya-health-and-partners-health-management-announce-merger-221790/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-vaya-health-and-partners-health-management-announce-merger-bf1177/
- ASCP Commends Congressional Action to Expand Medicare Access to Pharmacist Services · 2026-05-22 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/accwirecq-2026-5-21-ascp-commends-congressional-action-to-expand-medicare-access-to-pharmacist-services · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-ascp-commends-congressional-action-to-expand-medicare-access-to-pharmacist-servi-05ce82/
- Foodsmart Completes Executive Leadership Team with Product and Commercial Leaders to Scale Foodcare Nationwide · 2026-05-22 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/foodsmart-completes-executive-leadership-team-with-product-and-commercial-leaders-to-scale-foodcare-nationwide-302777958.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-foodsmart-completes-executive-leadership-team-with-product-and-commercial-leader-8b6996/
- Medicaid’s Housing Problem Isn’t Placement — It’s What Happens Next · 2026-05-22 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/05/medicaids-housing-problem-isnt-placement-its-what-happens-next/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-medicaids-housing-problem-isnt-placement-its-what-happens-next-6a2e94/
- Avel eCare Highlights Virtual Health as a Long Term Workforce Strategy for Rural Health Transformation · 2026-05-21 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/ap/state/avel-ecare-highlights-virtual-health-as-a-long-term-workforce-strategy-for-rural-health-transformation/article_d086e263-4700-55f6-b8f6-99006864f60d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-avel-ecare-highlights-virtual-health-as-a-long-term-workforce-strategy-for-rural-b6135e/
- Spring 2023 Tier 1 pilot awardees report final findings from funded projects · 2026-05-21 · washington · https://www.washington.edu/populationhealth/2026/05/20/spring-2023-tier-1-pilot-awardees-report-final-findings-from-funded-projects/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-spring-2023-tier-1-pilot-awardees-report-final-findings-from-funded-projects-661310/
- US overlooks drug treatment centers in hepatitis C fight · 2026-05-21 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-4206434 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-us-overlooks-drug-treatment-centers-in-hepatitis-c-fight-d7a6c9/
- GOP Gov. candidate Duke Rodriguez talks vision for NM before June primary · 2026-05-20 · artesianews · https://artesianews.com/gop-gov-candidate-duke-rodriguez-talks-vision-for-nm-before-june-primary/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-gop-gov-candidate-duke-rodriguez-talks-vision-for-nm-before-june-primary-bc3cf0/
- Reducing Admin Waste in Women’s Health: The Financial Case for Upstream Workflows · 2026-05-20 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/05/reducing-admin-waste-in-womens-health-the-financial-case-for-upstream-workflows/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-reducing-admin-waste-in-womens-health-the-financial-case-for-upstream-workflows-984cd6/
- RevDoc Expands into Medicare Through CMS ACCESS Model, Powering Provider-Led Chronic Care for Medicare Beneficiaries Nationwide · 2026-05-20 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/revdoc-expands-into-medicare-through-cms-access-model-powering-provider-led-chronic-care-for-medicare-beneficiaries-nationwide-302775657.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-revdoc-expands-into-medicare-through-cms-access-model-powering-provider-led-chro-22cf2b/
- Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections · 2026-05-20 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4205357 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-shifting-attitudes-on-menopause-drive-lawmakers-to-push-for-new-protections-654c6f/
- McKee adds $1.6M for Newport birthing center to fiscal 2027 budget plan · 2026-05-19 · thebradentontimes · https://thebradentontimes.com/premium/stories/mckee-adds-16m-for-newport-birthing-center-to-fiscal-2027-budget-plan,197653 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-19-mckee-adds-16m-for-newport-birthing-center-to-fiscal-2027-budget-plan-ebd249/
- Op-Ed: Growing together, navigating pregnancy and family support across Hawaiʻi · 2026-05-18 · mauinow · https://mauinow.com/2026/05/17/op-ed-growing-together-navigating-pregnancy-and-family-support-across-hawai%CA%BBi/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-op-ed-growing-together-navigating-pregnancy-and-family-support-across-hawaii-131008/
- Southwest Health in Cortez spotlights fiscal report during community picnic · 2026-05-16 · the_journal · https://www.the-journal.com/articles/southwest-health-in-cortez-spotlights-fiscal-report-during-community-picnic/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-southwest-health-in-cortez-spotlights-fiscal-report-during-community-picnic-916b91/
- ACCESS Model: Technology as Key to Managing Chronic Conditions · 2026-05-15 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/access-model-technology-key-managing-chronic-conditions · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-access-model-technology-as-key-to-managing-chronic-conditions-feb836/
- MySwaddle and Penfield Children's Center Take Milwaukee's Maternal Health Story to a National Stage · 2026-05-15 · poteaudailynews · https://www.poteaudailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/myswaddle-and-penfield-childrens-center-take-milwaukees-maternal-health-story-to-a-national-stage/article_8220dcfb-3a7b-5f8b-98a6-2952ea09061e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-myswaddle-and-penfield-childrens-center-take-milwaukees-maternal-health-story-to-fed80e/
- Medicare’s new payment model is built for AI, and most of the tech world has no idea · 2026-05-13 · techcrunch · https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/12/medicares-new-payment-model-is-built-for-ai-and-most-of-the-tech-world-has-no-idea/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-medicares-new-payment-model-is-built-for-ai-and-most-of-the-tech-world-has-no-id-3bafcb/
- North Las Vegas’ first Certified Community Behavioral Health Center opens · 2026-05-13 · fox5vegas · https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/05/12/north-las-vegas-first-certified-community-behavioral-health-center-opens/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-north-las-vegas-first-certified-community-behavioral-health-center-opens-ca4795/
- Instacart Joins Collaborative for Healthy Rural America (CHRA) to Expand Access to Nutrition and Essential Goods · 2026-05-12 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/instacart-joins-collaborative-for-healthy-rural-america-chra-to-expand-access-to-nutrition-and-essential-goods-302768800.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-instacart-joins-collaborative-for-healthy-rural-america-chra-to-expand-access-to-80a62c/
- MACPAC Passes Recommendations On PACE, Youth Behavioral Health · 2026-05-12 · insidehealthpolicy · https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/macpac-passes-recommendations-pace-youth-behavioral-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-macpac-passes-recommendations-on-pace-youth-behavioral-health-b785f1/
- Trillium leader outlines services offered in Bertie Co. · 2026-05-12 · dailyadvance · https://www.dailyadvance.com/bertie/news/local/trillium-leader-outlines-services-offered-in-bertie-co/article_8ab99184-68a0-48a5-83b4-ff72240f666d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-trillium-leader-outlines-services-offered-in-bertie-co-c05a06/
- Weight Management Market to Reach USD 381.5 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 10.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research · 2026-05-12 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/weight-management-market-to-reach-usd-381-5-billion-globally-by-2033-at-10-3-cagr-allied-market-research-302768526.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-weight-management-market-to-reach-usd-3815-billion-globally-by-2033-at-103-cagr-8832cb/
- NM to stabilize rural health care with new support center · 2026-05-10 · therooseveltreview · https://www.therooseveltreview.com/nm-to-stabilize-rural-health-care-with-new-support-center/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-nm-to-stabilize-rural-health-care-with-new-support-center-b5187d/
- After nearly a year, CFYD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providers · 2026-05-09 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/after-nearly-a-year-cfyd-resolves-contract-dispute-with-behavioral-health-providers/article_623e5a98-14d2-49db-9520-d4cb0451c552.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-after-nearly-a-year-cfyd-resolves-contract-dispute-with-behavioral-health-provid-238d6f/
- After nearly a year, CYFD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providers · 2026-05-09 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/after-nearly-a-year-cyfd-resolves-contract-dispute-with-behavioral-health-providers/article_623e5a98-14d2-49db-9520-d4cb0451c552.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-after-nearly-a-year-cyfd-resolves-contract-dispute-with-behavioral-health-provid-8e324c/
- GO-NORTH director discusses rural health priorities, long-term success and Medicaid loss · 2026-05-09 · nhpr · https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-05-08/go-north-director-rural-health-priorities-success-medicaid-loss · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-go-north-director-discusses-rural-health-priorities-long-term-success-and-medica-370b0d/
- NHC Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings · 2026-05-09 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260508913677/en/NHC-Reports-First-Quarter-2026-Earnings/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-nhc-reports-first-quarter-2026-earnings-6e0623/
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- Lawmakers Approve Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Pilot Extension, Domestic Violence Tracking System, Veterans Dental Care · 2026-05-07 · ctnewsjunkie · https://ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/05/06/lawmakers-approve-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-pilot-extension-domestic-violence-tracking-system-veterans-dental-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-lawmakers-approve-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-pilot-extension-domestic-violence-d61ad7/
- May 6: Neighborhood Health applauds Braun’s decision to protect 340B access for community health centers · 2026-05-07 · fwbusiness · https://www.fwbusiness.com/news/article_76972eed-517a-4b48-83c9-c333b422b3fb.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-may-6-neighborhood-health-applauds-brauns-decision-to-protect-340b-access-for-co-40597e/
- Stanislaus County weighs impact of ‘beautiful bill’ on food assistance, health care · 2026-05-07 · modbee · https://www.modbee.com/news/politics-government/article315644706.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-stanislaus-county-weighs-impact-of-beautiful-bill-on-food-assistance-health-care-e40915/
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- House passes farm bill that makes few changes to spending · 2026-05-06 · sctimes · https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/2026/05/05/house-approves-farm-bill-mn-rep-decries-continued-cuts-to-snap-senate-has-no-version/89919197007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-house-passes-farm-bill-that-makes-few-changes-to-spending-6c4b12/
- What are the potential benefits of a WakeMed-Atrium healthcare merger? · 2026-05-06 · newsobserver · https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article315643467.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-what-are-the-potential-benefits-of-a-wakemed-atrium-healthcare-merger-882e78/
- Distressed hospitals lobby states for help as federal Medicaid cuts loom · 2026-05-05 · laist · https://laist.com/news/health/distressed-hospitals-lobby-states-for-help-as-federal-medicaid-cuts-loom · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-distressed-hospitals-lobby-states-for-help-as-federal-medicaid-cuts-loom-2a66c2/
- States Eye Aid To Prop Up Distressed Hospitals Amid Federal Medicaid Cuts · 2026-05-05 · pagosadailypost · https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/05/05/states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-states-eye-aid-to-prop-up-distressed-hospitals-amid-federal-medicaid-cuts-f497ab/
- ‘Christofascism’ is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health | Adrienne Matei · 2026-05-04 · theguardian · https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/may/03/christofascism-rfk-jr-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-christofascism-is-here-inside-the-slow-demolition-of-us-public-health-adrienne-m-44a674/
- Sabra Healthcare REIT Q1 Earnings Call Highlights · 2026-05-04 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/05/03/sabra-healthcare-reit-q1-earnings-call-highlights.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-sabra-healthcare-reit-q1-earnings-call-highlights-b5026a/
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- Texting mamas: New $13M grant fuels expansion of SC lifeline into NC to get mothers help · 2026-05-03 · postandcourier · https://www.postandcourier.com/news/local_state_news/texting-mamas-13-million-grant-fuels-expansion-sc-nc/article_1e821b30-bd1c-4494-a1ec-8e1be4b88deb.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-texting-mamas-new-13m-grant-fuels-expansion-of-sc-lifeline-into-nc-to-get-mother-e80570/
- Medicare, Medicaid privileges officially end at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center · 2026-05-01 · KSAT · https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/04/30/medicare-medicaid-privileges-officially-end-at-laurel-ridge-treatment-center/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-medicare-medicaid-privileges-officially-end-at-laurel-ridge-treatment-center-18f541/
- Senate Introduces Legislation on Behavioral Health Transport Vehicles · 2026-04-30 · Michigan Health & Hospital Association · https://www.mha.org/newsroom/senate-introduces-legislation-on-behavioral-health-transport-vehicles/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-30-senate-introduces-legislation-on-behavioral-health-transport-vehicles-6e835b/
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- Manatt Health: Health AI Policy Tracker · 2026-04-26 · Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP · https://www.manatt.com/insights/newsletters/health-highlights/manatt-health-health-ai-policy-tracker · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-manatt-health-health-ai-policy-tracker-3a0b46/
- Policy Trends Shaping Behavioral Health in 2026 · 2026-04-26 · Association of State and Territorial Health Officials | ASTHO · https://www.astho.org/advocacy/state-health-policy/legislative-prospectus-series/behavioral-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-policy-trends-shaping-behavioral-health-in-2026-d6e827/
- Aetna Announces Progress On Industry Leading Efforts To Simplify Prior Authorization · 2026-04-24 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1111027526/Aetna-Announces-Progress-On-Industry-Leading-Efforts-To-Simplify-Prior-Authorization · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-aetna-announces-progress-on-industry-leading-efforts-to-simplify-prior-authoriza-ae697a/
- AMA urges lawmakers to implement safeguards on AI chatbots · 2026-04-24 · healthcaredive · https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/american-medical-association-ama-urges-congress-ai-chatbot-mental-health-safeguards/818269/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-ama-urges-lawmakers-to-implement-safeguards-on-ai-chatbots-7b700e/
- Medicaid dental bill tied to surgeries, cancer treatment advances · 2026-04-24 · blackchronicle · https://blackchronicle.com/southeast/louisiana-southeast/medicaid-dental-bill-tied-to-surgeries-cancer-treatment-advances/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-medicaid-dental-bill-tied-to-surgeries-cancer-treatment-advances-20dea3/
- New Medicaid work requirements threaten to undermine HIV progress · 2026-04-24 · elizabethton · https://elizabethton.com/2026/04/23/new-medicaid-work-requirements-threaten-to-undermine-hiv-progress/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-new-medicaid-work-requirements-threaten-to-undermine-hiv-progress-9d2cbd/
- WellBe Senior Medical Strengthens Leadership Team with Four New Members · 2026-04-24 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellbe-senior-medical-strengthens-leadership-team-with-four-new-members-302752116.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-wellbe-senior-medical-strengthens-leadership-team-with-four-new-members-0e6f07/
- Eleos Debuts Agentic AI Suite for Community-Based Care · 2026-04-23 · hitconsultant · https://hitconsultant.net/2026/04/22/eleos-ai-agents-rcm-compliance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-23-eleos-debuts-agentic-ai-suite-for-community-based-care-659f73/
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- County board hears health care update · 2026-04-22 · robesonian · https://www.robesonian.com/news/339887/county-board-hears-health-care-update · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-county-board-hears-health-care-update-e26390/
- Elevance Health Reports First Quarter 2026 Results; Raises Full-Year Guidance · 2026-04-22 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260421687833/en/Elevance-Health-Reports-First-Quarter-2026-Results-Raises-Full-Year-Guidance/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-elevance-health-reports-first-quarter-2026-results-raises-full-year-guidance-dc1afc/
- NHC to Acquire Thirty-Five NHI Facilities · 2026-04-22 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260421477541/en/NHC-to-Acquire-Thirty-Five-NHI-Facilities/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-nhc-to-acquire-thirty-five-nhi-facilities-56ba0e/
- Torrington health center reopens dental services after yearlong pause · 2026-04-22 · ctinsider · https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/dental-care-reopens-in-torrington-medicaid-rates-22209788.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-torrington-health-center-reopens-dental-services-after-yearlong-pause-c90ba3/
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- Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? A lawmaker thinks so · 2026-04-14 · laist · https://laist.com/news/health/can-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-protect-lgbtq-youth-from-conversion-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-can-medical-malpractice-lawsuits-protect-lgbtq-youth-from-conversion-therapy-a-l-742bdb/
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- Mission-driven healthcare still matters. That’s why underfunding hospitals hurts all of us. · 2026-04-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/mission-driven-healthcare-still-matters-that-s-why-82157519 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-13-mission-driven-healthcare-still-matters-thats-why-underfunding-hospitals-hurts-a-06c21f/
- National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Welcomes Scott Dziengelski as New President and CEO · 2026-04-13 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-association-for-behavioral-healthcare-welcomes-scott-dziengelski-as-new-president-and-ceo-302740047.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-13-national-association-for-behavioral-healthcare-welcomes-scott-dziengelski-as-new-05c446/
- Suit claims Scottsdale CEO ‘pillaged’ healthcare company · 2026-04-12 · eastvalleytribune · https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/suit-claims-scottsdale-ceo-pillaged-healthcare-company/article_724ddbc8-4ac2-5816-ac52-14580d0ef14a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-12-suit-claims-scottsdale-ceo-pillaged-healthcare-company-502d6a/
- McDermott+ Check-Up: April 10, 2026 · 2026-04-11 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/mcdermott-check-april-10-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-mcdermott-check-up-april-10-2026-2280d9/
- Medi-Cal Bold Idea — In-Home Supportive Services Integration into Managed Care · 2026-04-11 · chcf_org · https://www.chcf.org/resource/medi-cal-bold-idea-in-home-supportive-services-integration-managed-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-medi-cal-bold-idea-in-home-supportive-services-integration-into-managed-care-12ce1c/
- RI Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest to retire July 3 · 2026-04-11 · yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ri-health-human-services-secretary-201707322.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-ri-health-and-human-services-secretary-richard-charest-to-retire-july-3-72885c/
- Methodist Healthcare Ministries Drops $15 Million Lifeline on San Antonio · 2026-04-10 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/methodist-healthcare-ministries-drops-15-million-lifeline-on-san-antonio/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-methodist-healthcare-ministries-drops-15-million-lifeline-on-san-antonio-c4d97c/
- Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine · 2026-04-10 · truthout · https://truthout.org/articles/trump-budget-proposal-shreds-health-and-food-programs-to-feed-the-war-machine/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-trump-budget-proposal-shreds-health-and-food-programs-to-feed-the-war-machine-99cfd2/
- AIDS Foundation Chicago CEO John Peller to step down after 12 years as leader · 2026-04-09 · windycitytimes · https://windycitytimes.com/2026/04/08/aids-foundation-chicago-ceo-john-peller-to-step-down-after-12-years-as-leader/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-aids-foundation-chicago-ceo-john-peller-to-step-down-after-12-years-as-leader-0ba9ba/
- Coös County health center CEO says new rural health funds not enough to counteract Medicaid cuts · 2026-04-09 · laconiadailysun · https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/state/co-s-county-health-center-ceo-says-new-rural-health-funds-not-enough-to-counteract/article_3516fd96-9776-53dd-b286-b3acedcdbe05.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-coos-county-health-center-ceo-says-new-rural-health-funds-not-enough-to-countera-5f7e9d/
- Methodist Healthcare Ministries doubles public health investment in Bexar County · 2026-04-09 · sanantonioreport · https://sanantonioreport.org/methodist-healthcare-ministries-public-health-investment-bexar-county/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-methodist-healthcare-ministries-doubles-public-health-investment-in-bexar-county-657f33/
- EMT attacked by patient raises concerns about violence against hospital staff · 2026-04-08 · minnesotacbslocal · https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/emt-attack-hospital-violence-investigation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-emt-attacked-by-patient-raises-concerns-about-violence-against-hospital-staff-5b1b20/
- Guest column: Without 340B, my hospital faces an impossible choice · 2026-04-08 · inforum · https://www.inforum.com/opinion/columns/guest-column-without-340b-my-hospital-faces-an-impossible-choice · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-guest-column-without-340b-my-hospital-faces-an-impossible-choice-7e0670/
- Medicare's blind spot: Coverage for substance use disorders falls short · 2026-04-08 · chicago_suntimes · https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/08/medicare-adults-65-drug-substance-use-disorders-coverage-deborah-steinberg-gerald-jud-deloss · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-medicares-blind-spot-coverage-for-substance-use-disorders-falls-short-c10d53/
- Qualifacts Acquires MethodOne to Add Controlled-Medication Dispensing to Behavioral Health EHR · 2026-04-08 · hitconsultant · https://hitconsultant.net/2026/04/07/qualifacts-acquires-methodone/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-qualifacts-acquires-methodone-to-add-controlled-medication-dispensing-to-behavio-cad783/
- Qualifacts Acquires MethodOne to Fully Integrate Medication-Assisted Treatment into its EHR ... · 2026-04-08 · postregister · https://www.postregister.com/businessreport/technology/qualifacts-acquires-methodone-to-fully-integrate-medication-assisted-treatment-into-its-ehr/article_e2beba50-859e-572d-a5d2-73c7761602d4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-qualifacts-acquires-methodone-to-fully-integrate-medication-assisted-treatment-i-5bd2bf/
- Qualifacts Acquires MethodOne to Fully Integrate Medication-Assisted Treatment into its EHR Platforms for Substance Use Disorder Providers · 2026-04-08 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/04/g51680109/qualifacts-acquires-methodone-to-fully-integrate-medication-assisted-treatment-into-its-ehr-platfo · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-qualifacts-acquires-methodone-to-fully-integrate-medication-assisted-treatment-i-f9d006/
- Some kids with autism are losing therapy services after a Medicaid change reduces clinics’ revenue · 2026-04-08 · vnews · https://vnews.com/2026/04/07/vermont-medicaid-aba-billing-changes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-some-kids-with-autism-are-losing-therapy-services-after-a-medicaid-change-reduce-ee2ae5/
- Sagent Behavioral Health Announces Shawna Gisch as CEO · 2026-04-07 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sagent-behavioral-health-announces-shawna-gisch-as-ceo-302734899.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-sagent-behavioral-health-announces-shawna-gisch-as-ceo-22354c/
- Stein visits behavioral health hospital, advocates for more Medicaid funding · 2026-04-07 · reflector · https://www.reflector.com/apgstate/stein-visits-behavioral-health-hospital-advocates-for-more-medicaid-funding/article_5b878adc-08b0-55ed-a192-925fae385b18.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-stein-visits-behavioral-health-hospital-advocates-for-more-medicaid-funding-d304e5/
- Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It · 2026-04-06 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/immigrant-seniors-medicare-california-big-beautiful-bill-eligibility-taxes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-06-immigrant-seniors-lose-medicare-coverage-despite-paying-for-it-9b7fdf/
- She paid into Medicare for years. Trump's immigration policy will end her coverage · 2026-04-06 · npr · https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5770484/immigrants-tps-medicare-social-security-eligibility · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-06-she-paid-into-medicare-for-years-trumps-immigration-policy-will-end-her-coverage-c6630b/
- Managing rising health care costs · 2026-04-04 · sentinelsource · https://www.keenesentinel.com/business/managing-rising-health-care-costs/article_90e6c7b0-107e-4ba2-bdc6-3697271afc2b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-managing-rising-health-care-costs-609eff/
- Medicare Announces Major Changes to Coverage · 2026-04-04 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/medicare-announces-major-changes-coverage-11779786 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-medicare-announces-major-changes-to-coverage-1b277f/
- Opinion: Health care in motion lets us reach communities where they are · 2026-04-04 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/opinion-health-care-in-motion-lets-us-reach-communities-81803423 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-opinion-health-care-in-motion-lets-us-reach-communities-where-they-are-3bdfe5/
- Stein visits behavioral health hospital, advocates for Medicaid funding, budget · 2026-04-04 · reflector · https://www.reflector.com/news/local/stein-visits-behavioral-health-hospital-advocates-for-medicaid-funding-budget/article_7f309c6b-8fc1-4fbb-9f25-a0ae7fdf0f0e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-stein-visits-behavioral-health-hospital-advocates-for-medicaid-funding-budget-d7d811/
- Dr. Oz’s $1 Grocery Prescription: A Bold Health Experiment or a Political Stunt With Real Consequences? · 2026-04-03 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/dr-ozs-1-grocery-prescription-a-bold-health-experiment-or-a-political-stunt-with-real-consequences/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-dr-ozs-1-grocery-prescription-a-bold-health-experiment-or-a-political-stunt-with-21aa3d/
- INVEST IN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS! · 2026-04-03 · nny360 · https://www.nny360.com/opinion/invest-in-community-health-centers/article_e88f8337-f1ae-5a42-9d84-21d2813e6340.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-invest-in-community-health-centers-8be5cf/
- Public Health taps new psychologist, expands behavioral health services at centers · 2026-04-03 · guampdn · https://www.guampdn.com/news/public-health-taps-new-psychologist-expands-behavioral-health-services-at-centers/article_cca981f7-1088-4082-a6cf-cb9a93ef9fb2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-public-health-taps-new-psychologist-expands-behavioral-health-services-at-center-d6c96d/
- Rural America Doesn’t Need Another Framework ... It Needs Care by September 2026 · 2026-04-03 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/rural-america-doesnt-need-another-framework-it-needs-care-by-september-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-rural-america-doesnt-need-another-framework-it-needs-care-by-september-2026-6de82f/
- Taxpayer dollars flood pregnancy centers. Oversight hasn't followed. · 2026-04-03 · citizentribune · https://www.citizentribune.com/lifestyles/health/taxpayer-dollars-flood-pregnancy-centers-oversight-hasnt-followed/article_e5f1c002-338c-5fcc-8b57-6477aaf22f26.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-taxpayer-dollars-flood-pregnancy-centers-oversight-hasnt-followed-c5231d/
- What the Health? From KFF Health News: GOP Mulls More Health Cuts · 2026-04-03 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast/what-the-health-440-gop-health-cuts-iran-april-2-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-what-the-health-from-kff-health-news-gop-mulls-more-health-cuts-bb082a/
- Cityblock Health Publishes Report on AI in Healthcare, Defining a New Standard for Medicaid and Dually Eligible Populations · 2026-03-25 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cityblock-health-publishes-report-on-ai-in-healthcare-defining-a-new-standard-for-medicaid-and-dually-eligible-populations-302722598.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-cityblock-health-publishes-report-on-ai-in-healthcare-defining-a-new-standard-fo-3c2bce/
- Pyx Health Launches Enhanced Member Activation Experience to Drive Key Quality Outcomes · 2026-03-24 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/pyx-health-launches-enhanced-member-activation-experience-to-drive-key-quality-outcomes/article_2fe5c4ff-18d8-51bd-8878-7edc750356d4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-24-pyx-health-launches-enhanced-member-activation-experience-to-drive-key-quality-o-e1e067/
- Neighborhood Health Center to upgrade existing site and open new one with state grants · 2026-03-22 · wbfo_org · https://www.btpm.org/local/2026-03-22/neighborhood-health-center-to-upgrade-existing-site-and-open-new-one-with-state-grants · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-22-neighborhood-health-center-to-upgrade-existing-site-and-open-new-one-with-state-16e7fb/
- Black women in rural areas grapple with stark decline in obstetric care · 2026-03-21 · afro · https://afro.com/black-women-maternal-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-black-women-in-rural-areas-grapple-with-stark-decline-in-obstetric-care-1e664b/
- RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules · 2026-03-21 · fox13news · https://www.fox13news.com/news/rfk-jr-overstepped-legal-authority-transgender-care-minors-judge-rules · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-rfk-jr-overstepped-legal-authority-on-transgender-care-for-minors-judge-rules-98f431/
- COMMENTARY: Physician-assisted suicide expands · 2026-03-20 · reviewjournal · https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/commentary-physician-assisted-suicide-expands-3727281/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-commentary-physician-assisted-suicide-expands-08ff61/
- Jewish Family Services of Dallas to Open $40 Million Healthcare Facility in Addison · 2026-03-20 · dmagazine · https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-business/2026/03/jewish-family-services-of-dallas-to-unveil-40-million-healthcare-facility-in-addison/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-jewish-family-services-of-dallas-to-open-40-million-healthcare-facility-in-addis-1b17fa/
- New Book Argues Medicaid Is America's Most Powerful Engine for Healthcare Innovation · 2026-03-20 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-book-argues-medicaid-is-americas-most-powerful-engine-for-healthcare-innovation-302719171.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-new-book-argues-medicaid-is-americas-most-powerful-engine-for-healthcare-innovat-a793d3/
- Davita Highlights Continued Progress In Value-Based Kidney Care As CKCC Results Show Year-Over-Year Improvement · 2026-03-19 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110879699/Davita-Highlights-Continued-Progress-In-Value-Based-Kidney-Care-As-CKCC-Results-Show-Year-Over-Year-Improvement · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-davita-highlights-continued-progress-in-value-based-kidney-care-as-ckcc-results-996c97/
- Foodsmart Appoints Cityblock Health Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Toyin Ajayi to Board of Directors · 2026-03-19 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/foodsmart-appoints-cityblock-health-co-founder-and-ceo-dr-toyin-ajayi-to-board-of-directors-302717472.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-foodsmart-appoints-cityblock-health-co-founder-and-ceo-dr-toyin-ajayi-to-board-o-5b0ad5/
- Psychedelics beat nicotine patches in study to help smokers quit · 2026-03-18 · bostonherald · https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/17/psychedelics-quit-smoking/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-psychedelics-beat-nicotine-patches-in-study-to-help-smokers-quit-b6f5c8/
- Scottish lawmakers to vote on whether to let terminally ill people end their lives · 2026-03-18 · ksat · https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/03/17/scottish-lawmakers-to-vote-on-whether-to-let-terminally-ill-people-end-their-lives/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-scottish-lawmakers-to-vote-on-whether-to-let-terminally-ill-people-end-their-liv-1b96a5/
- Behavioral Health Law Ledger | March 2026 · 2026-03-17 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/behavioral-health-law-ledger-march-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-behavioral-health-law-ledger-march-2026-8cf91e/
- Opinion: The greatest threat to federally qualified health centers may not be federal funding cuts · 2026-03-17 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/17/federally-qualified-health-centers-fqhcs-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-opinion-the-greatest-threat-to-federally-qualified-health-centers-may-not-be-fed-fb8bdd/
- UnitedHealthcare Expands Doula Offering to Employer-Sponsored Plans Nationwide · 2026-03-17 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/unitedhealthcare-expands-doula-offering-to-employer-sponsored-plans-nationwide/article_89e8ee11-39bb-5c2f-9854-70ee5dc67e12.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-unitedhealthcare-expands-doula-offering-to-employer-sponsored-plans-nationwide-ab80f6/
- How Democrats in four key Pa. districts plan to use Medicaid cuts to win back Congress · 2026-03-16 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/how-democrats-in-four-key-pa-districts-plan-to-use-medicaid-cuts-to-win-back/article_7ea3d448-30c2-525a-b900-1242a461f8f6.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-16-how-democrats-in-four-key-pa-districts-plan-to-use-medicaid-cuts-to-win-back-con-422e84/
- McDermott+ Check-Up: March 13, 2026 · 2026-03-14 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/mcdermott-check-march-13-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-mcdermott-check-up-march-13-2026-e3ff14/
- Acadia Healthcare Appoints Daniel Cancelmi to Board of Directors · 2026-03-13 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/acadia-healthcare-appoints-daniel-cancelmi-to-board-of-directors/article_247b9170-f1ba-5f46-b68f-ce8c835223b2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-acadia-healthcare-appoints-daniel-cancelmi-to-board-of-directors-f06475/
- AP News Summary at 6:24 a.m. EDT · 2026-03-13 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/ap-news-summary-at-6-24-a-m-edt/article_40af9151-e14d-5b27-b344-3eb646e4cd7b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-ap-news-summary-at-624-am-edt-9d876b/
- DHHS Releases RFAs For RHTP Funding Opportunities · 2026-03-13 · yankton_net · https://www.yankton.net/community/article_46e09a21-355b-46e9-b297-68d31b6cc2b5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-dhhs-releases-rfas-for-rhtp-funding-opportunities-d4a220/
- Editorial: Entice specialists to care for seniors · 2026-03-13 · staradvertiser · https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/03/13/editorial/our-view/editorial-entice-specialists-to-care-for-seniors/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-editorial-entice-specialists-to-care-for-seniors-49a6bd/
- Plasma Donor Deaths Probed; Doc AI Use Doubles; Aetna Medicare Fraud Lawsuit Settled · 2026-03-13 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/hematology/120269 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-plasma-donor-deaths-probed-doc-ai-use-doubles-aetna-medicare-fraud-lawsuit-settl-e0d16c/
- Momentum builds for a federal office of men’s health focused on disease prevention · 2026-03-12 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/12/mens-health-office-proposal-invites-womens-health-comparison/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-momentum-builds-for-a-federal-office-of-mens-health-focused-on-disease-preventio-ddc01f/
- Rural healthcare is at a crossroads · 2026-03-12 · bonnersferryherald · https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2026/mar/12/rural-healthcare-is-at-a-crossroads/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-rural-healthcare-is-at-a-crossroads-723740/
- Acadia Healthcare Highlights $200M EBITDA Upside as New Beds Ramp Amid Medicaid, Staffing Headwinds · 2026-03-11 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/03/10/acadia-healthcare-highlights-200m-ebitda-upside-as-new-beds-ramp-amid-medicaid-staffing-headwinds.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-acadia-healthcare-highlights-200m-ebitda-upside-as-new-beds-ramp-amid-medicaid-s-af7a9a/
- Defining Wellness Centers Names Bill Morrison Chief Financial Officer · 2026-03-10 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/defining-wellness-centers-names-bill-morrison-chief-financial-officer-302707995.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-defining-wellness-centers-names-bill-morrison-chief-financial-officer-5be9a7/
- Medicare Update: Major Coverage Change Announced · 2026-03-10 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/medicare-update-glp-weight-loss-drugs-mounjaro-zepbound-11648673 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-medicare-update-major-coverage-change-announced-14d814/
- Myomo and Elevance Health Agree to Contract for Multi-State Network Participation · 2026-03-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/myomo-and-elevance-health-agree-to-contract-for-multi-state-network-participation/article_bb19e3cb-f950-568c-8299-951faf2d2d51.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-myomo-and-elevance-health-agree-to-contract-for-multi-state-network-participatio-751812/
- New food assistance program opens at BMAC · 2026-03-10 · union_bulletin · https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/business/new-food-assistance-program-opens-at-bmac/article_ce64ecb3-d603-4cf3-a14b-64561dcc07c3.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-new-food-assistance-program-opens-at-bmac-6fd7cb/
- Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows · 2026-03-08 · laconiadailysun · https://www.laconiadailysun.com/lifestyles/health/telehealth-is-widely-used-by-older-adults-insured-by-medicare-new-research-shows/article_a6388f43-0d96-5e5b-9b95-b91ec8c6e202.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-08-telehealth-is-widely-used-by-older-adults-insured-by-medicare-new-research-shows-d6c959/
- Increasing Healthcare Services: New initiative aids rural areas across state · 2026-03-07 · thechronicle · https://www.thechronicle.com/news/increasing-healthcare-services-new-initiative-aids-rural-areas-across-state/article_7a20deee-78a3-44fd-a750-4e5870a6c9ce.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-increasing-healthcare-services-new-initiative-aids-rural-areas-across-state-de75d4/
- McDermott+ Check-Up: March 6, 2026 · 2026-03-07 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/mcdermott-check-march-6-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-mcdermott-check-up-march-6-2026-37b093/
- Why Heart Attacks Spike After the Spring Time Change · 2026-03-07 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/why-heart-attacks-spike-after-the-spring-time-change-11632922 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-why-heart-attacks-spike-after-the-spring-time-change-707f3d/
- Acadia Healthcare Touts Faster Bed Ramp, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook, Eyes Positive Free Cash Flow · 2026-03-06 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/03/05/acadia-healthcare-touts-faster-bed-ramp-reaffirms-2026-outlook-eyes-positive-free-cash-flow.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-acadia-healthcare-touts-faster-bed-ramp-reaffirms-2026-outlook-eyes-positive-fre-527efa/
- Daylight saving time and your heart: Why heart attacks spike after the spring time change · 2026-03-06 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/lifestyles/health/daylight-saving-time-and-your-heart-why-heart-attacks-spike-after-the-spring-time-change/article_4c151e56-73ad-5df1-9c4a-2c3443ea7006.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-daylight-saving-time-and-your-heart-why-heart-attacks-spike-after-the-spring-tim-9ab051/
- Opinion: U.S. needs a national prevention infrastructure for mental and behavioral disorders · 2026-03-06 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/06/preventive-care-mental-behavioral-health-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-opinion-us-needs-a-national-prevention-infrastructure-for-mental-and-behavioral-f3c8c2/
- PACS Group, Inc. Appoints Dr. Patrick Conway, MD, MSc to Board of Directors · 2026-03-06 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/pacs-group-inc-appoints-dr-patrick-conway-md-msc-to-board-of-directors/article_891cf38d-055c-5f1c-bb9b-c9615f00c5e2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-pacs-group-inc-appoints-dr-patrick-conway-md-msc-to-board-of-directors-692a9c/
- Supes direct staff to develop Behavioral Health Plan · 2026-03-06 · davisenterprise · https://www.davisenterprise.com/news/supes-direct-staff-to-develop-behavioral-health-plan/article_193ee2ef-4ee7-4e6e-9206-3562270465cf.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-supes-direct-staff-to-develop-behavioral-health-plan-a30637/
- $773 million for NH rural health care contracts tabled · 2026-03-05 · unionleader · https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/773-million-for-nh-rural-health-care-contracts-tabled/article_4347fc92-bb7b-4a1a-96d0-718657f66d64.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-773-million-for-nh-rural-health-care-contracts-tabled-7b426e/
- $773M for NH rural health care contracts tabled · 2026-03-05 · unionleader · https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/state/773m-for-nh-rural-health-care-contracts-tabled/article_4347fc92-bb7b-4a1a-96d0-718657f66d64.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-773m-for-nh-rural-health-care-contracts-tabled-2cee53/
- U.S. House of Representatives introduces legislation to expand Medicaid coverage for behavioral health treatment facilities · 2026-03-03 · National Association of Counties · https://www.naco.org/news/us-house-representatives-introduces-legislation-expand-medicaid-coverage-behavioral-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-03-us-house-of-representatives-introduces-legislation-to-expand-medicaid-coverage-f-d2e519/
- Update on Cuts to Medicaid Funding and Restrictions to Medicaid Access · 2026-03-01 · APA/APASI Response Center · https://updates.apaservices.org/update-on-proposed-cuts-to-medicaid-funding · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-update-on-cuts-to-medicaid-funding-and-restrictions-to-medicaid-access-44c26e/
- Bi-county jail medical program gets recognition · 2026-02-25 · appeal_democrat · https://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/bi-county-jail-medical-program-gets-recognition/article_0f8bacf5-5ce8-4405-802f-bc775bbb3094.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-bi-county-jail-medical-program-gets-recognition-e460fc/
- Classifieds Feb. 25, 2026 · 2026-02-25 · alamosanews · https://www.alamosanews.com/stories/classifieds-feb-25-2026,125979 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-classifieds-feb-25-2026-1ed7e6/
- New Medicaid work rules likely to hit middle-aged adults hard · 2026-02-25 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2026/02/24/new-medicaid-work-rules/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-new-medicaid-work-rules-likely-to-hit-middle-aged-adults-hard-7ba7a4/
- Opinion: The Rural Health Transformation Program could fail patients like mine · 2026-02-25 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/25/rural-health-transformation-program-hospitals-innovation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-opinion-the-rural-health-transformation-program-could-fail-patients-like-mine-3cadb3/
- Citrus health providers called to action · 2026-02-24 · chronicleonline · https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/citrus-health-providers-called-to-action/article_0743164c-561e-51ea-a347-1dd3c69bb296.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-citrus-health-providers-called-to-action-0b8435/
- New study on adolescent use of cannabis finds high risk of psychotic disorders · 2026-02-24 · modbee · https://www.modbee.com/living/health-fitness/article314807554.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-new-study-on-adolescent-use-of-cannabis-finds-high-risk-of-psychotic-disorders-00591f/
- Lucy Hodder: How NH can get serious about health care costs · 2026-02-23 · unionleader · https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/op-eds/lucy-hodder-how-nh-can-get-serious-about-health-care-costs/article_a8066823-d8d2-40d7-b524-2c4fcbbd3834.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-23-lucy-hodder-how-nh-can-get-serious-about-health-care-costs-e4bd85/
- Angie Settle: Keeping people healthy and employed in WV (Opinion) · 2026-02-21 · wvgazettemail · https://www.wvgazettemail.com/opinion/op_ed_commentaries/angie-settle-keeping-people-healthy-and-employed-in-wv-opinion/article_fa84c767-ea13-4a22-bb0b-d91c4d7cc356.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-angie-settle-keeping-people-healthy-and-employed-in-wv-opinion-174080/
- Fairbanks eyes federal rural healthcare funding · 2026-02-21 · newsminer · https://www.newsminer.com/news/local_news/fairbanks-eyes-federal-rural-healthcare-funding/article_5e6e12b7-b527-496e-b34e-71c0c75275b2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-fairbanks-eyes-federal-rural-healthcare-funding-c5cd5a/
- Gainwell Technologies and Medicaid Leaders to Highlight how States are Navigating H.R. 1 ... · 2026-02-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/gainwell-technologies-and-medicaid-leaders-to-highlight-how-states-are-navigating-h-r-1/article_31f2faeb-a5c8-59f8-b586-bbd651f74806.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-gainwell-technologies-and-medicaid-leaders-to-highlight-how-states-are-navigatin-509863/
- Trump mulls Australia-style social media BAN for U.S. teens · 2026-02-21 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-20-trump-mulls-social-media-ban-us-teens.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-trump-mulls-australia-style-social-media-ban-for-us-teens-5486c0/
- As lawmakers debate anti-fraud measures, Rep. Liebling proposes removing insurers from state health programs · 2026-02-20 · bemidjipioneer · https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/minnesota/as-lawmakers-debate-anti-fraud-measures-rep-tina-liebling-proposes-removing-insurers-from-state-health-programs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-as-lawmakers-debate-anti-fraud-measures-rep-liebling-proposes-removing-insurers-818384/
- As lawmakers debate anti-fraud measures, Rep. Tina Liebling proposes removing insurers from state health programs · 2026-02-20 · wctrib · https://www.wctrib.com/news/minnesota/as-lawmakers-debate-anti-fraud-measures-rep-tina-liebling-proposes-removing-insurers-from-state-health-programs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-as-lawmakers-debate-anti-fraud-measures-rep-tina-liebling-proposes-removing-insu-912640/
- The overlooked link between alcohol, heart health and medical costs · 2026-02-20 · pressherald · https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/19/the-overlooked-link-between-alcohol-heart-health-and-medical-costs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-the-overlooked-link-between-alcohol-heart-health-and-medical-costs-81cc74/
- Anthem Foundation $550,000 Grant to AIRnyc Leads to Improved Clinical Outcomes for Blood Pressure and A1C Control · 2026-02-19 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/anthem-foundation-550-000-grant-to-airnyc-leads-to-improved-clinical-outcomes-for-blood-pressure/article_f4459593-95c1-55c9-a6c0-d23da90c2bc5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-anthem-foundation-550000-grant-to-airnyc-leads-to-improved-clinical-outcomes-for-042b03/
- Healing rural NC, one doctor at a time · 2026-02-19 · robesonian · https://www.robesonian.com/news/337747/healing-rural-nc-one-doctor-at-a-time · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-healing-rural-nc-one-doctor-at-a-time-b6d1b8/
- Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims social media makes kids addicted · 2026-02-19 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-la-trial-over-claims-social-media-makes-kids-addicted/article_469ba470-c094-5fb6-956a-8c33b6250abe.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-mark-zuckerberg-testifies-in-la-trial-over-claims-social-media-makes-kids-addict-5019af/
- Classifieds Feb. 18, 2026 · 2026-02-18 · alamosanews · https://www.alamosanews.com/stories/classifieds-feb-18-2026,125067 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-classifieds-feb-18-2026-a05a1c/
- With ICE using Medicaid data, hospitals and states are in a bind over warning immigrant patients · 2026-02-16 · timesheraldonline · https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2026/02/15/ice-medicaid-data-immigrant-patients/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-16-with-ice-using-medicaid-data-hospitals-and-states-are-in-a-bind-over-warning-imm-8a7c58/
- Column: Patients central to health care reform · 2026-02-15 · staradvertiser · https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/02/15/editorial/island-voices/column-patients-central-to-health-care-reform/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-column-patients-central-to-health-care-reform-3c1652/
- Beth Wittwer Joins Shining Steps ABA In St. Louis · 2026-02-14 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110741547/Beth-Wittwer-Joins-Shining-Steps-ABA-In-St-Louis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-beth-wittwer-joins-shining-steps-aba-in-st-louis-2a572f/
- HHS shakes ups key advisers · 2026-02-14 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/13/health-news-hhs-shakes-up-key-advisors/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-hhs-shakes-ups-key-advisers-ce3167/
- Made in the Shade ... Tree Clinic. Medical student-run clinic celebrates two decades of transforming lives · 2026-02-13 · news_vumc_org · https://news.vumc.org/2025/09/25/made-in-the-shade-tree-clinic-medical-student-run-clinic-celebrates-two-decades-of-transforming-lives/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-made-in-the-shade-tree-clinic-medical-student-run-clinic-celebrates-two-decades-63f40d/
- Montesano Psychological Center Encourages Couples To Give The Gift Of Counseling This Valentine's Day · 2026-02-13 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110733675/Montesano-Psychological-Center-Encourages-Couples-To-Give-The-Gift-Of-Counseling-This-Valentines-Day · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-montesano-psychological-center-encourages-couples-to-give-the-gift-of-counseling-4aa8db/
- Summit Pacific’s Martin named critical access hospital CEO to know · 2026-02-13 · thedailyworld · https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/summit-pacifics-martin-named-critical-access-hospital-ceo-to-know/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-summit-pacifics-martin-named-critical-access-hospital-ceo-to-know-280855/
- Behavioral health care is a lifeline that needs legislative support · 2026-02-12 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/behavioral-health-care-is-a-lifeline-that-needs-legislative-support/article_ee26f280-9363-4d91-b434-f4ed7eaa06e3.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-behavioral-health-care-is-a-lifeline-that-needs-legislative-support-7cd29b/
- Dr. Oz says drinking is a 'social lubricant.' Some experts worry about that. · 2026-02-12 · sfexaminer · https://www.sfexaminer.com/dr-oz-says-drinking-is-a-social-lubricant-some-experts-worry-about-that/article_26418ad1-7938-5bc5-9443-032ec81dff97.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-dr-oz-says-drinking-is-a-social-lubricant-some-experts-worry-about-that-080528/
- Did the AMA change its position on surgery for transgender minors? · 2026-02-10 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/10/medical-societies-trans-care-minors-ama-asps/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-did-the-ama-change-its-position-on-surgery-for-transgender-minors-e94b45/
- Sleep experts urge adoption of permanent standard time to protect public health as Americans prepare to ‘spring forward’ · 2026-02-10 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/09/3234431/0/en/Sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-as-Americans-prepare-to-spring-forward.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-3bbbd7/
- Sleep experts urge adoption of permanent standard time to protect public health as Americans ... · 2026-02-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-as-americans/article_87502663-04bb-54a6-ba90-4433595dfcb1.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-9e6213/
- Sleep Experts Urge Adoption of Permanent Standard Time to Protect Public Health as Americans Prepare to 'Spring Forward' · 2026-02-10 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-as-americans-prepare-to-spring-forward/?sc=rsmn · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-sleep-experts-urge-adoption-of-permanent-standard-time-to-protect-public-health-e152c6/
- Hochul signs law legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill · 2026-02-08 · dailyfreeman · https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2026/02/07/hochul-signs-law-legalizing-physician-assisted-suicide-for-terminally-ill/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-hochul-signs-law-legalizing-physician-assisted-suicide-for-terminally-ill-f98f44/
- Ava Health debuts "behavioral healthcare continuum" after months of delay · 2026-02-07 · gjsentinel · https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/ava-health-debuts-behavioral-healthcare-continuum-after-months-of-delay/article_2a7e42c4-acac-49da-b8af-f15d796d24b9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-ava-health-debuts-behavioral-healthcare-continuum-after-months-of-delay-136a6d/
- Centene Takes A Hit As Medicaid Membership Shrinks · 2026-02-07 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/markets/earnings/26/02/50458584/centene-takes-a-hit-as-medicaid-membership-shrinks · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-centene-takes-a-hit-as-medicaid-membership-shrinks-95225a/
- Come to Gallup and see rural health fund save lives · 2026-02-07 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/come-to-gallup-and-see-rural-health-fund-save-lives/article_250f53cc-c737-485a-8ef2-f98fef218577.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-come-to-gallup-and-see-rural-health-fund-save-lives-0d9301/
- Community Family Clinic offers dental services, and more, in Blackfoot · 2026-02-07 · idahostatejournal · https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/community-family-clinic-offers-dental-services-and-more-in-blackfoot/article_91ba62b6-95a2-460e-9c94-086e50409b62.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-community-family-clinic-offers-dental-services-and-more-in-blackfoot-cb5e82/
- Jeffrey Willett: If we want to end smoking, harm reduction must be part of the plan - Sat, 07 Feb 2026 PST · 2026-02-07 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/07/jeffrey-willett-if-we-want-to-end-smoking-harm-red/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-jeffrey-willett-if-we-want-to-end-smoking-harm-reduction-must-be-part-of-the-pla-595602/
- Aetna, a CVS Health company, receives Health Plan of the Year Award from Press Ganey · 2026-02-06 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aetna-a-cvs-health-company-receives-health-plan-of-the-year-award-from-press-ganey-302680570.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-aetna-a-cvs-health-company-receives-health-plan-of-the-year-award-from-press-gan-83550f/
- Long Island health centers seek $300 million from state amid federal Medicaid cuts · 2026-02-06 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/business/health-clinics-medicaid-budget-funding-xcofi4aq · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-long-island-health-centers-seek-300-million-from-state-amid-federal-medicaid-cut-72014f/
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- Report shows strong use of isle medical cannabis program · 2026-02-06 · staradvertiser · https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/02/06/hawaii-news/report-shows-strong-use-of-isle-medical-cannabis-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-report-shows-strong-use-of-isle-medical-cannabis-program-7f2408/
- ‘These kids are invisible’: Child abuse deaths spur clash over homeschool regulation · 2026-02-06 · courant · https://www.courant.com/2026/02/05/these-kids-are-invisible-child-abuse-deaths-spur-clash-over-homeschool-regulation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-these-kids-are-invisible-child-abuse-deaths-spur-clash-over-homeschool-regulatio-9d6727/
- Banner Health names new senior vice president of finance · 2026-02-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/banner-health-names-new-senior-vice-president-of-finance/article_ccfe7f39-ed93-5201-8b84-bc5cc383f13b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-banner-health-names-new-senior-vice-president-of-finance-934c8d/
- Do you need to control your cortisol? Probably not, doctors say · 2026-02-05 · eptrail · https://www.eptrail.com/2026/02/04/be-well-cortisol-explainer/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-do-you-need-to-control-your-cortisol-probably-not-doctors-say-89ee04/
- One-quarter of Medicaid doctors don’t actually treat Medicaid patients: study · 2026-02-05 · healthcaredive · https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/medicaid-ghost-providers-study-health-affairs/811261/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-one-quarter-of-medicaid-doctors-dont-actually-treat-medicaid-patients-study-1c8bf7/
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- The Plot to Privatize Veteran Brain Care · 2026-02-05 · prospect · https://prospect.org/2026/02/05/veteran-department-veterans-affairs-traumatic-brain-injuries-beacon-act/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-the-plot-to-privatize-veteran-brain-care-9ecc5d/
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- Banner Health taps finance leader for strategy and growth role · 2026-02-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/banner-health-taps-finance-leader-for-strategy-and-growth-role/article_81c08a51-f8eb-5001-8e1f-a6c5db576ca9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-banner-health-taps-finance-leader-for-strategy-and-growth-role-872c4c/
- If You’re Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer · 2026-02-04 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/healthq-pregnancy-pregnant-uninsured-medicaid-prenatal-postpartum/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-if-youre-pregnant-and-uninsured-medicaid-might-be-your-answer-8bda08/
- Gender-Affirming Care Is Health Care · 2026-02-03 · civilbeat_org · https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/02/gender-affirming-care-is-health-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-gender-affirming-care-is-health-care-f5696e/
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- What’s Driving Public Health Legislation in 2026? · 2026-02-01 · Association of State and Territorial Health Officials | ASTHO · https://www.astho.org/communications/blog/2025/whats-driving-public-health-legislation-in-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-whats-driving-public-health-legislation-in-2026-872093/
- 2023 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in State Policy: 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response · 2026-01-30 · National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) · https://www.nami.org/research/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/2023-state-legislation-issue-brief-series-trends-in-state-policy-988-and-reimagining-crisis-response/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-30-2023-state-legislation-issue-brief-series-trends-in-state-policy-988-and-reimagi-9b9049/
- How Medi-Cal changes could affect you and your family · 2026-01-25 · dailybulletin · https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/01/24/how-medi-cal-changes-could-affect-you-and-your-family/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-25-how-medi-cal-changes-could-affect-you-and-your-family-e4b1e6/
- Growth, challenges and a sense of purpose at Wood River Health · 2026-01-24 · thewesterlysun · https://www.thewesterlysun.com/daily-news-alerts/growth-challenges-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-wood-river-health/article_4592cb05-bb0d-4004-8907-b9779ae9c79a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-growth-challenges-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-wood-river-health-046dcb/
- Local nonprofit health center launches flat-rate membership · 2026-01-22 · summitdaily · https://www.summitdaily.com/news/local-nonprofit-health-center-launches-flat-rate-membership/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-local-nonprofit-health-center-launches-flat-rate-membership-e1d416/
- N.J. reshapes its vaccine policy after controversial federal guidance. Health care industry applauds it. · 2026-01-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/n-j-reshapes-its-vaccine-policy-after-controversial-78701093 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-nj-reshapes-its-vaccine-policy-after-controversial-federal-guidance-health-care-01fb9e/
- 2026 Health Care Reimbursement Newsletter · 2026-01-21 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/2026-health-care-reimbursement-newsletter · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-2026-health-care-reimbursement-newsletter-4f67a1/
- Acadia Healthcare Appoints Debbie Osteen as Chief Executive Officer · 2026-01-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/acadia-healthcare-appoints-debbie-osteen-as-chief-executive-officer/article_c89afa20-aa1d-59d0-a116-e5276fe3af56.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-acadia-healthcare-appoints-debbie-osteen-as-chief-executive-officer-aeb2fd/
- AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm · 2026-01-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm/article_ad04ed3e-a073-59a8-a0e7-bab49b7ef60a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-ai-therapy-chatbots-draw-new-oversight-as-suicides-raise-alarm-182161/
- Collabrios Health Continues to Invest in the Future of Aging with Appointment of Chief Medical Officer · 2026-01-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/collabrios-health-continues-to-invest-in-the-future-of-aging-with-appointment-of-chief-medical/article_db4ba987-45ea-54c4-8ce8-40b0f930ebbd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-collabrios-health-continues-to-invest-in-the-future-of-aging-with-appointment-of-f2c53d/
- Medicare Paying Billions More for Medicare Advantage vs Traditional Enrollees · 2026-01-21 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicare/119500 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-medicare-paying-billions-more-for-medicare-advantage-vs-traditional-enrollees-79c46d/
- Planning N/ for Tomorrow: How Valley Children's Healthcare CEO Todd Suntrapak Is Adapting to Demographic Shifts · 2026-01-21 · sfexaminer · https://www.sfexaminer.com/marketplace/planning-n-for-tomorrow-how-valley-childrens-healthcare-ceo-todd-suntrapak-is-adapting-to-demographic/article_bd6dceac-37dc-40cd-8093-0b333cbf1d48.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-planning-n-for-tomorrow-how-valley-childrens-healthcare-ceo-todd-suntrapak-is-ad-6acbbe/
- The Latest: Trump meanders through foreign policy ahead of Davos speech to global leaders · 2026-01-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/the-latest-trump-meanders-through-foreign-policy-ahead-of-davos-speech-to-global-leaders/article_f03ec0c1-fb07-525a-8b84-7a6e2e933e40.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-the-latest-trump-meanders-through-foreign-policy-ahead-of-davos-speech-to-global-5aac81/
- As pharmacies close at a rapid pace, this Lehigh Valley community is gaining a new one · 2026-01-19 · mcall · https://www.mcall.com/2026/01/18/eastons-south-side-has-a-new-community-pharmacy-why-that-matters/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-19-as-pharmacies-close-at-a-rapid-pace-this-lehigh-valley-community-is-gaining-a-ne-d8571a/
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Nemours targeted by Trump administration over transgender care · 2026-01-18 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-nemours-targeted-by-trump-administration-over-transgender-care/article_e9b85f49-2a1f-543e-a926-1dcb5354dc4a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-18-childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-nemours-targeted-by-trump-administration-over-769183/
- DHHS Extends Opportunity to Submit Feedback on Updates Focused on Improving Community-Based Behavioral Health Services · 2026-01-17 · yankton_net · https://www.yankton.net/community/article_5e4bbe77-0317-475a-95f3-90b713d19199.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-dhhs-extends-opportunity-to-submit-feedback-on-updates-focused-on-improving-comm-3e18a5/
- Wendy Gregg Builds Sustainable Healthcare Programs For Underserved Populations · 2026-01-16 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110605832/Wendy-Gregg-Builds-Sustainable-Healthcare-Programs-For-Underserved-Populations · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-16-wendy-gregg-builds-sustainable-healthcare-programs-for-underserved-populations-51d978/
- A fourth high school CHAS-run clinic opens in Spokane Public Schools - Wed, 14 Jan 2026 PST · 2026-01-15 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/jan/14/a-fourth-high-school-chas-run-clinic-opens-in-spok/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-a-fourth-high-school-chas-run-clinic-opens-in-spokane-public-schools-wed-14-jan-7bb29e/
- Advanced Health Selects 1upHealth to Lead Interoperability Initiatives · 2026-01-15 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/ap/state/advanced-health-selects-1uphealth-to-lead-interoperability-initiatives/article_1b97d2ef-0067-56ff-b05b-69accded942b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-advanced-health-selects-1uphealth-to-lead-interoperability-initiatives-3475ed/
- Old Hermosa Church Building To Be Demolished For New Health Clinic · 2026-01-15 · blockclubchicago · https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/14/old-hermosa-church-building-to-be-demolished-for-new-health-clinic/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-old-hermosa-church-building-to-be-demolished-for-new-health-clinic-a8f63d/
- Utilization, intensity drove US health spending to $5.3T in 2024: CMS · 2026-01-15 · healthcaredive · https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/us-healthcare-spending-2024-cms-health-affairs/809578/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-utilization-intensity-drove-us-health-spending-to-53t-in-2024-cms-ae818a/
- Combined Arms CEO Helps Shape ALEC National Policy Agenda Supporting Veterans and Military Families · 2026-01-14 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/combined-arms-ceo-helps-shape-alec-national-policy-agenda-supporting-veterans-and-military-families/article_1e2c2a1e-378b-59ed-a1c4-1802d8a9c642.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-combined-arms-ceo-helps-shape-alec-national-policy-agenda-supporting-veterans-an-b17172/
- Vheda Health Closes Record 2025 with Market-Leading Outcomes, New Partnerships, and Workforce Growth · 2026-01-14 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/ap/state/vheda-health-closes-record-2025-with-market-leading-outcomes-new-partnerships-and-workforce-growth/article_bfdae410-2ad9-5c86-ab4d-97fcd51b007e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-vheda-health-closes-record-2025-with-market-leading-outcomes-new-partnerships-an-dcaa14/
- Findhelp Announces Partnership with SimplePractice to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Care Nationwide · 2026-01-13 · borgernewsherald · https://www.borgernewsherald.com/online_features/press_releases/findhelp-announces-partnership-with-simplepractice-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-health-care-nationwide/article_c0581ef0-bcd2-5a97-b635-2c02d5cdc123.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-findhelp-announces-partnership-with-simplepractice-to-expand-access-to-behaviora-f5ee69/
- Local nonprofit health center launches flat-rate membership program · 2026-01-13 · summitdaily · https://www.summitdaily.com/news/local-nonprofit-health-center-launches-flat-rate-membership-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-local-nonprofit-health-center-launches-flat-rate-membership-program-dc5759/
- Macomb officials applaud court ruling on state mental-health services privatization plan · 2026-01-13 · macombdaily · https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/01/12/macomb-officials-applaud-court-ruling-on-state-mental-health-services-privatization-plan/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-macomb-officials-applaud-court-ruling-on-state-mental-health-services-privatizat-d94f7c/
- What to expect in US healthcare in 2026 and beyond · 2026-01-12 · mckinsey · https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/what-to-expect-in-us-healthcare · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-what-to-expect-in-us-healthcare-in-2026-and-beyond-6f1302/
- Four County ADAMhs Board begins to prepare for impact of cuts to healthcare · 2026-01-10 · crescentnews · https://www.crescent-news.com/news/local_news/four-county-adamhs-board-begins-to-prepare-for-impact-of-cuts-to-healthcare/article_cddd2943-d4e6-46af-a2c4-81819e0d8bd2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-four-county-adamhs-board-begins-to-prepare-for-impact-of-cuts-to-healthcare-633ee9/
- Opinion: The reckless scheme to repeal Medicaid expansion · 2026-01-10 · postregister · https://www.postregister.com/opinion/guest_column/opinion-the-reckless-scheme-to-repeal-medicaid-expansion/article_7d3b34cd-0293-4eb7-8470-8151f39c6be6.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-opinion-the-reckless-scheme-to-repeal-medicaid-expansion-37e770/
- 4 in 10 Kent County children are overweight or obese, new report shows · 2026-01-09 · mlive · https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/01/4-in-10-kent-county-children-are-overweight-or-obese-new-report-shows.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-4-in-10-kent-county-children-are-overweight-or-obese-new-report-shows-9da868/
- Kennedy: Trump's health care funds put forgotten Americans first | Exclusive · 2026-01-09 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/01/08/healthcare-rural-health-transformation-program/87996663007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-kennedy-trumps-health-care-funds-put-forgotten-americans-first-exclusive-ac7ddc/
- Medicaid restrictions may lead to a million missed cancer screenings over two years: study · 2026-01-09 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/08/medicaid-eligibility-rules-fewer-cancer-screenings-more-preventable-deaths/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-medicaid-restrictions-may-lead-to-a-million-missed-cancer-screenings-over-two-ye-52d381/
- NJ adopts ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban policy for public schools · 2026-01-09 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/nj-adopts-bell-to-bell-cellphone-ban-policy-for-public-schools/article_2c0b9f2f-c141-586c-bc4f-04a68e22e4bd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-nj-adopts-bell-to-bell-cellphone-ban-policy-for-public-schools-7ac3ac/
- Pomelo Care Raises $92 Million Series C, Reaches $1.7 Billion Valuation, to Expand Its Proven Model Beyond Maternity & Set a New National Standard for Women's and Children's Healthcare · 2026-01-09 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/partners/pr_newswire/subject/venture_capital/pomelo-care-raises-92-million-series-c-reaches-1-7-billion-valuation-to-expand-its/article_be6a7fc3-47bb-5995-a751-46d3bd823a5f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-pomelo-care-raises-92-million-series-c-reaches-17-billion-valuation-to-expand-it-14a8b3/
- CMS’s MAHA ELEVATE Model: Integrating Whole‐Person Care into Original Medicare · 2026-01-08 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/cmss-maha-elevate-model-integrating-whole-person-care-original-medicare · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-cmss-maha-elevate-model-integrating-wholeperson-care-into-original-medicare-e97d32/
- In final budget address, Beshear bets on modest pre-K start, teacher raises · 2026-01-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/in-final-budget-address-beshear-bets-on-modest-pre-k-start-teacher-raises/article_0d2b14c1-1d36-502a-9550-fa6b55292f17.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-in-final-budget-address-beshear-bets-on-modest-pre-k-start-teacher-raises-152dd4/
- Issue Brief: State-Level Medicaid Fraud in Focus · 2026-01-08 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/issue-brief-state-level-medicaid-fraud-focus · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-issue-brief-state-level-medicaid-fraud-in-focus-bb384c/
- ACCESS Model: CMMI’s New Technology-Enabled Chronic Care Model · 2026-01-07 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/access-model-cmmis-new-technology-enabled-chronic-care-model · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-access-model-cmmis-new-technology-enabled-chronic-care-model-2b3542/
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- Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for additional social media, artificial intelligence safeguards for children · 2026-01-06 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/hochul-social-media-izemikah · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-gov-kathy-hochul-calls-for-additional-social-media-artificial-intelligence-safeg-1e6abb/
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- Medicaid health plans step up outreach efforts ahead of GOP changes · 2026-01-01 · tucson · https://tucson.com/article_cc1650af-cf41-5077-8a42-60ead7e91d51.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-medicaid-health-plans-step-up-outreach-efforts-ahead-of-gop-changes-e892e1/
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- NH lands $200M annually to transform rural health · 2025-12-30 · unionleader · https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/nh-lands-200m-annually-to-transform-rural-health/article_4f91873b-9701-44fb-a13a-99e9558400b7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-nh-lands-200m-annually-to-transform-rural-health-1ce6bd/
- NH lands $204M to transform rural health care · 2025-12-30 · unionleader · https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/nh-lands-204m-to-transform-rural-health-care/article_4f91873b-9701-44fb-a13a-99e9558400b7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-nh-lands-204m-to-transform-rural-health-care-e5506d/
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- Who Makes Health Policy in Congress? - Congress and the Executive Branch and Health Policy · 2025-12-26 · KFF · https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/health-policy-101-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-policy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-who-makes-health-policy-in-congress-congress-and-the-executive-branch-and-health-fa0c77/
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- 5 Best GLP-1 Providers & Weight Loss Programs for 2026 · 2026-06-09 · laweekly · https://www.laweekly.com/best-online-glp-1-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-5-best-glp-1-providers-weight-loss-programs-for-2026-29e1a1/
- Bausch Health, Canada Inc. and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance sign letter of intent for public drug plan coverage of (Pr)OKEDI® (Risperidone for extended-release injectable suspension) for the treatment of schizophrenia · 2026-06-09 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/bausch-health-canada-inc-and-the-pan-canadian-pharmaceutical-alliance-sign-letter-of-intent-for-public-drug-plan-coverage-of-prokedi-risperidone-for-extended-release-injectable-suspension-for-the-treatment-of-schizophrenia · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-bausch-health-canada-inc-and-the-pan-canadian-pharmaceutical-alliance-sign-lette-772bc7/
- 10 Healthiest States in America: Places That Define Better Living In 2026 · 2026-06-06 · southhillenterprise · https://southhillenterprise.com/10-healthiest-states-in-america-places-that-define-better-living-in-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-10-healthiest-states-in-america-places-that-define-better-living-in-2026-b12803/
- Mochi Health weight loss review: 2026 plans and effectiveness · 2026-06-03 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/06/02/mochi-weight-loss-review/90375756007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-mochi-health-weight-loss-review-2026-plans-and-effectiveness-aaaa21/
- New South Minneapolis Clinic Promises to Make Healthcare More Accessible to Residents Regardless of Insurance · 2026-05-25 · spokesman_recorder · https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/05/24/east-lake-street-clinic-south-minneapolis-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-25-new-south-minneapolis-clinic-promises-to-make-healthcare-more-accessible-to-resi-fc098d/
- My doctor knew what care I needed. My insurance denied it | Opinion · 2026-05-17 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/northeast/rhode-island/my-doctor-knew-what-care-i-needed-my-insurance-denied-it-opinion/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-my-doctor-knew-what-care-i-needed-my-insurance-denied-it-opinion-c9473e/
- UC Reaches Contract Deal With Service, Hospital Workers, Averting Strike · 2026-05-15 · kqed_org · https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/05/14/uc-reaches-contract-deal-with-service-hospital-workers-averting-strike/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-uc-reaches-contract-deal-with-service-hospital-workers-averting-strike-33358b/
- Gelatin Trick for Weight Loss 2026: Complete Gelatin Weight Loss Guide, Viral Recipe Breakdown & Gelatine Sculpt Verdict · 2026-05-10 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/05/g52434889/gelatin-trick-for-weight-loss-2026-complete-gelatin-weight-loss-guide-viral-recipe-breakdown-gelat · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-gelatin-trick-for-weight-loss-2026-complete-gelatin-weight-loss-guide-viral-reci-dbffb8/
- Compassion Behavioral Health Announces Acceptance of Oscar Insurance at Treatment Facility · 2026-05-07 · rdrnews · https://www.rdrnews.com/online_features/press_releases/compassion-behavioral-health-announces-acceptance-of-oscar-insurance-at-treatment-facility/article_263d65f3-cb21-5361-a54d-ebf81c25d256.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-compassion-behavioral-health-announces-acceptance-of-oscar-insurance-at-treatmen-b3c1ff/
- After the One Big Beautiful Bill, Free Clinics Are Stepping Up · 2026-05-06 · kqed_org · https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/05/05/after-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-free-clinics-are-stepping-up/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-after-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-free-clinics-are-stepping-up-233940/
- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Secures Commercial Payer Coverage for TONMYA®, Providing Access for ~35 Million U.S. Patients · 2026-05-06 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/tonix-pharmaceuticals-secures-commercial-payer-coverage-for-tonmya-providing-access-for-35-million-u-s-patients · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-tonix-pharmaceuticals-secures-commercial-payer-coverage-for-tonmya-providing-acc-833481/
- Greater Valley CEO wants to reach people who can’t afford healthcare coverage · 2026-05-04 · dailyinterlake · https://dailyinterlake.com/news/2026/may/04/greater-valley-health-centers-new-ceo-wants-to-reach-people-who-cant-afford-healthcare-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-greater-valley-ceo-wants-to-reach-people-who-cant-afford-healthcare-coverage-6dc45b/
- ARPA-H announces first research teams for $139 million initiative to transform behavioral health and bring new, more precise and effective treatments to Americans · 2026-04-26 · HHS.gov · https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/arpa-h-announces-research-teams-initiative-transform-behavioral-health.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-arpa-h-announces-first-research-teams-for-139-million-initiative-to-transform-be-16c727/
- Anti-Vaping Advertisements and Lung Injury News Coverage Helped Reverse Trend in Teen Vaping · 2026-04-25 · ucsd · https://today.ucsd.edu/story/anti-vaping-advertisements-and-lung-injury-news-coverage-helped-reverse-trend-in-teen-vaping · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-anti-vaping-advertisements-and-lung-injury-news-coverage-helped-reverse-trend-in-89262e/
- The FDA is psyched on psychedelics. Which ones will be studied and why? · 2026-04-25 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/04/24/what-psychedelics-fda-trump-approve-for-study/89774878007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-the-fda-is-psyched-on-psychedelics-which-ones-will-be-studied-and-why-82df67/
- RFK Jr. Flips Position on CDC Chief; $440,000 Breast Surgery; House Member Dies · 2026-04-24 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/120918 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-rfk-jr-flips-position-on-cdc-chief-440000-breast-surgery-house-member-dies-138f17/
- San Francisco Reports Its First Clade I Mpox Case — What to Know and How to Find a Vaccine · 2026-04-17 · kqed_org · https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/04/16/mpox-clade-i-san-francisco-2026-symptoms-rash-where-to-find-monkeypox-vaccine/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-san-francisco-reports-its-first-clade-i-mpox-case-what-to-know-and-how-to-find-a-cb74f3/
- U. associate professor addresses Black maternal health, death disparities · 2026-04-16 · dailytargum · https://www.dailytargum.com/article/u-associate-professor-addresses-death-disparities-during-black-maternal-healthcare-week-20260415 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-u-associate-professor-addresses-black-maternal-health-death-disparities-1aa617/
- Sun Life co-leads $90 million investment for HELP USA's new women's shelter in Brooklyn, N.Y. · 2026-04-08 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sun-life-co-leads-90-million-investment-for-help-usas-new-womens-shelter-in-brooklyn-ny-302735936.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-sun-life-co-leads-90-million-investment-for-help-usas-new-womens-shelter-in-broo-1ff3a0/
- Sky-High Insurance Bills Push North Carolinians Off The Therapy Couch · 2026-04-07 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/sky-high-insurance-bills-push-north-carolinians-off-the-therapy-couch/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-sky-high-insurance-bills-push-north-carolinians-off-the-therapy-couch-d150c6/
- Facing disparities, rural NY health providers await transformation funds · 2026-04-05 · dailygazette · https://www.dailygazette.com/cjfund/health/rural-ny-health-providers/article_c2470e5a-64f5-4267-ac7d-18bffaf8cdb0.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-05-facing-disparities-rural-ny-health-providers-await-transformation-funds-00f82f/
- State-Run Insurance Plans for Foster Kids Leave Some of Them Without Doctors · 2026-04-02 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/foster-children-insurance-specialized-medicaid-healthy-blue-north-carolina/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-state-run-insurance-plans-for-foster-kids-leave-some-of-them-without-doctors-65deff/
- Links mentioned on KVUE News · 2026-03-17 · kvue · https://www.kvue.com/article/news/news-links-on-kvue/269-44048917 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-links-mentioned-on-kvue-news-bd5257/
- Inmates exiting Green Hill, Echo Glen now eligible for expanded health care coverage · 2026-03-05 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/inmates-exiting-green-hill-echo-glen-now-eligible-for-expanded-health-care-coverage,397621 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-inmates-exiting-green-hill-echo-glen-now-eligible-for-expanded-health-care-cover-54a4ad/
- Mobile mammogram unit visits Skid Row, where women’s health services are scarce — and more media coverage of UCLA · 2026-03-01 · ucla · https://newsroom.ucla.edu/in-the-news/mobile-mammogram-unit-visits-skid-row-media-coverage-of-ucla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-mobile-mammogram-unit-visits-skid-row-where-womens-health-services-are-scarce-an-e31b3d/
- Patients hit dead ends with insurance 'ghost networks.' Now, some are suing. · 2026-02-25 · nbcnews · https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/patients-hit-dead-ends-insurance-ghost-networks-now-are-suing-rcna255976 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-patients-hit-dead-ends-with-insurance-ghost-networks-now-some-are-suing-33b94f/
- An Arm and a Leg: Personal Finance Guru Faces Down an Insurance Denial · 2026-02-19 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/podcast/insurance-denial-prior-authorization-personal-finance-guru-crowdsourced-tips/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-an-arm-and-a-leg-personal-finance-guru-faces-down-an-insurance-denial-51a5ea/
- BrainsWay Reports Cigna's Evernorth Behavioral Health to Eliminate Prior Authorization Requirements for TMS Coverage, Accelerating Access to Care · 2026-02-19 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50682140/brainsway-reports-cignas-evernorth-behavioral-health-to-eliminate-prior-authorization-requirements · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-brainsway-reports-cignas-evernorth-behavioral-health-to-eliminate-prior-authoriz-a1b4e5/
- When health insurance costs more than the mortgage · 2026-02-13 · canoncitydailyrecord · https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/2026/02/12/when-health-insurance-costs-more-than-the-mortgage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-when-health-insurance-costs-more-than-the-mortgage-d6cf94/
- 5 ways to find affordable care without health insurance · 2026-02-02 · cbsnews · https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-find-affordable-care-without-health-insurance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-02-5-ways-to-find-affordable-care-without-health-insurance-9dc1cf/
- BVI Celebrates National Health Insurance 10Th Anniversary · 2026-01-24 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110643432/BVI-Celebrates-National-Health-Insurance-10Th-Anniversary · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-bvi-celebrates-national-health-insurance-10th-anniversary-25e82e/
- Health insurance is even less affordable this year – here’s why · 2026-01-24 · cnn · https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/24/economy/health-insurance-premiums-cost-increase · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-health-insurance-is-even-less-affordable-this-year-heres-why-caef05/
- Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance · 2026-01-22 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/farmers-health-insurance-costs-aca-obamacare-subsidies/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-farmers-now-owe-a-lot-more-for-health-insurance-8aaee9/
- As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options · 2026-01-17 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/aca-obamacare-premium-payments-prices-marketplace-plans-hard-choices/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-as-insurance-prices-rise-families-puzzle-over-options-f4349f/
- S.F. firefighters demand answers after Blue Shield denies cancer coverage · 2026-01-09 · missionlocal_org · https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/s-f-firefighters-demand-answers-after-blue-shield-denies-cancer-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-sf-firefighters-demand-answers-after-blue-shield-denies-cancer-coverage-8ca4f0/
- Doctors And Nurses Are Confessing "Dark Secrets" About The Medical Field That No One Knows · 2026-01-07 · yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/doctors-nurses-confessing-dark-secrets-163101758.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-doctors-and-nurses-are-confessing-dark-secrets-about-the-medical-field-that-no-o-5bda59/
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage ending for Mount Sinai medical office visits · 2026-01-01 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/health/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-mount-sinai-cwa8ik49 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-coverage-ending-for-mount-sinai-medical-office-vis-6006e5/
- Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment Market In 2029 · 2025-12-31 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110542418/Chemotherapy-Induced-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Treatment-Market-In-2029 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-treatment-market-in-2029-e8bb14/
- A middle-class family’s only option: A $43,000 health insurance premium · 2025-12-28 · macombdaily · https://www.macombdaily.com/2025/12/27/a-middle-class-familys-only-option-a-43000-health-insurance-premium/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-a-middle-class-familys-only-option-a-43000-health-insurance-premium-aec95c/
- Best Short-Term Health Insurance Companies Of 2025 · 2025-12-28 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/advisor/health-insurance/best-short-term-health-insurance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-best-short-term-health-insurance-companies-of-2025-6bad3b/
- HIV and AIDS Diagnoses - Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity · 2025-12-28 · KFF · https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/key-data-on-health-and-health-care-by-race-and-ethnicity/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-hiv-and-aids-diagnoses-key-data-on-health-and-health-care-by-race-and-ethnicity-6b6c9a/
- Medical cost trend: Behind the numbers 2026 · 2025-12-28 · PwC · https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/health-industries/library/behind-the-numbers.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-medical-cost-trend-behind-the-numbers-2026-c4bd7a/
- Student Spotlight: Linh Tran · 2025-12-28 · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · https://publichealth.jhu.edu/center-for-mental-health-and-addiction-policy/2025/student-spotlight-linh-tran · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-student-spotlight-linh-tran-829b30/
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- Racism in mental healthcare: An invisible barrier · 2025-12-25 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/racism-in-mental-healthcare-an-invisible-barrier · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-racism-in-mental-healthcare-an-invisible-barrier/
- Postpartum depression in women of color: ‘More work needs to be done’ · 2025-12-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/postpartum-depression-in-women-of-color-more-work-needs-to-be-done · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-postpartum-depression-in-women-of-color-more-work-needs-to-be-done/
- ‘Structural racism’ reflected in regional cardiovascular death rates · 2025-12-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/structural-racism-reflected-in-regional-cardiovascular-death-rates · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-structural-racism-reflected-in-regional-cardiovascular-death-rates/
- Workplace wellness programs may not improve employees’ health · 2025-12-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/workplace-wellness-programs-may-not-improve-employees-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-workplace-wellness-programs-may-not-improve-employees-health/
- What are the effects of solitary confinement on health? · 2025-12-21 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/solitary-confinement-effects · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-21-what-are-the-effects-of-solitary-confinement-on-health/
- What is good health? · 2025-12-19 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150999 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-19-what-is-good-health/
- In pregnancy, the brain changes in remarkable ways, a new study shows · 2025-12-16 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-pregnancy-the-brain-changes-in-remarkable-ways-a-new-study-shows · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-16-in-pregnancy-the-brain-changes-in-remarkable-ways-a-new-study-shows/
- What mental health resources are available? · 2025-12-13 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mental-health-resources · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-13-what-mental-health-resources-are-available/
- Do gut bacteria contribute to ethnic health disparities? · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/do-gut-bacteria-contribute-to-ethnic-health-disparities · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-do-gut-bacteria-contribute-to-ethnic-health-disparities/
- How COVID-19 affects women's sexual and reproductive health · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/how-covid-19-affects-womens-sexual-and-reproductive-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-how-covid-19-affects-women-s-sexual-and-reproductive-health/
- What to know about toxic masculinity · 2025-12-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/toxic-masculinity · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-10-what-to-know-about-toxic-masculinity/
- LGBTQ youth mental health: Trevor Project survey highlights disparities · 2025-12-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lgbtq-youth-mental-health-trevor-project-survey-highlights-disparities · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-09-lgbtq-youth-mental-health-trevor-project-survey-highlights-disparities/
- What are the effects of racism on health and mental health? · 2025-12-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-racism · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-09-what-are-the-effects-of-racism-on-health-and-mental-health/
- What to know about depression in Black communities · 2025-12-05 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/black-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-05-what-to-know-about-depression-in-black-communities/
- What are food deserts, and how do they impact health? · 2025-12-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-are-food-deserts · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-02-what-are-food-deserts-and-how-do-they-impact-health/
- Through my eyes: Living as a woman of transgender experience · 2025-11-30 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/my-life-as-a-transgender-woman · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-30-through-my-eyes-living-as-a-woman-of-transgender-experience/
- Childhood adversity linked to heart disease in middle age · 2025-11-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/childhood-adversity-linked-to-heart-disease-in-middle-age · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-23-childhood-adversity-linked-to-heart-disease-in-middle-age/
- ‘We all bleed the same color’: Why do Black women in the UK experience disparities in gynecological care? · 2025-11-21 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/we-all-bleed-the-same-color-why-do-black-women-in-the-uk-experience-disparities-in-gynecological-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-21-we-all-bleed-the-same-color-why-do-black-women-in-the-uk-experience-disparities-in-gynecological-car/
- Mental health for transgender men: What to know · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mental-health-for-transgender-men · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-mental-health-for-transgender-men-what-to-know/
- The 'model minority' myth: Its impact on well-being and mental health · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/the-model-minority-myth-its-impact-on-well-being-and-mental-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-the-model-minority-myth-its-impact-on-well-being-and-mental-health/
- Undocumented Latinx migrants 'have endured so much trauma' · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/undocumented-latinx-migrants-have-endured-so-much-trauma · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-undocumented-latinx-migrants-have-endured-so-much-trauma/
- LGBTQIA+ affirmation and safety: 'Belonging, like air, is a fundamental human need' · 2025-11-04 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lgbtqia-affirmation-and-safety-belonging-like-air-is-a-fundamental-human-need · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-04-lgbtqia-affirmation-and-safety-belonging-like-air-is-a-fundamental-human-need/
- Why mental healthcare is not a safe space for undocumented migrants · 2025-11-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/why-mental-healthcare-is-not-a-safe-space-for-undocumented-migrants · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-02-why-mental-healthcare-is-not-a-safe-space-for-undocumented-migrants/
- Misdiagnosis, mistreatment, and living with endometriosis as a Black woman · 2025-11-01 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/through-my-eyes-misdiagnosis-mistreatment-and-living-with-endometriosis-as-a-black-woman · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-01-misdiagnosis-mistreatment-and-living-with-endometriosis-as-a-black-woman/
- What to know about racial trauma · 2025-11-01 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/racial-trauma · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-01-what-to-know-about-racial-trauma/
### Therapy Insurance Coverage (12)
- Vt. families worry Medicaid changes will cut autism therapy coverage · 2025-12-22 · WCAX · https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/22/vt-families-worry-medicaid-changes-will-cut-autism-therapy-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-vt-families-worry-medicaid-changes-will-cut-autism-therapy-coverage-8d7f07/
- Year in Review: WUNC's top military stories. 50 years of the Hayti Heritage Center. Medicaid coverage and autism therapy. · 2025-12-16 · WUNC · https://www.wunc.org/show/due-south/2025-12-16/year-in-review-wuncs-top-military-stories-50-years-hayti-heritage-center-medicaid-coverage-autism-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-16-year-in-review-wunc-s-top-military-stories-50-years-of-the-hayti-heritage-center-47969a/
- WA fines Regence Blue Shield $550K over shortfalls with mental health coverage · 2025-11-24 · Washington State Standard · https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/24/wa-fines-regence-blue-shield-550k-over-shortfalls-with-mental-health-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-24-wa-fines-regence-blue-shield-550k-over-shortfalls-with-mental-health-coverage-fcb0c7/
- $450k in Mental Health Parity Penalties Issued to UnitedHealthcare · 2025-09-17 · State of Delaware News (.gov) · https://news.delaware.gov/2025/09/17/450k-in-mental-health-parity-penalties-issued-to-unitedhealthcare/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-17-450k-in-mental-health-parity-penalties-issued-to-unitedhealthcare-cfcaaf/
- Transgender Louisianians on Medicaid being denied coverage for gender-affirming care · 2025-08-22 · Louisiana Illuminator · https://lailluminator.com/2025/08/22/transgender-medicaid/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-22-transgender-louisianians-on-medicaid-being-denied-coverage-for-gender-affirming-8cad8a/
- New tool brings mental health parity problems to light · 2025-08-20 · American Medical Association · https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/behavioral-health/new-tool-brings-mental-health-parity-problems-light · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-20-new-tool-brings-mental-health-parity-problems-to-light-034abf/
- Trump’s Rollback of Rules for Mental Health Coverage Could Lead More Americans to Go Without Care · 2025-08-18 · ProPublica · https://www.propublica.org/article/mental-health-insurance-trump-rules · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-18-trump-s-rollback-of-rules-for-mental-health-coverage-could-lead-more-americans-t-f18e33/
- Insurance commissioner issues $20M in fines over mental health coverage · 2025-08-15 · AJC.com · https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/08/insurance-commissioner-issues-20m-in-fines-over-mental-health-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-15-insurance-commissioner-issues-20m-in-fines-over-mental-health-coverage-2c8ae1/
- Medicaid cuts to begin soon in NC, including ending coverage of weight loss drugs · 2025-08-14 · News & Observer · https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article311704915.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-14-medicaid-cuts-to-begin-soon-in-nc-including-ending-coverage-of-weight-loss-drugs-6faae7/
- Participants Lack Awareness of Mental Health Coverage Despite Improved Offerings · 2025-08-13 · plansponsor · https://www.plansponsor.com/participants-lack-awareness-of-mental-health-coverage-despite-improved-offerings/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-13-participants-lack-awareness-of-mental-health-coverage-despite-improved-offerings-cfbfcb/
- Trump Medicaid Cuts Could Cost Kids Coverage That Aids Learning · 2025-08-07 · The 74 · https://www.the74million.org/article/trump-medicaid-cuts-could-cost-kids-coverage-that-aids-learning/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-07-trump-medicaid-cuts-could-cost-kids-coverage-that-aids-learning-c66846/
- PolitiFact FL: Is Newsom right that Florida is worst for mental health, home insurance and more? · 2025-07-28 · WLRN · https://www.wlrn.org/business/2025-07-28/newsom-florida-mental-health-ranking · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-28-politifact-fl-is-newsom-right-that-florida-is-worst-for-mental-health-home-insur-a66cf9/
## Section: Workforce & licensure
### Therapist Workforce (8)
- Provider shortage continues to beleaguer behavioral health system, state officials say · 2025-12-23 · Nevada Current · https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/12/23/provider-shortage-continues-to-beleaguer-behavioral-health-system-state-officials-say/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-provider-shortage-continues-to-beleaguer-behavioral-health-system-state-official-0149f7/
- Gubernatorial Candidates Address Mental Health Workforce Shortage in Riverside County · 2025-11-08 · The Raincross Gazette · https://www.raincrossgazette.com/gubernatorial-candidates-address-mental-health-workforce-shortage-in-riverside-county/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-08-gubernatorial-candidates-address-mental-health-workforce-shortage-in-riverside-c-8a239e/
- A workforce crisis rooted in behavioral health: Why employers should care · 2025-10-21 · The Business Journals · https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2025/10/21/behavioral-health-workforce-retention-attraction.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-21-a-workforce-crisis-rooted-in-behavioral-health-why-employers-should-care-7602a5/
- The mental health workforce is collapsing · 2025-10-07 · KevinMD.com · https://kevinmd.com/2025/10/the-mental-health-workforce-is-collapsing.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-07-the-mental-health-workforce-is-collapsing-e96078/
- Tennessee scholarship program aims to cut down behavioral health provider shortage · 2025-08-25 · WVLT · https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/08/25/tennessee-scholarship-program-aims-cut-down-behavioral-health-provider-shortage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-25-tennessee-scholarship-program-aims-to-cut-down-behavioral-health-provider-shorta-98b760/
- As California’s behavioral health workforce buckles, help is years away · 2025-08-11 · Los Angeles Times · https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-08-11/as-californias-behavioral-health-workforce-buckles-help-is-years-away · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-11-as-california-s-behavioral-health-workforce-buckles-help-is-years-away-6b05b6/
- State of Ohio creates new mental health role to address workforce shortage · 2025-08-11 · WKYC · https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/mental-health/ohio-mental-health-profession-workforce-shortage-neomed-governor-mike-dewine/95-ec2f1fbd-2151-41af-a927-8d9e99e1e56b · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-11-state-of-ohio-creates-new-mental-health-role-to-address-workforce-shortage-d622fa/
- Marquette University education professor receives $2.4 million HRSA grant to continue behavioral health workforce training // News Center · 2025-07-17 · Marquette University · https://www.marquette.edu/news-center/2025/education-professor-receives-2-4-million-hrsa-grant-to-continue-behavioral-health-workforce-training.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-17-marquette-university-education-professor-receives-2-4-million-hrsa-grant-to-cont-069d35/
## Section: Youth & schools
### Youth Mental Health (12)
- SSW Launches New Certificate to Address Children’s Mental Health Crisis · 2025-12-01 · UConn Today · https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ssw-launches-new-certificate-to-address-childrens-mental-health-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-01-ssw-launches-new-certificate-to-address-children-s-mental-health-crisis-189ffe/
- 'Learn from our mistakes.' Why these teens strive to solve NY's youth mental health crisis · 2025-11-12 · Lohud · https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2025/11/12/why-your-teens-are-fighting-to-solve-nys-youth-mental-health-crisis/86570211007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-12-learn-from-our-mistakes-why-these-teens-strive-to-solve-ny-s-youth-mental-health-f3ae53/
- Four Years On: Children’s Mental Health Remains a National Emergency · 2025-10-20 · Children's Hospital Association · https://www.childrenshospitals.org/news/newsroom/2025/10/childrens-mental-health-remains-a-national-emergency · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-20-four-years-on-children-s-mental-health-remains-a-national-emergency-04c04b/
- We’re Missing the Good News About Youth Mental Health · 2025-10-20 · Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life · https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/were_missing_the_good_news_about_youth_mental_health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-20-we-re-missing-the-good-news-about-youth-mental-health-3b64d1/
- New Poll: 94% of Gen Z Youth Report Experiencing Regular Mental Health Challenges · 2025-09-30 · Blue Shield of California | News Center · https://news.blueshieldca.com/2025/09/30/new-poll-94-of-gen-z-youth-report-experiencing-regular-mental-health-challenges · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-30-new-poll-94-of-gen-z-youth-report-experiencing-regular-mental-health-challenges-d43511/
- Cincinnati Children’s Hospital teams with nonprofit to reduce youth suicide · 2025-09-15 · WLWT · https://www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-childrens-hospital-nonprofit-reduce-youth-suicide/66108885 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-15-cincinnati-children-s-hospital-teams-with-nonprofit-to-reduce-youth-suicide-4ffb08/
- Mental health of adolescents · 2025-09-01 · World Health Organization (WHO) · https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-01-mental-health-of-adolescents-b6affd/
- Public schools a weak link in efforts to protect teen mental health · 2025-08-27 · Harvard Gazette · https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/08/public-schools-a-weak-link-in-efforts-to-protect-teen-mental-health-study-suggests/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-27-public-schools-a-weak-link-in-efforts-to-protect-teen-mental-health-f2dbc8/
- Teen Line program trains youth to be a lifeline in times of crisis · 2025-08-26 · Spectrum News · https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/health/2025/08/26/teen-mental-health- · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-26-teen-line-program-trains-youth-to-be-a-lifeline-in-times-of-crisis-883345/
- Children in a mental health crisis can spend days languishing in the ER · 2025-08-15 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/08/15/nx-s1-5502689/pediatric-mental-health-er-boarding-jama-health-forum · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-15-children-in-a-mental-health-crisis-can-spend-days-languishing-in-the-er-53c2ab/
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for Teens & Adolescents (Ages 12-18) · 2025-07-14 · Newport Academy · https://www.newportacademy.com/programs/outpatient/iop/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-14-intensive-outpatient-programs-iop-for-teens-adolescents-ages-12-18-2b57ce/
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Teens & Adolescents (Ages 12-18) · 2025-07-14 · Newport Academy · https://www.newportacademy.com/programs/outpatient/php/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-14-partial-hospitalization-program-php-for-teens-adolescents-ages-12-18-631264/
## Section: Clinical & research
### Depression (248)
- High-functioning depression: When success masks suffering · 2026-06-07 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/breaking-news/high-functioning-depression-when-success-masks-suffering-099EE313-3518-424B-B8B6-7DAD2B7EC741 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-high-functioning-depression-when-success-masks-suffering-adfa6b/
- Monitoring Reveals Elevated Antidepressant Levels in Some Waterways · 2026-06-06 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/monitoring-reveals-elevated-antidepressant-levels-in-some-waterways/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-monitoring-reveals-elevated-antidepressant-levels-in-some-waterways-5c2cbe/
- NRx Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:NRXP) notes presentation by Osmind, Inc. of IV Ketamine Efficacy vs. Nasal esketamine Efficacy at American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. · 2026-06-06 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/06/g53025186/nrx-pharmaceuticals-nasdaq-nrxp-notes-presentation-by-osmind-inc-of-iv-ketamine-efficacy-vs-nasal- · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-nrx-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqnrxp-notes-presentation-by-osmind-inc-of-iv-ketamine-e-7a60d5/
- BioVie Eyes Summer Catalyst as Parkinson’s, Long COVID Trial Readouts Near · 2026-06-05 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/06/05/biovie-eyes-summer-catalyst-as-parkinsons-long-covid-trial-readouts-near.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-biovie-eyes-summer-catalyst-as-parkinsons-long-covid-trial-readouts-near-93c2e8/
- MUSC treatment helps patients recover from depression in days · 2026-06-04 · wrdw · https://www.wrdw.com/2026/06/03/musc-treatment-helps-patients-recover-depression-days/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-musc-treatment-helps-patients-recover-from-depression-in-days-455993/
- Frontman Of Popular CT Cover Band Battling Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis · 2026-06-03 · patch · https://patch.com/connecticut/shelton/frontman-popular-ct-cover-band-battling-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-frontman-of-popular-ct-cover-band-battling-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis-abf534/
- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock · 2026-06-03 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-announces-pricing-of-public-offering-of-common-stock · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-announces-pricing-of-public-offering-of-common-stock-350e75/
- NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock · 2026-06-03 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-announces-proposed-public-offering-of-common-stock · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-announces-proposed-public-offering-of-common-stock-0f6f00/
- Clearmind Medicine Advances Global Intellectual Property Portfolio with Japanese Patent Filing for Innovative Psychedelic- Based Depression Treatment · 2026-05-31 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-5-29-clearmind-medicine-advances-global-intellectual-property-portfolio-with-japanese-patent-filing-for-innovative-psychedelic-based-depression-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-clearmind-medicine-advances-global-intellectual-property-portfolio-with-japanese-fa2679/
- MedCheck: FDA Approves Novel Antipsychotic Milsaperidone; Designates Psilocybin Analogue as Breakthrough Therapy for Postpartum Depression, and More · 2026-05-26 · Psychiatry Online · https://www.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.pn.2026.04.4.3 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-26-medcheck-fda-approves-novel-antipsychotic-milsaperidone-designates-psilocybin-an-5820b7/
- PaCCSC clinical trials | University of Technology Sydney · 2026-05-25 · uts_edu_au · https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/impacct/palliative-care-clinical-studies-collaborative/paccsc-clinical-trials · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-25-paccsc-clinical-trials-university-of-technology-sydney-de3568/
- RFK Jr.’s Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry · 2026-05-25 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/science/rfk-jr-s-push-to-curb-antidepressants-has-shaken-psychiatry/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-25-rfk-jrs-push-to-curb-antidepressants-has-shaken-psychiatry-86d4bc/
- Citius Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CTXR) versus NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRXP) Head-To-Head Contrast · 2026-05-24 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/05/24/citius-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqctxr-versus-nrx-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqnrxp-head-to-head-contrast.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-24-citius-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqctxr-versus-nrx-pharmaceuticals-nasdaqnrxp-head-to-04a07d/
- Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare? · 2026-05-21 · newscientist · https://www.newscientist.com/article/2525755-can-we-harness-quantum-effects-to-create-a-new-kind-of-healthcare/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-can-we-harness-quantum-effects-to-create-a-new-kind-of-healthcare-efdbe6/
- Surprising drug combo could reshape suicide treatment · 2026-05-21 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/surprising-drug-combo-could-reshape-suicide-treatment-83593639 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-surprising-drug-combo-could-reshape-suicide-treatment-03ab20/
- Compass Pathways Q1 Earnings Call Highlights · 2026-05-17 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/05/16/compass-pathways-q1-earnings-call-highlights.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-compass-pathways-q1-earnings-call-highlights-9989a2/
- Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy, No Added Risk of Autism or ADHD in Kids · 2026-05-16 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-83405491 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-antidepressants-safe-in-pregnancy-no-added-risk-of-autism-or-adhd-in-kids-d10506/
- Huge Study Torpedoes Fears: Antidepressants In Pregnancy Not Tied To Autism Or ADHD · 2026-05-16 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/05/huge-study-torpedoes-fears-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-not-tied-to-autism-or-adhd/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-huge-study-torpedoes-fears-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-not-tied-to-autism-or-ad-63fecd/
- Antidepressants and pregnancy: What parents-to-be should know about ADHD, autism risks · 2026-05-15 · krdo · https://krdo.com/news/2026/05/14/taking-antidepressants-during-pregnancy-has-little-to-no-link-to-adhd-autism/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-antidepressants-and-pregnancy-what-parents-to-be-should-know-about-adhd-autism-r-cb76e0/
- Taking antidepressants during pregnancy has little to no link to ADHD, autism · 2026-05-15 · ktvz · https://ktvz.com/health/cnn-health/2026/05/14/taking-antidepressants-during-pregnancy-has-little-to-no-link-to-adhd-autism/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-taking-antidepressants-during-pregnancy-has-little-to-no-link-to-adhd-autism-ad8b87/
- Compass Pathways to Participate in RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 19-20, 2026 · 2026-05-14 · cadillacnews · https://www.cadillacnews.com/ap/business/compass-pathways-to-participate-in-rbc-capital-markets-global-healthcare-conference-on-may-19-20/article_1280670f-b688-5855-89a2-da306dccc9db.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-compass-pathways-to-participate-in-rbc-capital-markets-global-healthcare-confere-c362b9/
- Moms' stress and depression is compromising babies before they're even born · 2026-05-13 · pnj · https://www.pnj.com/story/news/civiccon/2026/05/13/catherine-limperopoulos-nickie-andescavage-talk-maternal-health-crisis/89966654007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-moms-stress-and-depression-is-compromising-babies-before-theyre-even-born-65f726/
- Definium Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Ascend, the Second Phase 3 Pivotal Study of DT120 ODT in Major Depressive Disorder · 2026-05-12 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/definium-therapeutics-announces-first-patient-dosed-in-ascend-the-second-phase-3-pivotal-study-of-dt120-odt-in-major-depressive-disorder · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-definium-therapeutics-announces-first-patient-dosed-in-ascend-the-second-phase-3-b31384/
- Federal Initiative Aims to Curb Antidepressant Overprescription · 2026-05-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/federal-initiative-aims-to-curb-antidepressant-83236164 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-federal-initiative-aims-to-curb-antidepressant-overprescription-1d9ff5/
- New Therapy Rewires the Brain To Restore Joy in Depression Patients · 2026-05-12 · scitechdaily · https://scitechdaily.com/new-therapy-rewires-the-brain-to-restore-joy-in-depression-patients/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-new-therapy-rewires-the-brain-to-restore-joy-in-depression-patients-40a303/
- Bruno Vision Care Wins 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award · 2026-05-09 · postregister · https://www.postregister.com/businessreport/healthcare/bruno-vision-care-wins-2026-medtech-breakthrough-award/article_87c6ddc7-d4a2-533c-a5df-76027fc8cb51.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-bruno-vision-care-wins-2026-medtech-breakthrough-award-831c87/
- Kennedy’s officials explored restrictions on antidepressants · 2026-05-09 · staradvertiser · https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/05/08/breaking-news/kennedys-officials-explored-restrictions-on-antidepressants/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-kennedys-officials-explored-restrictions-on-antidepressants-d46401/
- Psychedelic therapy may help some patients – and seriously harm others · 2026-05-09 · earth · https://www.earth.com/news/psychedelic-therapy-may-help-some-patients-and-seriously-harm-others/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-psychedelic-therapy-may-help-some-patients-and-seriously-harm-others-269f8f/
- InvestorNewsBreaks – NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP) Receives FDA Clearance for Depression and Suicidality Trial · 2026-05-08 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/nnwire-2026-5-7-investornewsbreaks-nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-nasdaq-nrxp-receives-fda-clearance-for-depression-and-suicidality-trial · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-investornewsbreaks-nrx-pharmaceuticals-inc-nasdaq-nrxp-receives-fda-clearance-fo-833c18/
- Feds Hand Madison Mushroom Lab a Golden Ticket in Depression Drug Race · 2026-05-07 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/05/feds-hand-madison-mushroom-lab-a-golden-ticket-in-depression-drug-race/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-feds-hand-madison-mushroom-lab-a-golden-ticket-in-depression-drug-race-bf3713/
- Kennedy launches bold initiative to curb antidepressant dependency, sparking national debate · 2026-05-07 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-05-07-kennedy-launches-bold-initiative-curb-antidepressant-dependency.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-kennedy-launches-bold-initiative-to-curb-antidepressant-dependency-sparking-nati-fe06dd/
- RFK Jr.’s Antidepressant Crackdown: Heroin Analogies Ignite Clash Over America’s Pill Habits · 2026-05-07 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/rfk-jr-s-antidepressant-crackdown-heroin-analogies-ignite-clash-over-americas-pill-habits/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-rfk-jrs-antidepressant-crackdown-heroin-analogies-ignite-clash-over-americas-pil-429b33/
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- FDA fast-tracks psychedelic drug research following Trump executive order · 2026-04-25 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/fda-fast-tracks-psychedelic-drug-research-following-trump-82635297 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-fda-fast-tracks-psychedelic-drug-research-following-trump-executive-order-8a1bd4/
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- Compass Pathways Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results and Business Highlights · 2026-03-25 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324619113/en/Compass-Pathways-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Financial-Results-and-Business-Highlights/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-compass-pathways-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025-financial-results-a-1659be/
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- Chinese scientists make breakthrough in depression treatment · 2025-12-25 · Qazinform · https://qazinform.com/news/chinese-scientists-make-breakthrough-in-depression-treatment-67c25f · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-chinese-scientists-make-breakthrough-in-depression-treatment-eddc62/
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- Neuroscientists make fascinating breakthrough linking disinhibited brain networks to depression · 2025-12-25 · PsyPost · https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-make-fascinating-breakthrough-linking-disinhibited-brain-networks-to-depression/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-neuroscientists-make-fascinating-breakthrough-linking-disinhibited-brain-network-dcf09c/
- Sutter Health first hospital in Sacramento region offering breakthrough therapy to treat depression · 2025-12-25 · FOX40 News · https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/sutter-health-first-hospital-in-sacramento-region-offering-breakthrough-therapy-to-treat-depression/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-sutter-health-first-hospital-in-sacramento-region-offering-breakthrough-therapy-d7a998/
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- Fetzima (levomilnacipran) · 2025-12-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-fetzima · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-fetzima-levomilnacipran/
- What to say to someone with depression · 2025-12-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326863 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-what-to-say-to-someone-with-depression/
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- What to know about severe depression · 2025-12-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/severe-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-20-what-to-know-about-severe-depression/
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- What are the signs of depression in men? · 2025-12-19 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324312 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-19-what-are-the-signs-of-depression-in-men/
- Who should a person talk to about depression? · 2025-12-19 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/depression-doctor · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-19-who-should-a-person-talk-to-about-depression/
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- What are the signs of depression in women? · 2025-12-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-of-depression-in-women · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-18-what-are-the-signs-of-depression-in-women/
- 10 myths about depression · 2025-12-17 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327222 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-17-10-myths-about-depression/
- Depression on birth control: Everything you need to know · 2025-12-17 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327275 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-17-depression-on-birth-control-everything-you-need-to-know/
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- What to know about TMS treatment for depression · 2025-12-16 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tms-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-16-what-to-know-about-tms-treatment-for-depression/
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- Viibryd (vilazodone) · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-viibryd · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-viibryd-vilazodone/
- What are the types of depression? · 2025-12-11 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327429 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-11-what-are-the-types-of-depression/
- Are depression and memory loss connected? · 2025-12-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/depression-and-memory-loss · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-10-are-depression-and-memory-loss-connected/
- What is the relationship between depression and sleep? · 2025-12-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327367 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-10-what-is-the-relationship-between-depression-and-sleep/
- Situational depression or clinical depression · 2025-12-05 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314698 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-05-situational-depression-or-clinical-depression/
- What is the link between depression and sexual orientation? · 2025-12-04 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/lgbtqia-and-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-04-what-is-the-link-between-depression-and-sexual-orientation/
- What to know about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) · 2025-12-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327432 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-03-what-to-know-about-premenstrual-syndrome-pms/
- How does Parkinson’s disease influence depression? · 2025-12-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319831 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-02-how-does-parkinson-s-disease-influence-depression/
- 14 common symptoms of depression: What to know · 2025-12-01 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326769 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-01-14-common-symptoms-of-depression-what-to-know/
- What is depression and what can I do about it? · 2025-11-30 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/8933 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-30-what-is-depression-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/
- What to know about postpartum depression · 2025-11-28 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237109 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-28-what-to-know-about-postpartum-depression/
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- What is smiling depression? · 2025-11-26 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/smiling-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-26-what-is-smiling-depression/
- Herbs and supplements for depression · 2025-11-25 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314421 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-25-herbs-and-supplements-for-depression/
- Depression during pregnancy: Symptoms, treatment, and more · 2025-11-24 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327273 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-24-depression-during-pregnancy-symptoms-treatment-and-more/
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) · 2025-11-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cymbalta · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-23-cymbalta-duloxetine/
- Depression in children: What to know · 2025-11-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/327292 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-23-depression-in-children-what-to-know/
- Exercise as a depression treatment: What to know · 2025-11-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-and-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-23-exercise-as-a-depression-treatment-what-to-know/
- How to support a partner with depression · 2025-11-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325523 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-23-how-to-support-a-partner-with-depression/
- Chronic illness and depression: What is the link? · 2025-11-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/chronic-illness-and-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-22-chronic-illness-and-depression-what-is-the-link/
- What to know about endometriosis and depression · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/endometriosis-and-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-to-know-about-endometriosis-and-depression/
- 12 early signs of a depression relapse and tips for coping · 2025-11-17 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320269 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-17-12-early-signs-of-a-depression-relapse-and-tips-for-coping/
- The difference between depression and sadness · 2025-11-16 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314418 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-16-the-difference-between-depression-and-sadness/
- Psoriatic arthritis and depression: The link · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324688 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-psoriatic-arthritis-and-depression-the-link/
- Rexulti (brexpiprazole) · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/rexulti · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-rexulti-brexpiprazole/
- Can CBD help treat depression? · 2025-11-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324846 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-12-can-cbd-help-treat-depression/
- Menopause and depression: Is there a link? · 2025-11-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/menopause-and-depression · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-12-menopause-and-depression-is-there-a-link/
- What to know about social media and mental health · 2025-11-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/social-media-and-mental-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-10-what-to-know-about-social-media-and-mental-health/
- What to know about alcohol and depression · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327460 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-to-know-about-alcohol-and-depression/
- Can essential oils treat depression? · 2025-11-07 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315481 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-07-can-essential-oils-treat-depression/
- Support groups for depression · 2025-11-07 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/depression-support-groups · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-07-support-groups-for-depression/
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- Orphines: the new deadly opioids penetrating the street drug market · 2026-06-03 · theweek · https://theweek.com/health/orphines-deadly-narcotics-street-drugs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-orphines-the-new-deadly-opioids-penetrating-the-street-drug-market-fc5f38/
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- Marblehead, Swampscott Health Departments Offer Addiction Recovery Series · 2026-05-16 · patch · https://patch.com/massachusetts/marblehead/marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-marblehead-swampscott-health-departments-offer-addiction-recovery-series-419595/
- New Residential Facility Opens in Clayton County, Bringing Much-Needed Addiction Treatment Access to South Atlanta · 2026-05-16 · dnronline · https://www.dnronline.com/associated_press/national/new-residential-facility-opens-in-clayton-county-bringing-much-needed-addiction-treatment-access-to-south/article_855baac0-d0cb-5e8a-b129-422834d41e5c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-new-residential-facility-opens-in-clayton-county-bringing-much-needed-addiction-60d8ca/
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- Jefferson Hosting Free Opioid Awareness Talk By Addiction Recovery Author · 2026-05-15 · patch · https://patch.com/new-jersey/jefferson/jefferson-hosting-free-opioid-awareness-talk-addiction-recovery-author · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-jefferson-hosting-free-opioid-awareness-talk-by-addiction-recovery-author-43a2a7/
- Reimbursement Potential of Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Billing Codes for Opioid Use Disorder Co-Occurring with Mental Disorders · 2026-05-14 · rand · https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP71302.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-reimbursement-potential-of-collaborative-care-model-cocm-billing-codes-for-opioi-a066d2/
- RFK Jr. swaps vaccine talk for toddler visits, healthy foods push · 2026-05-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/rfk-jr-swaps-vaccine-talk-for-toddler-visits-healthy-83325379 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-rfk-jr-swaps-vaccine-talk-for-toddler-visits-healthy-foods-push-07a7af/
- RFK Jr. Was Allowed Near Open Heart Surgery Patient in Bonkers Move · 2026-05-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/rfk-jr-was-allowed-near-open-heart-surgery-patient-in-83345097 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-rfk-jr-was-allowed-near-open-heart-surgery-patient-in-bonkers-move-0ee2e3/
- What the Marijuana Rescheduling Order Means for Psychedelics · 2026-05-14 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/what-marijuana-rescheduling-order-means-psychedelics · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-what-the-marijuana-rescheduling-order-means-for-psychedelics-b9caf3/
- Addiction recovery advocate vs. union shop steward in Democratic Assembly primary · 2026-05-13 · elkodaily · https://elkodaily.com/news/state-regional/nevada/article_d21be4c4-7a0a-5947-8aba-1c09a6252c6b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-addiction-recovery-advocate-vs-union-shop-steward-in-democratic-assembly-primary-74e926/
- Medbridge Debuts First Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Care Intelligence Loop · 2026-05-13 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/medbridge-debuts-first-rehabilitation-and-physical-therapy-care-intelligence-loop/article_c1a32737-7cb0-5616-ac27-4488d49071da.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-medbridge-debuts-first-rehabilitation-and-physical-therapy-care-intelligence-loo-e0ed39/
- RFK Jr. Swaps Vaccine Talk for Healthy Foods and Reading to Tots in Push To Woo Voters · 2026-05-13 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/rfk-make-america-healthy-again-tour-midterms-ohio-food-head-start-vaccines/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-rfk-jr-swaps-vaccine-talk-for-healthy-foods-and-reading-to-tots-in-push-to-woo-v-2d1e7f/
- Merck Highlights New Long-Term Data and Advancements Across Broad Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline Research at ASCO 2026 · 2026-05-12 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/merck-highlights-new-long-term-data-and-advancements-across-broad-oncology-portfolio-and-pipeline-research/article_9829b89d-330d-5c05-ac19-a7c2a4996216.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-merck-highlights-new-long-term-data-and-advancements-across-broad-oncology-portf-f23b72/
- Pima County receives update on rehabilitation facility · 2026-05-12 · kold · https://www.kold.com/2026/05/11/pima-county-receives-update-rehabilitation-facility/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-pima-county-receives-update-on-rehabilitation-facility-74263e/
- DOJ Doubles Down on Healthcare Fraud Enforcement with New West Coast Strike Force · 2026-05-11 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/05/doj-healthcare-fraud/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-doj-doubles-down-on-healthcare-fraud-enforcement-with-new-west-coast-strike-forc-2d2c34/
- Trump’s drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services — despite gutting government support · 2026-05-11 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-s-drug-strategy-aims-to-bolster-addiction-services-83185108 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-trumps-drug-strategy-aims-to-bolster-addiction-services-despite-gutting-governme-c3df9c/
- What addiction does to the brain · 2026-05-11 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/what-addiction-does-to-the-brain-83193410 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-what-addiction-does-to-the-brain-d22652/
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- Helping vs. Enabling Toolkit: Families Dealing with Addiction Gain a New Support Resource · 2026-05-08 · norfolkdailynews · https://norfolkdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/helping-vs-enabling-toolkit-families-dealing-with-addiction-gain-a-new-support-resource/article_a1d478a5-bb01-5876-af8e-ff40fec411f7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-helping-vs-enabling-toolkit-families-dealing-with-addiction-gain-a-new-support-r-83a6e8/
- The Helios Alliance Applauds Dr. Rahul Gupta's Appointment to Knoa Foundation Board of Trustees · 2026-05-08 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/07/3290384/0/en/The-Helios-Alliance-Applauds-Dr-Rahul-Gupta-s-Appointment-to-Knoa-Foundation-Board-of-Trustees.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-the-helios-alliance-applauds-dr-rahul-guptas-appointment-to-knoa-foundation-boar-9803dc/
- Why Women Benefit From Gender-Specific Detox And Addiction Treatment Programs · 2026-05-08 · canyon_news · https://www.canyon-news.com/why-women-benefit-from-gender-specific-detox-and-addiction-treatment-programs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-why-women-benefit-from-gender-specific-detox-and-addiction-treatment-programs-e64870/
- Gambling addiction isn't just about casinos and sports betting. Prediction markets are now concerning clinicians. · 2026-05-07 · wgrz · https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/gambling-addiction-prediction-markets-concern-clinicians/507-01db4fd3-83ed-47b1-a932-e40b313e4d3a · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-gambling-addiction-isnt-just-about-casinos-and-sports-betting-prediction-markets-06eef1/
- Is naloxone less effective when fentanyl is mixed with nonopioid drugs? · 2026-05-07 · centralmaine · https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/05/06/is-naloxone-less-effective-when-fentanyl-is-mixed-with-nonopioid-drugs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-is-naloxone-less-effective-when-fentanyl-is-mixed-with-nonopioid-drugs-b52391/
- President Trump’s drug control strategy sets the path to end the drug crisis for good · 2026-05-07 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/president-trump-s-drug-control-strategy-sets-the-path-to-83043483 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-president-trumps-drug-control-strategy-sets-the-path-to-end-the-drug-crisis-for-a675a5/
- Trump's drug strategy aims to bolster addiction services -- despite gutting of government support · 2026-05-07 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4091304 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-trumps-drug-strategy-aims-to-bolster-addiction-services-despite-gutting-of-gover-772009/
- Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support · 2026-05-06 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/trump-national-drug-control-strategy-addiction-treatment-funding-cuts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-trumps-drug-strategy-aims-to-bolster-addiction-services-despite-gutting-of-gover-7d20f8/
- As kratom and 7-OH use grows, clinicians are developing protocols for addiction treatment · 2026-05-05 · whyy · https://whyy.org/articles/kratom-7-oh-addiction-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-as-kratom-and-7-oh-use-grows-clinicians-are-developing-protocols-for-addiction-t-9c48a1/
- Why these teens are pushing NC to make it illegal for them to buy tobacco · 2026-05-05 · newsobserver · https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article315604085.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-why-these-teens-are-pushing-nc-to-make-it-illegal-for-them-to-buy-tobacco-7c2f88/
- Drinking doesn’t start at 21. Neither does this treatment center · 2026-05-03 · Denverite · https://denverite.com/2026/04/30/denver-recovery-drinking-step-changes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-drinking-doesnt-start-at-21-neither-does-this-treatment-center-8b52f5/
- Jason Mogus overcomes alcoholism. Becomes counselor and psychologist · 2026-05-03 · Canton Repository · https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2026/05/03/jason-mogus-overcomes-alcoholism-to-become-head-of-avo-behavioral-health-in-canton-ohio/89376444007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-jason-mogus-overcomes-alcoholism-becomes-counselor-and-psychologist-d08256/
- New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment and faith-based options · 2026-05-03 · CBS News · https://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-white-house-drug-abuse-strategy-wastewater-testing-ai-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-new-white-house-drug-abuse-strategy-floats-wastewater-testing-ai-more-treatment-25bab2/
- US opioid crisis victims testify at emotional Purdue Pharma hearing · 2026-05-03 · KTEN · https://www.kten.com/news/us-opioid-crisis-victims-testify-at-emotional-purdue-pharma-hearing/article_49e717b1-592b-5a14-912c-0fc0a47854da.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-us-opioid-crisis-victims-testify-at-emotional-purdue-pharma-hearing-9bfd27/
- Video. US opioid crisis: families speak out after Purdue Pharma sentencing · 2026-05-03 · Euronews.com · https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/29/us-opioid-crisis-families-speak-out-after-purdue-pharma-sentencing · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-video-us-opioid-crisis-families-speak-out-after-purdue-pharma-sentencing-57d1ad/
- When Natural Disasters Strike, Another Crisis Hits Those Recovering From Opioid Addiction · 2026-05-03 · KFF Health News · https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/substance-use-disorder-treatment-natural-disasters-opioid-suboxone-emergency-supply/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-when-natural-disasters-strike-another-crisis-hits-those-recovering-from-opioid-a-3beff8/
- ICBHS celebrates groundbreaking for adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility · 2026-05-02 · Imperial Valley Press Online · https://www.ivpressonline.com/news/icbhs-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-adult-residential-substance-use-disorder-treatment-facility/article_822aaeb4-7f07-4643-a69d-2cdab0f58757.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-02-icbhs-celebrates-groundbreaking-for-adult-residential-substance-use-disorder-tre-8c6930/
- New LGBTQ+ treatment facility opens in Chicago to address drug epidemic · 2026-05-02 · NBC 5 Chicago · https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-lgbtq-treatment-facility-opens-in-chicago-to-address-drug-epidemic/3931085/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-02-new-lgbtq-treatment-facility-opens-in-chicago-to-address-drug-epidemic-48e134/
- RFK Jr. says it's the model for addiction treatment. Experts disagree · 2026-05-01 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5806273 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-rfk-jr-says-its-the-model-for-addiction-treatment-experts-disagree-3eba39/
- The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma · 2026-05-01 · AP News · https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-purdue-pharma-opioid-crisis-bankruptcy-9859e83721f74f726ec16b6e07101c7c · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-the-supreme-court-rejects-a-nationwide-opioid-settlement-with-oxycontin-maker-pu-36de54/
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- Breaking the Cycle: Global Addiction Treatment Market to Reach · 2026-04-29 · openPR.com · https://www.openpr.com/news/4494423/breaking-the-cycle-global-addiction-treatment-market-to-reach · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-29-breaking-the-cycle-global-addiction-treatment-market-to-reach-69cd6d/
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- RFK Jr. wants to treat addiction by creating wellness farms. Does it work? · 2026-04-29 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5798733/rfk-jr-addiction-treatment-centers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-29-rfk-jr-wants-to-treat-addiction-by-creating-wellness-farms-does-it-work-ab236f/
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- Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI · 2026-04-27 · AP News · https://apnews.com/article/britney-spears-rehab-dui-treatment-arrest-bc4a18f3e3560d53ca18beb65133feb8 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-27-britney-spears-enters-substance-abuse-treatment-facility-weeks-after-her-arrest-021816/
- ‘The Next Wave in the Opioid Crisis’: A New Drug Stronger Than Fentanyl Is Taking Off · 2026-04-26 · Rolling Stone · https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/nitazene-opioid-fentanyl-crisis-1235465350/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-the-next-wave-in-the-opioid-crisis-a-new-drug-stronger-than-fentanyl-is-taking-o-ee08c0/
- FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials · 2026-04-25 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/fda-grants-quick-review-for-3-psychedelic-drug-trials-82631351 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-fda-grants-quick-review-for-3-psychedelic-drug-trials-607425/
- Medical Marijuana To Be Reclassified To Schedule III Substance, Expanding Opportunities For Use · 2026-04-24 · blackenterprise · https://www.blackenterprise.com/medical-marijuana-reclassified-schedule-iii-substance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-medical-marijuana-to-be-reclassified-to-schedule-iii-substance-expanding-opportu-28e516/
- Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift · 2026-04-24 · reporterherald · https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/04/23/state-licensed-medical-marijuana-reclassified/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-trump-administration-reclassifies-state-licensed-medical-marijuana-as-a-less-dan-ff57b1/
- US Justice Department Downgrades Risk of State-Licensed Medicinal Marijuana (4-24-2026) · 2026-04-24 · royalexaminer · https://royalexaminer.com/us-justice-department-downgrades-risk-of-state-licensed-medicinal-marijuana/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-us-justice-department-downgrades-risk-of-state-licensed-medicinal-marijuana-4-24-7730d4/
- New RTI Study: More Medicaid Patients Received Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Medications In US · 2026-04-23 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1111018322/New-RTI-Study-More-Medicaid-Patients-Received-Opioid-Use-Disorder-Treatment-Medications-In-US · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-23-new-rti-study-more-medicaid-patients-received-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-medi-070b80/
- 5 Modern Addiction Treatment Options Women Are Choosing For Lasting Recovery · 2026-04-22 · researchsnipers · https://researchsnipers.com/5-modern-addiction-treatment-options-women-are-choosing-for-lasting-recovery/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-5-modern-addiction-treatment-options-women-are-choosing-for-lasting-recovery-bc2d25/
- Tobacco settlement past looms large in opioid settlement future · 2026-04-22 · apg_wi · https://www.apg-wi.com/rice_lake_chronotype/news/tobacco-settlement-past-looms-large-in-opioid-settlement-future/article_044d6408-54bb-4b84-a201-efb2c843bca7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-tobacco-settlement-past-looms-large-in-opioid-settlement-future-91b1bd/
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- Jessie Trice Community Health System launches the Better Together initiative to combat Opioid Addiction · 2026-04-18 · communitynewspapers · https://communitynewspapers.com/miami-dade-county/jessie-trice-community-health-system-launches-the-better-together-initiative-to-combat-opioid-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-jessie-trice-community-health-system-launches-the-better-together-initiative-to-041b6e/
- The opioid crisis is improving, but we can't let up · 2026-04-18 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/opioid-epidemic-eu36vgnv · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-the-opioid-crisis-is-improving-but-we-cant-let-up-2e2235/
- Toledo man finds recovery through local behavioral health organization · 2026-04-18 · thirteen_abc · https://www.13abc.com/2026/04/18/toledo-man-finds-recovery-through-local-behavioral-health-organization/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-toledo-man-finds-recovery-through-local-behavioral-health-organization-7f5557/
- Austin exhibit brings stories of local overdose victims 'Into Light' · 2026-04-16 · kut · https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2026-04-15/austin-tx-into-light-addiction-drug-overdose-portraits-exhibit · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-austin-exhibit-brings-stories-of-local-overdose-victims-into-light-a7b629/
- Buprenorphine found to be a safe treatment for opioid addiction in pregnancy · 2026-04-16 · medicalxpress · https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-buprenorphine-safe-treatment-opioid-addiction.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-buprenorphine-found-to-be-a-safe-treatment-for-opioid-addiction-in-pregnancy-837cd1/
- Beyond anonymity: Rethinking addiction recovery in a mountain town · 2026-04-15 · sierrasun · https://www.sierrasun.com/news/beyond-anonymity-rethinking-addiction-recovery-in-a-mountain-town/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-beyond-anonymity-rethinking-addiction-recovery-in-a-mountain-town-518d40/
- Fentanyl Deaths Decline, But New 'Synthetic Soup' Threatens Recovery · 2026-04-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/fentanyl-deaths-decline-but-new-synthetic-soup-threatens-82229104 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-fentanyl-deaths-decline-but-new-synthetic-soup-threatens-recovery-c4e74e/
- Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health · 2026-04-14 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/cannabis-legalization-spurs-innovation-but-not-always-in-ways-that-benefit-patients-or-public-health/article_14264e36-0c5b-574c-b813-c21af45413e3.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-cannabis-legalization-spurs-innovation-but-not-always-in-ways-that-benefit-patie-331548/
- Pete Davidson’s Quotes About His Sobriety Struggles: From Fatherhood to His Mom’s Call · 2026-04-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/pete-davidson-s-quotes-about-his-sobriety-struggles-from-82173749 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-pete-davidsons-quotes-about-his-sobriety-struggles-from-fatherhood-to-his-moms-c-6ce7b3/
- Pop star Britney Spears is back in rehab after hitting rock bottom · 2026-04-14 · washingtontimes · https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/13/britney-spears-back-rehab-hitting-rock-bottom/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-pop-star-britney-spears-is-back-in-rehab-after-hitting-rock-bottom-f72c81/
- Medicaid officially reimburses peer support and recovery coaches · 2026-04-12 · wdtimes · https://www.wdtimes.com/news/local/medicaid-officially-reimburses-peer-support-and-recovery-coaches/article_cbc0342a-1d93-4c1f-a555-f30e64a2a56e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-12-medicaid-officially-reimburses-peer-support-and-recovery-coaches-91b899/
- How opioid grant recipients are planning to use their money · 2026-04-11 · kotatv · https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/11/how-opioid-grant-recipients-are-planning-use-their-money/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-how-opioid-grant-recipients-are-planning-to-use-their-money-8cdc7b/
- New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests · 2026-04-10 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-safer-opioid-delivers-pain-relief-without-addiction-risk-early-tests · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-new-safer-opioid-delivers-pain-relief-without-addiction-risk-in-early-tests-c6cc88/
- CorTec Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Its Brain Interchange System in Stroke Rehabilitation — the First BCI Worldwide Designated for Stroke Motor Rehabilitation · 2026-04-09 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/08/3270076/0/en/CorTec-Receives-FDA-Breakthrough-Device-Designation-for-Its-Brain-Interchange-System-in-Stroke-Rehabilitation-the-First-BCI-Worldwide-Designated-for-Stroke-Motor-Rehabilitation.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-cortec-receives-fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-its-brain-interchange-sy-3fbb20/
- Healthier Joints, Calmer Nerves, Better Digestion—These Dog Chews Cover Them All · 2026-04-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/healthier-joints-calmer-nerves-better-digestion-these-dog-81979688 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-healthier-joints-calmer-nerves-better-digestionthese-dog-chews-cover-them-all-7d7222/
- Medicaid Shakeup Has Twin Cities Rehab Clinics Bracing For Coverage Cliff · 2026-04-09 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/medicaid-shakeup-has-twin-cities-rehab-clinics-bracing-for-coverage-cliff/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-medicaid-shakeup-has-twin-cities-rehab-clinics-bracing-for-coverage-cliff-42fea7/
- If you cap insulin at $35 a month, people with type 2 diabetes stick to treatment, study finds · 2026-04-08 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/health-news-half-of-us-adults-are-aerobically-active-enough/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-if-you-cap-insulin-at-35-a-month-people-with-type-2-diabetes-stick-to-treatment-c08d33/
- 5k run in Camilla set to raise awareness of drug ‘more dangerous than fentanyl’ · 2026-04-06 · albanyherald · https://albanyherald.com/news/5k-run-in-camilla-set-to-raise-awareness-of-drug-more-dangerous-than-fentanyl/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-06-5k-run-in-camilla-set-to-raise-awareness-of-drug-more-dangerous-than-fentanyl-018043/
- Opioid Patches and Fentanyl Pain Management With Transdermal Fentanyl for Severe Cancer Pain · 2026-04-06 · medicaldaily · https://www.medicaldaily.com/opioid-patches-fentanyl-pain-management-transdermal-fentanyl-severe-cancer-pain-475137 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-06-opioid-patches-and-fentanyl-pain-management-with-transdermal-fentanyl-for-severe-3e9425/
- Lawsuit Alleges Kratom Drink Addiction, Unsafe Marketing by CBD Kratom · 2026-04-05 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/lawsuit-alleges-kratom-drink-addiction-unsafe-marketing-by-81844977 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-05-lawsuit-alleges-kratom-drink-addiction-unsafe-marketing-by-cbd-kratom-9cb31c/
- New CEO chosen for Health Care and Rehabilitation Services · 2026-04-04 · vnews · https://vnews.com/2026/04/02/anne-bilodeau-ceo-hcrs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-new-ceo-chosen-for-health-care-and-rehabilitation-services-f5d51c/
- CDC stops testing for rabies, pox viruses · 2026-04-03 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/02/health-news-cdc-stops-testing-for-pox-rabies/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-cdc-stops-testing-for-rabies-pox-viruses-d99076/
- Underage drinking, drug overdoses, renewable energy · 2026-04-03 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/underage-drinking-drug-overdoses-renewable-energy-bzy1wj1s · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-underage-drinking-drug-overdoses-renewable-energy-b0a7d1/
- The Hidden Crisis of Addiction Treatment · 2026-04-01 · The Nation · https://www.thenation.com/?post_type=article&p=592092 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-01-the-hidden-crisis-of-addiction-treatment-e00d05/
- RCA Foundation receives funding for drug treatment program · 2026-03-31 · Black Belt News Network · https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/rca-foundation-receives-funding-for-drug-treatment-program/article_5a4859ff-570e-484f-a5a1-b470632b0d9f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-31-rca-foundation-receives-funding-for-drug-treatment-program-ca8b3e/
- RFK Jr lauds Italy's addiction treatment. Can it work here? · 2026-03-30 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5763839 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-30-rfk-jr-lauds-italys-addiction-treatment-can-it-work-here-b5a883/
- Counterfeit pills and new chemicals deepen US drug crisis · 2026-03-29 · thehansindia.com · https://www.thehansindia.com/news/international/counterfeit-pills-and-new-chemicals-deepen-us-drug-crisis-1060230 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-counterfeit-pills-and-new-chemicals-deepen-us-drug-crisis-25eb02/
- Experimental vaccine could help turn the tide on America’s opioid epidemic · 2026-03-29 · Virginia Tech News · https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/experimental-vaccine-turn-tide-opioid-epidemic.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-experimental-vaccine-could-help-turn-the-tide-on-americas-opioid-epidemic-d394c6/
- Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic · 2026-03-29 · cfr.org · https://www.cfr.org/backgrounders/fentanyl-and-us-opioid-epidemic · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-fentanyl-and-the-us-opioid-epidemic-dada61/
- GLP-1s Are a Weight Loss Miracle. Could They Also Curb the Opioid Crisis? · 2026-03-29 · Rolling Stone · https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/glp-1-ozempic-opioid-crisis-1235538104/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-glp-1s-are-a-weight-loss-miracle-could-they-also-curb-the-opioid-crisis-127d25/
- Opioid Epidemic · 2026-03-29 · abcnews.com · https://abcnews.com/alerts/OpioidEpidemic · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-opioid-epidemic-0e37c1/
- San Mateo meeting gets heated as residents clash over proposed substance abuse treatment site · 2026-03-29 · ABC7 San Francisco · https://abc7news.com/post/san-mateo-meeting-gets-heated-residents-clash-proposed-substance-abuse-treatment-site/18767734/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-san-mateo-meeting-gets-heated-as-residents-clash-over-proposed-substance-abuse-t-904e89/
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide · 2026-03-29 · cdcr.ca.gov · https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/news/2026/03/23/satf-homicide-earl-williams-ignacio-guzman/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-substance-abuse-treatment-facility-officials-investigating-the-death-of-an-incar-68a30d/
- Kings County convict accused of killing man inside substance abuse treatment facility, CDCR says · 2026-03-26 · yourcentralvalley.com · https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/video/kings-county-convict-accused-of-killing-man-inside-substance-abuse-treatment-facility-cdcr-says/11634473/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-26-kings-county-convict-accused-of-killing-man-inside-substance-abuse-treatment-fac-5f1bd8/
- Health Professionals Boards Disciplinary Actions for Jan. 2026 · 2026-03-24 · rutherfordsource · https://rutherfordsource.com/health-professionals-boards-disciplinary-actions-for-jan-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-24-health-professionals-boards-disciplinary-actions-for-jan-2026-e60f6e/
- MICHELE STEEB: Addiction Is A Disease — Policy May Finally Catch Up · 2026-03-23 · ijr · https://ijr.com/michele-steeb-addiction-is-a-disease-policy-may-finally-catch-up/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-michele-steeb-addiction-is-a-disease-policy-may-finally-catch-up-e6ecf6/
- St. Bernards launches program to improve pain management, reduce opioid use after surgeries · 2026-03-21 · kait8 · https://www.kait8.com/2026/03/20/st-bernards-launches-program-improve-pain-management-reduce-opioid-use-after-surgeries/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-st-bernards-launches-program-to-improve-pain-management-reduce-opioid-use-after-cc7ab6/
- New clinic goes to the MAT to battle opioid addiction · 2026-03-20 · taosnews · https://www.taosnews.com/news/health/new-clinic-goes-to-the-mat-to-battle-opioid-addiction/article_ed731b38-2285-5984-8d05-6dc2b099e26e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-new-clinic-goes-to-the-mat-to-battle-opioid-addiction-3348bc/
- Should compulsive shopping and gaming be considered an addiction? Psychiatrists are considering expanding the definition. · 2026-03-20 · livescience · https://www.livescience.com/health/should-compulsive-shopping-and-gaming-be-considered-an-addiction-psychiatrists-are-considering-expanding-the-definition · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-should-compulsive-shopping-and-gaming-be-considered-an-addiction-psychiatrists-a-c72fc4/
- Ozempic in Schizophrenia; Psychiatrist Talks Euthanasia; New Opioid Threat · 2026-03-19 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/120369 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-ozempic-in-schizophrenia-psychiatrist-talks-euthanasia-new-opioid-threat-e63ad0/
- Sober Sessions Launches National Live Music Movement Focused on Recovery and Community · 2026-03-19 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/03/g51330446/sober-sessions-launches-national-live-music-movement-focused-on-recovery-and-community · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-sober-sessions-launches-national-live-music-movement-focused-on-recovery-and-com-8690a3/
- Maker of Device To Treat Addiction Withdrawal Seeks Counties’ Opioid Settlement Cash · 2026-03-18 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/payback-opioid-settlements-net-recovery-device-opioid-withdrawal-spending-hype/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-maker-of-device-to-treat-addiction-withdrawal-seeks-counties-opioid-settlement-c-38cc8a/
- Opinion: Anchorage’s addiction crisis demands more than stabilization · 2026-03-18 · adn · https://www.adn.com/opinions/2026/03/17/opinion-anchorages-addiction-crisis-demands-more-than-stabilization/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-opinion-anchorages-addiction-crisis-demands-more-than-stabilization-17461d/
- Dartmouth Health to open new addiction treatment center in Claremont · 2026-03-17 · nhpr · https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-03-16/claremont-dartmouth-health-new-addiction-treatment-valley-regional-hospital · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-dartmouth-health-to-open-new-addiction-treatment-center-in-claremont-5a7099/
- GLP-1 Medications: What People Wish They Knew Before Starting · 2026-03-15 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/glp-1-medications-what-people-wish-they-knew-before-80987681 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-15-glp-1-medications-what-people-wish-they-knew-before-starting-c41770/
- Six federal scientists run out by Trump discuss the work left undone · 2026-03-14 · fortmorgantimes · https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2026/03/13/six-federal-scientists-run-out-by-trump-talk-about-the-work-left-undone/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-six-federal-scientists-run-out-by-trump-discuss-the-work-left-undone-2e9624/
- ROTC students at Old Dominion University subdued and killed shooter who left 1 dead, 2 hurt · 2026-03-13 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/rotc-students-at-old-dominion-university-subdued-and-killed-shooter-who-left-1-dead-2/article_eb8ee98d-4fea-5ff5-b8fc-aabad27b2d32.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-rotc-students-at-old-dominion-university-subdued-and-killed-shooter-who-left-1-d-22dd57/
- Village Family Service Center expands its services with teen addiction recovery program · 2026-03-13 · kvrr · https://www.kvrr.com/2026/03/12/village-family-service-center-expands-its-services-with-teen-addiction-recovery-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-village-family-service-center-expands-its-services-with-teen-addiction-recovery-db0a91/
- Public Health: Preventing addiction to tobacco and nicotine starts now · 2026-03-12 · aspendailynews · https://www.aspendailynews.com/opinion/public-health-preventing-addiction-to-tobacco-and-nicotine-starts-now/article_d24b5af0-a35f-4022-bb4a-6ec6a19bd6ab.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-public-health-preventing-addiction-to-tobacco-and-nicotine-starts-now-7e2aa0/
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- Dunwoody Recovery Place Expands Adult Addiction Treatment Services in Atlanta · 2026-03-10 · norfolkdailynews · https://norfolkdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/dunwoody-recovery-place-expands-adult-addiction-treatment-services-in-atlanta/article_7c02f7ad-997d-5dd1-b311-d4fa0bfa4b10.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-dunwoody-recovery-place-expands-adult-addiction-treatment-services-in-atlanta-f9c291/
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- Kennedy And Oz Tackle Addiction Epidemic, But Policy Details Are Murky · 2026-03-04 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2026/03/04/kennedy-and-oz-address-addiction-epidemic-but-policy-details-are-murky/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-04-kennedy-and-oz-tackle-addiction-epidemic-but-policy-details-are-murky-5842c5/
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- Los Angeles Addiction Crisis Highlights Need for Medically Supervised Detox and Residential Treatment · 2026-03-02 · The National Law Review · https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/los-angeles-addiction-crisis-highlights-need-medically-supervised-detox-and · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-02-los-angeles-addiction-crisis-highlights-need-for-medically-supervised-detox-and-359fbf/
- What decades of research reveal about involuntary substance use treatment – and why evidence points elsewhere · 2026-03-02 · Citizen Tribune · https://www.citizentribune.com/lifestyles/health/what-decades-of-research-reveal-about-involuntary-substance-use-treatment-and-why-evidence-points-elsewhere/article_8721b1e6-f708-5c13-8862-db8ace236892.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-02-what-decades-of-research-reveal-about-involuntary-substance-use-treatment-and-wh-583eee/
- Free support group to be held at Staten Island substance abuse treatment facility on Thursday · 2026-03-01 · SILive.com · https://www.silive.com/news/2026/02/free-support-group-to-be-held-at-staten-island-substance-abuse-treatment-facility-on-thursday.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-free-support-group-to-be-held-at-staten-island-substance-abuse-treatment-facilit-bc35a7/
- Shia LaBeouf must seek treatment as part of bail terms after alleged attack · 2026-03-01 · The Guardian · https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/26/shia-labeouf-homphobic-new-orleans-mardi-gras · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-shia-labeouf-must-seek-treatment-as-part-of-bail-terms-after-alleged-attack-eed100/
- What the science says about social media addiction in minors · 2026-03-01 · Spectrum News 1 · https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/health-and-medicine/2026/02/27/social-media-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-what-the-science-says-about-social-media-addiction-in-minors-555324/
- New UC/UC Health Addiction Center to advance addiction research, treatment and education · 2026-02-26 · University of Cincinnati · https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2025/11/new-uc-uc-health-addiction-center-to-advance-addiction-research-treatment-and-education.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-26-new-ucuc-health-addiction-center-to-advance-addiction-research-treatment-and-edu-bf37fb/
- American Addiction Centers Launches AAC Together Alumni App to Strengthen Recovery Support and Reduce Relapse Risk · 2026-02-25 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50823437/american-addiction-centers-launches-aac-together-alumni-app-to-strengthen-recovery-support-and-red · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-american-addiction-centers-launches-aac-together-alumni-app-to-strengthen-recove-fa9ac9/
- YouthZone column: Opioid settlement funds can build lasting capacity — YouthZone is ready to deliver · 2026-02-25 · postindependent · https://www.postindependent.com/opinion/youthzone-column-opioid-settlement-funds-can-build-lasting-capacity-youthzone-is-ready-to-deliver/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-youthzone-column-opioid-settlement-funds-can-build-lasting-capacity-youthzone-is-c9e3a3/
- Langlade County Opioid Taskforce announces funding opportunity · 2026-02-23 · antigojournal · https://www.antigojournal.com/news/langlade-county-opioid-taskforce-announces-funding-opportunity/article_ca4d109a-ae88-43a6-ac46-539fc172c56d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-23-langlade-county-opioid-taskforce-announces-funding-opportunity-25b6cb/
- America’s Trade Deficit: A Symptom of Deeper Economic Disease · 2026-02-22 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-21-america-trade-deficit-symptom-deeper-economic-disease.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-americas-trade-deficit-a-symptom-of-deeper-economic-disease-84664a/
- Connecting with a 'higher power' works in prevention, treatment, and recovery. · 2026-02-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/connecting-with-a-higher-power-works-in-prevention-80081695 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-connecting-with-a-higher-power-works-in-prevention-treatment-and-recovery-a8333b/
- Eric Dane’s Honest Quotes About His Sobriety Journey Before His Death · 2026-02-21 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/eric-dane-s-honest-quotes-about-his-sobriety-journey-before-80050538 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-eric-danes-honest-quotes-about-his-sobriety-journey-before-his-death-e943ba/
- Murray secures $3 million for Spokane County substance abuse, behavioral health center - Thu, 19 Feb 2026 PST · 2026-02-20 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/19/murray-secures-3-million-for-spokane-county-substa/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-murray-secures-3-million-for-spokane-county-substance-abuse-behavioral-health-ce-f15b4c/
- Zuckerberg denies addiction claims · 2026-02-20 · interestingengineering · https://interestingengineering.com/videos/zuckerberg-denies-addiction-claims · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-zuckerberg-denies-addiction-claims-0bd466/
- How to talk to your children about substance abuse · 2026-02-19 · abccolumbia · https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/02/18/how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-substance-abuse/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-how-to-talk-to-your-children-about-substance-abuse-37cd8b/
- ‘More than a program’ · 2026-02-19 · thedailynews · https://www.thedailynews.cc/articles/more-than-a-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-more-than-a-program-99a297/
- NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director · 2026-02-19 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/bhattacharya-nih-cdc-trump-administration-a06965 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-nihs-bhattacharya-will-also-run-the-cdc-while-trump-administration-looks-for-a-p-c047b0/
- GuideLink receives funding from JoCo supervisors for resources that will assist people struggling with addiction · 2026-02-18 · dailyiowan · https://dailyiowan.com/2026/02/17/guidelink-receives-funding-from-joco-supervisors-for-resources-that-will-assist-people-struggling-with-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-guidelink-receives-funding-from-joco-supervisors-for-resources-that-will-assist-cb1069/
- Enlightened Recovery Opens New 22-Bed Residential Treatment Facility in Egg Harbor Township, NJ · 2026-02-17 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50637345/enlightened-recovery-opens-new-22-bed-residential-treatment-facility-in-egg-harbor-township-nj · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-enlightened-recovery-opens-new-22-bed-residential-treatment-facility-in-egg-harb-d608c4/
- GLP-1 medications targeting the brain or gut may improve treatment of addictions. · 2026-02-17 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/glp-1-medications-targeting-the-brain-or-gut-may-improve-79851460 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-glp-1-medications-targeting-the-brain-or-gut-may-improve-treatment-of-addictions-0717a4/
- Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery · 2026-02-13 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/features/health/addiction-affects-your-brain-as-well-as-your-body-that-s-why-detoxing-is-just/article_3bdd872d-c875-51eb-8659-6e9ef37c2c51.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-addiction-affects-your-brain-as-well-as-your-body-thats-why-detoxing-is-just-the-a8d9af/
- Birches Health Names Cynthia Grant Vice President of Clinical to Expand Digital Addiction Treatment Team · 2026-02-13 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/birches-health-names-cynthia-grant-vice-president-of-clinical-to-expand-digital-addiction-treatment-team-302685698.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-birches-health-names-cynthia-grant-vice-president-of-clinical-to-expand-digital-4f62e2/
- HHS Secretary RFK Jr. admits he used to snort cocaine off toilet seats · 2026-02-13 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/hhs-secretary-rfk-jr-admits-he-used-to-snort-cocaine-off-toilet-seats/article_aa93d336-df14-5b64-bc1f-7778e8cd60f8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-hhs-secretary-rfk-jr-admits-he-used-to-snort-cocaine-off-toilet-seats-24d10c/
- Merck Advances Treatment of Bladder and Kidney Cancers with New Data at 2026 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium · 2026-02-13 · merck · https://www.merck.com/news/merck-advances-treatment-of-bladder-and-kidney-cancers-with-new-data-at-2026-asco-gu-cancers-symposium/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-merck-advances-treatment-of-bladder-and-kidney-cancers-with-new-data-at-2026-asc-8fdad6/
- RFK Jr. admits to snorting 'cocaine off of toilet seats' · 2026-02-13 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/12/rfk-jr-cocaine-toilet-seats-theo-von-podcast-substance-abuse-recovery/88650599007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-rfk-jr-admits-to-snorting-cocaine-off-of-toilet-seats-a36633/
- RFK Jr. Recalls Snorting ‘Cocaine Off Of Toilet Seats’ Before Getting Sober · 2026-02-13 · ijr · https://ijr.com/rfk-jr-recalls-snorting-cocaine-off-of-toilet-seats-before-getting-sober/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-rfk-jr-recalls-snorting-cocaine-off-of-toilet-seats-before-getting-sober-1cb7d4/
- This Valentine's Day, Oxford Treatment Center Underscores the Power of Couples Recovery · 2026-02-13 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50600197/this-valentines-day-oxford-treatment-center-underscores-the-power-of-couples-recovery · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-this-valentines-day-oxford-treatment-center-underscores-the-power-of-couples-rec-faf779/
- Video of RFK Jr. Saying He 'Sniffed Cocaine Off Toilet Seats' Goes Viral · 2026-02-13 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/rfk-jr-theo-vonn-podcast-cocaine-toilet-seats-11516092 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-video-of-rfk-jr-saying-he-sniffed-cocaine-off-toilet-seats-goes-viral-636829/
- Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Hosts Amethyst Ball, April 11 · 2026-02-11 · noozhawk · https://www.noozhawk.com/council-on-alcoholism-and-drug-abuse-hosts-amethyst-ball-april-11/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-council-on-alcoholism-and-drug-abuse-hosts-amethyst-ball-april-11-4dfe10/
- Aurora, Boulder legislators pitch new fees on beer, wine and spirits to fund addiction services · 2026-02-10 · sentinelcolorado · https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-boulder-legislators-want-to-charge-new-fees-on-beer-wine-and-spirits-to-fund-addiction-services/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-aurora-boulder-legislators-pitch-new-fees-on-beer-wine-and-spirits-to-fund-addic-7de7f2/
- Combatting the Opioid Crisis With Evidence-Based Treatments · 2026-02-10 · psychiatrictimes · https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/combatting-the-opioid-crisis-with-evidence-based-treatments · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-combatting-the-opioid-crisis-with-evidence-based-treatments-742239/
- Silent Saboteurs: The Top 10 Everyday Foods Fueling Inflammation and Chronic Disease · 2026-02-10 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-09-everyday-foods-fueling-inflammation-and-chronic-disease.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-silent-saboteurs-the-top-10-everyday-foods-fueling-inflammation-and-chronic-dise-8cd19e/
- ‘It’s an unseen epidemic:’ Substance abuse disorder rising among older adults, expert says · 2026-02-09 · ksat · https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/02/09/its-an-unseen-epidemic-substance-abuse-disorder-rising-among-older-adults-expert-says/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-09-its-an-unseen-epidemic-substance-abuse-disorder-rising-among-older-adults-expert-8efbe1/
- Demand grows for doulas who can help moms with addiction · 2026-02-07 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2026/02/06/doulas-specializing-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-demand-grows-for-doulas-who-can-help-moms-with-addiction-aa5fb6/
- Cops Throw Open Doors At New Opioid Clinic In The Dalles · 2026-02-06 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/02/cops-throw-open-doors-at-new-opioid-clinic-in-the-dalles/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-cops-throw-open-doors-at-new-opioid-clinic-in-the-dalles-044d71/
- L.A. County takes measures to combat sneaky opioid, otherwise known as kratom · 2026-02-06 · signalscv · https://signalscv.com/2026/02/l-a-county-takes-measures-to-combat-sneaky-opioid-otherwise-known-as-kratom/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-la-county-takes-measures-to-combat-sneaky-opioid-otherwise-known-as-kratom-02c3a0/
- Trump administration to launch TrumpRx website for discounted drugs · 2026-02-06 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/trumprx-website-trump-drug-prices-pharmaceuticals-w90783 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-trump-administration-to-launch-trumprx-website-for-discounted-drugs-65e675/
- How Jelly Roll’s battle with addiction inspired his 200-pound weight loss · 2026-02-03 · katv · https://katv.com/news/entertainment/jelly-roll-battle-with-addiction-inspired-200-pound-weight-loss-grammy-awards-bloodline · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-how-jelly-rolls-battle-with-addiction-inspired-his-200-pound-weight-loss-e96d57/
- To fix ‘spiritual malaise’ behind addiction, Kennedy announces efforts on homelessness and recovery · 2026-02-03 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/02/trump-kennedy-addiction-initiative-spiritual-malaise/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-to-fix-spiritual-malaise-behind-addiction-kennedy-announces-efforts-on-homelessn-7a1378/
- Head-To-Head Analysis: MSP Recovery (NASDAQ:MSPR) versus American Well (NYSE:AMWL) · 2026-02-02 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/02/02/head-to-head-analysis-msp-recovery-nasdaqmspr-versus-american-well-nyseamwl.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-02-head-to-head-analysis-msp-recovery-nasdaqmspr-versus-american-well-nyseamwl-8e2555/
- What oxygen deprivation from near-drowning teaches about overdose and recovery. · 2026-02-02 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/what-oxygen-deprivation-from-near-drowning-teaches-about-79177313 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-02-what-oxygen-deprivation-from-near-drowning-teaches-about-overdose-and-recovery-36defe/
- Fentanyl: How the US is emerging from its drugs death epidemic · 2026-02-01 · BBC · https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2e471159vo · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-fentanyl-how-the-us-is-emerging-from-its-drugs-death-epidemic-de4ef0/
- Inside the U.S. fight against the fentanyl crisis · 2026-02-01 · University of Chicago News · https://news.uchicago.edu/story/inside-us-fight-against-fentanyl-crisis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-inside-the-us-fight-against-the-fentanyl-crisis-271175/
- Time for decisive action on substance-use disorder treatment · 2026-02-01 · American Medical Association · https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/behavioral-health/time-decisive-action-substance-use-disorder-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-time-for-decisive-action-on-substance-use-disorder-treatment-e319ee/
- U.S. states agree to multi-billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis · 2026-02-01 · PBS · https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-states-agree-to-multi-billion-dollar-settlement-with-purdue-pharma-over-opioid-crisis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-us-states-agree-to-multi-billion-dollar-settlement-with-purdue-pharma-over-opioi-a80d78/
- LIV Recovery Center Expands Focus on Dual Diagnosis Treatment · 2026-01-29 · Newswire.com · https://www.newswire.com/news/liv-recovery-center-expands-focus-on-dual-diagnosis-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-29-liv-recovery-center-expands-focus-on-dual-diagnosis-treatment-2e991d/
- The Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative · 2026-01-29 · National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) · https://www.nih.gov/heal · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-29-the-helping-to-end-addiction-long-term-initiative-fc5bf5/
- One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine · 2026-01-26 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2026/01/05/nx-s1-5660694/addiction-treatment-opioids-cocaine-abstinence · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-26-one-doctors-experience-shows-the-battle-for-the-future-of-addiction-medicine-6073b5/
- Dunn County Treatment Court reports successes in 2025 · 2026-01-22 · chippewa · https://chippewa.com/news/community/dunnconnect/article_ad9d4821-afba-4184-a2cf-0cf6c33ca44a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-dunn-county-treatment-court-reports-successes-in-2025-aa652d/
- An Abnormally Slow Heart Rate Is Associated With Xylazine-Fentanyl Overdose; Primarily Seen in Northeastern United States · 2026-01-14 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/an-abnormally-slow-heart-rate-is-associated-with-xylazine-fentanyl-overdose-primarily-seen-in-northeastern-united-states/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-an-abnormally-slow-heart-rate-is-associated-with-xylazine-fentanyl-overdose-prim-91cf55/
- Surfing offers healing through exposure, belonging, and awe. · 2026-01-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/surfing-offers-healing-through-exposure-belonging-and-awe-78344882 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-surfing-offers-healing-through-exposure-belonging-and-awe-108498/
- Ballad to establish addiction treatment facility in Norton · 2026-01-13 · heraldcourier · https://heraldcourier.com/news/local/article_786b4360-f32a-4e03-a4ea-2d4a85edd706.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-ballad-to-establish-addiction-treatment-facility-in-norton-003c8a/
- Screaming + vomiting: ‘Scromiting’ is the mysterious cannabis syndrome becoming more common · 2026-01-10 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2026/01/09/scromiting-cannabis-cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-screaming-vomiting-scromiting-is-the-mysterious-cannabis-syndrome-becoming-more-a6e9a1/
- Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them · 2026-01-10 · newspressnow · https://www.newspressnow.com/cnn/cnn-health/2026/01/09/why-some-people-cant-stay-away-from-alcohol-even-when-they-know-its-hurting-them/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-why-some-people-cant-stay-away-from-alcohol-even-when-they-know-its-hurting-them-07ecca/
- Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises. · 2026-01-09 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/new-orleans-radical-community-center-clinic-thrift-store-lifeline/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-thrift-store-clinic-roller-rink-center-becomes-radical-lifeline-amid-homelessnes-b7e21c/
- Dietary guidelines declare war on processed foods and sugar, encourage more protein and dairy · 2026-01-08 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/dietary-guidelines-revised-more-protein-less-sugar-highly-processed-foods/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-dietary-guidelines-declare-war-on-processed-foods-and-sugar-encourage-more-prote-ac3dbe/
- Why my period made my gambling addiction worse · 2026-01-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/why-my-period-made-my-gambling-addiction-worse-78094734 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-why-my-period-made-my-gambling-addiction-worse-7c6168/
- Homeless Shelters for Seniors Pop Up, Catering to Older Adults’ Medical Needs · 2026-01-07 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/homeless-shelters-older-adults-medical-care-utah-florida/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-homeless-shelters-for-seniors-pop-up-catering-to-older-adults-medical-needs-6e445b/
- Inside the Battle for the Future of Addiction Medicine · 2026-01-07 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/addiction-medicine-harm-reduction-opioids-louisiana-doctor-battle/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-inside-the-battle-for-the-future-of-addiction-medicine-8f637c/
- Paris Jackson marks 6 years sober, admits recovery didn’t make life easier after heroin and alcohol addiction · 2026-01-07 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/paris-jackson-6-years-sober-recovery-heroin-alcohol-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-paris-jackson-marks-6-years-sober-admits-recovery-didnt-make-life-easier-after-h-db3e0f/
- Christopher Care Center Unveils New Alcohol And Drug Rehab Specialty Programs · 2026-01-06 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110557826/Christopher-Care-Center-Unveils-New-Alcohol-And-Drug-Rehab-Specialty-Programs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-christopher-care-center-unveils-new-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-specialty-programs-e001ee/
- Madison residents get last chance to comment on addiction clinic plans · 2026-01-06 · centralmaine · https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/01/06/madison-residents-get-last-chance-to-comment-on-addiction-clinic-plans/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-madison-residents-get-last-chance-to-comment-on-addiction-clinic-plans-322a07/
- Skagit County winding down recovery care program · 2026-01-06 · goskagit · https://www.goskagit.com/news/local_news/skagit-county-winding-down-recovery-care-program/article_25a727a3-7504-49e7-8e21-57e707c458c9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-skagit-county-winding-down-recovery-care-program-3b1def/
- Dr Drew says addicts must 'surrender' as trendy resets mask bigger addiction problems · 2025-12-31 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/dr-drew-addicts-surrender-trendy-resets-mask-bigger-addiction-problems · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-dr-drew-says-addicts-must-surrender-as-trendy-resets-mask-bigger-addiction-probl-e79e7a/
- NC turns to mobile clinics to expand substance use treatment · 2025-12-28 · North Carolina Health News · https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/09/16/nc-turns-to-mobile-clinics-expand-opioid-addiction-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-nc-turns-to-mobile-clinics-to-expand-substance-use-treatment-fd48ce/
- Pain during opioid addiction treatment tied to worse outcomes · 2025-12-28 · Virginia Tech News · https://news.vt.edu/articles/2025/10/research_fralinbiomed_teggepain.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-pain-during-opioid-addiction-treatment-tied-to-worse-outcomes-c31084/
- Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from other addictions · 2025-12-28 · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (.gov) · https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2025/08/quitting-smoking-is-associated-with-recovery-from-other-addictions · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-quitting-smoking-is-associated-with-recovery-from-other-addictions-86330e/
- Branford man overcame addiction to help others as addiction counselor: 'I found my calling' · 2025-12-27 · CT Insider · https://www.ctinsider.com/shoreline/article/branford-rotary-scholarship-program-older-students-21252749.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-branford-man-overcame-addiction-to-help-others-as-addiction-counselor-i-found-my-038721/
- Combating Illicit Opioids · 2025-12-27 · ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (.gov) · https://www.ice.gov/about-ice/hsi/news/hsi-insider/combating-illicit-opioids · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-combating-illicit-opioids-6fb6dc/
- Fentanyl-Linked Overdose Deaths Among Seniors Soar 9,000% in 8 Years · 2025-12-27 · U.S. News & World Report · https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-10-14/fentanyl-linked-overdose-deaths-among-seniors-soar-9-000-in-8-years · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-fentanyl-linked-overdose-deaths-among-seniors-soar-9000-in-8-years-ea379b/
- GLP-1s show promise in treating alcohol and drug addiction · 2025-12-27 · Endocrine Society · https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/2025/glp1s-show-promise-in-treating-alcohol-and-drug-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-glp-1s-show-promise-in-treating-alcohol-and-drug-addiction-0744b2/
- Holiday season brings increased relapse risk for those in addiction recovery · 2025-12-27 · WXYZ Channel 7 · https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/holiday-season-brings-increased-relapse-risk-for-those-in-addiction-recovery · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-holiday-season-brings-increased-relapse-risk-for-those-in-addiction-recovery-303608/
- Recovering drug addict inspires others to break the cycle · 2025-12-27 · NonStop Local KHQ · https://www.khq.com/news/recovering-drug-addict-inspires-others-to-break-the-cycle/article_beb8480d-ddf1-488c-b392-c11dbbf58e41.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-recovering-drug-addict-inspires-others-to-break-the-cycle-0d92fe/
- Teen opioid addictions often untreated as youth overdose deaths rapidly rise in US – study · 2025-12-27 · The Guardian · https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/26/us-teen-drug-overdoes-opioids · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-teen-opioid-addictions-often-untreated-as-youth-overdose-deaths-rapidly-rise-in-a24230/
- Addiction treatment 'farm' takes root in Mass. · 2025-12-26 · WBUR · https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/12/26/addiction-treatment-farm · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-addiction-treatment-farm-takes-root-in-mass-ac56f7/
- After 25 years in Newport News, women’s substance use treatment program reopens updated site · 2025-12-26 · WHRO · https://www.whro.org/health/2025-12-15/after-25-years-in-newport-news-womens-substance-use-treatment-program-reopens-updated-site · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-after-25-years-in-newport-news-womens-substance-use-treatment-program-reopens-up-0c92e5/
- Harm Reduction in the Heartland: Combating the Opioid Crisis in Appalachia · 2025-12-26 · Ford Foundation · https://www.fordfoundation.org/news-and-stories/stories/harm-reduction-in-the-heartland-combating-the-opioid-crisis-in-appalachia/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-harm-reduction-in-the-heartland-combating-the-opioid-crisis-in-appalachia-2e9b43/
- Secretary Kennedy Renews Public Health Emergency Declaration to Address National Opioid Crisis · 2025-12-26 · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (.gov) · https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/secretary-kennedy-opiod-crisis-emergency-declaration.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-secretary-kennedy-renews-public-health-emergency-declaration-to-address-national-a351b5/
- Study reveals the role of geography in the opioid crisis · 2025-12-26 · MIT News · https://news.mit.edu/2025/study-reveals-geography-role-opioid-crisis-1030 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-study-reveals-the-role-of-geography-in-the-opioid-crisis-53367b/
- Treating opioid addiction in jails improves treatment engagement, reduces overdose deaths and reincarceration · 2025-12-26 · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (.gov) · https://nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2025/09/treating-opioid-addiction-in-jails-improves-treatment-engagement-reduces-overdose-deaths-reincarceration · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-treating-opioid-addiction-in-jails-improves-treatment-engagement-reduces-overdos-7a9040/
- UC tracks ‘evolving’ opioid epidemic across US · 2025-12-26 · University of Cincinnati · https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2025/04/epicenter-of-opioid-epidemic-shifts-with-drug-preferences.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-uc-tracks-evolving-opioid-epidemic-across-us-f0dedb/
- Unexpected UF finding could offer new treatment for meth addiction · 2025-12-26 · Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville · https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/health/uf-finding-treatment-meth-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-unexpected-uf-finding-could-offer-new-treatment-for-meth-addiction-37f575/
- Victor Valley school district opposes addiction treatment center near schools · 2025-12-26 · Victorville Daily Press · https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/news/2025/12/24/victor-valley-school-district-opposes-treatment-center-near-schools/87889909007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-victor-valley-school-district-opposes-addiction-treatment-center-near-schools-2d7fef/
- DEA Launches “Fentanyl Free America” to Combat Opioid Crisis · 2025-12-25 · Royal Examiner · https://royalexaminer.com/dea-launches-fentanyl-free-america-to-combat-opioid-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-dea-launches-fentanyl-free-america-to-combat-opioid-crisis-519998/
- ‘Here to help:’ Community Medical Services in Minot offers addiction treatment, recovery services · 2025-12-25 · KFYR-TV · https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/12/24/here-help-community-medical-services-minot-offers-addiction-treatment-recovery-services/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-here-to-help-community-medical-services-in-minot-offers-addiction-treatment-reco-431d10/
- Jim O’Connor: Federal policy ignores the most perilous weeks of addiction treatment · 2025-12-25 · Itemlive · https://itemlive.com/2025/12/25/jim-oconnor-federal-policy-ignores-the-most-perilous-weeks-of-addiction-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-jim-oconnor-federal-policy-ignores-the-most-perilous-weeks-of-addiction-treatmen-453345/
- LA County Jails Struggle with Drug Treatment Demand · 2025-12-25 · KFI AM 640 · https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2025-12-22-la-county-jails-struggle-with-drug-treatment-demand/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-la-county-jails-struggle-with-drug-treatment-demand-65efa4/
- NC prisons expand addiction treatment before release to curb deadly overdose risk · 2025-12-25 · North Carolina Health News · https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/12/04/nc-prisons-reentry-medications-opioid-use-disorder/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-nc-prisons-expand-addiction-treatment-before-release-to-curb-deadly-overdose-ris-3d28a5/
- Relapse Risk Increases During the Holidays; Desert Hope Treatment Center Urges Early Support · 2025-12-25 · GlobeNewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/24/3210394/0/en/Relapse-Risk-Increases-During-the-Holidays-Desert-Hope-Treatment-Center-Urges-Early-Support.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-relapse-risk-increases-during-the-holidays-desert-hope-treatment-center-urges-ea-6060bd/
- State can’t show progress five years after massive drug treatment expansion, audit finds · 2025-12-25 · Salem Reporter · https://www.salemreporter.com/2025/12/23/state-cant-show-progress-five-years-after-massive-drug-treatment-expansion-audit-finds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-state-cant-show-progress-five-years-after-massive-drug-treatment-expansion-audit-d7d056/
- The history of addiction treatment at VA, Part 2 · 2025-12-25 · VA News (.gov) · https://news.va.gov/143287/part-2-crisis-morphinism-national-homes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-the-history-of-addiction-treatment-at-va-part-2-858273/
- The opioid epidemic is a persistent problem. These researchers think they have a solution. · 2025-12-25 · USA Today · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/09/05/global-health-opioid-addiction-crisis/85864885007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-the-opioid-epidemic-is-a-persistent-problem-these-researchers-think-they-have-a-7c5783/
- The scandals surrounding San Patrignano model of addiction treatment · 2025-12-25 · WBUR · https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/12/25/san-patrignano-scandals · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-the-scandals-surrounding-san-patrignano-model-of-addiction-treatment-ab04d0/
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- Burrell Behavioral Health cuts ribbon for rebrand to Centerstone · 2026-06-10 · sedaliademocrat · https://www.sedaliademocrat.com/stories/burrell-behavioral-health-cuts-ribbon-for-rebrand-to-centerstone,52972 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-burrell-behavioral-health-cuts-ribbon-for-rebrand-to-centerstone-8d6386/
- Private Therapy Clinic Birmingham – Phinity Therapy Offers Expert Family, Couples & CBT Therapy Across Edgbaston and the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield · 2026-06-10 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/abnewswire-2026-6-9-private-therapy-clinic-birmingham-phinity-therapy-offers-expert-family-couples-and-cbt-therapy-across-edgbaston-and-the-royal-town-of-sutton-coldfield · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-private-therapy-clinic-birmingham-phinity-therapy-offers-expert-family-couples-c-d2f243/
- Vistagen Achieves Minimum ICH Safety Exposure Recommendations Across Clinical Program for Fasedienol for the Acute Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder · 2026-06-10 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/vistagen-achieves-minimum-ich-safety-exposure-recommendations-across-clinical-program-for-fasedienol-for-the-acute/article_492eed20-2647-5156-ac55-c7587c089722.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-vistagen-achieves-minimum-ich-safety-exposure-recommendations-across-clinical-pr-04cdfc/
- What is PMOS (formerly PCOS)? What to know about the hormonal syndrome · 2026-06-10 · livescience · https://www.livescience.com/health/reproductive-health/what-is-pmos-formerly-pcos-what-to-know-about-the-hormonal-syndrome · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-what-is-pmos-formerly-pcos-what-to-know-about-the-hormonal-syndrome-27228a/
- PureTech Founded Entity Seaport Therapeutics Reports Positive Multiple-Ascending Dose Data from Phase 1 Proof-of-Concept Trial of GlyphAgoTM in Healthy Volunteers · 2026-06-09 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/puretech-founded-entity-seaport-therapeutics-reports-positive-multiple-ascending-dose-data-from-phase-1-proof-of-concept-trial-of-glyphago-in-healthy-volunteers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-puretech-founded-entity-seaport-therapeutics-reports-positive-multiple-ascending-e6ace6/
- Seaport Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Corporate and Clinical Progress · 2026-06-09 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/seaport-therapeutics-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results-and-highlights-recent-corporate-and-clinical-progress/article_51878c45-da83-5946-8c98-a4630103d938.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-seaport-therapeutics-reports-first-quarter-2026-financial-results-and-highlights-e4fc0e/
- Corcept Presents New Data at ADA: Improved Outcomes in Patients Receiving a GLP-1 with Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes and Hypercortisolism Treated with Korlym® · 2026-06-07 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/bizwire-2026-6-6-corcept-presents-new-data-at-ada-improved-outcomes-in-patients-receiving-a-glp-1-with-difficult-to-control-type-2-diabetes-and-hypercortisolism-treated-with-korlym · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-corcept-presents-new-data-at-ada-improved-outcomes-in-patients-receiving-a-glp-1-991a7d/
- Why is alcohol use among Gen Z dropping? · 2026-06-07 · columbian · https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jun/06/why-is-alcohol-use-among-gen-z-dropping/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-why-is-alcohol-use-among-gen-z-dropping-2c7fc4/
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder Market Forecast Shows Strong CAGR During the Forecast Period (2026-2036) Driven by Innovative Therapies | DelveInsight · 2026-06-05 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/generalized-anxiety-disorder-market-forecast-shows-strong-cagr-during-the-forecast-period-20262036-driven-by-innovative-therapies--delveinsight-302789866.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-generalized-anxiety-disorder-market-forecast-shows-strong-cagr-during-the-foreca-199611/
- Deaths of Despair Drop; FDA Rejects ADHD Drug; Rafael Nadal's Anxiety Battle · 2026-06-04 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/generalpsychiatry/121576 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-deaths-of-despair-drop-fda-rejects-adhd-drug-rafael-nadals-anxiety-battle-14a48f/
- Behavioral barriers in the management of spinal muscular atrophy: The role of procrastination, regret, and burnout · 2026-06-03 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/technology/behavioral-barriers-in-the-management-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-the-role-of-procrastination-regret-and-burnout-70B8D11F-837C-47E0-A2CA-3E89416A9A32 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-behavioral-barriers-in-the-management-of-spinal-muscular-atrophy-the-role-of-pro-1e30aa/
- Teddi Mellencank's Cancer Journey: The Anxiety of Extended Scan Intervals and the Weight of Stage IV Diagnosis · 2026-06-03 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/teddi-mellencank-s-cancer-journey-the-anxiety-of-extended-84054783 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-teddi-mellencanks-cancer-journey-the-anxiety-of-extended-scan-intervals-and-the-12089d/
- What is 'scanxiety'? What to know about anxiety caused by medical testing · 2026-06-03 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/lifestyle/what-is-scanxiety-what-to-know-about-anxiety-caused-by-medical-testing/article_333d7559-1b15-562c-9d4a-785d069f865b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-what-is-scanxiety-what-to-know-about-anxiety-caused-by-medical-testing-1f3765/
- Cingulate Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for CTx-1301 · 2026-06-02 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/cingulate-receives-complete-response-letter-from-fda-for-ctx-1301 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-cingulate-receives-complete-response-letter-from-fda-for-ctx-1301-b702e0/
- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Presented Retrospective U.S. Real-World Claims Analysis Characterizing Patients with Fibromyalgia at The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 2026 Annual Meeting · 2026-05-27 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/26/3300935/28908/en/Tonix-Pharmaceuticals-Presented-Retrospective-U-S-Real-World-Claims-Analysis-Characterizing-Patients-with-Fibromyalgia-at-The-Professional-Society-for-Health-Economics-and-Outcomes.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-27-tonix-pharmaceuticals-presented-retrospective-us-real-world-claims-analysis-char-4fff06/
- Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal · 2026-05-24 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/ap/lifestyles/good-dog-more-children-s-hospitals-turn-to-furry-caregivers-to-help-kids-heal/article_fe72a492-b7ca-50dc-b0c9-a2ee40136530.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-24-good-dog-more-childrens-hospitals-turn-to-furry-caregivers-to-help-kids-heal-e84dba/
- ASCO 2026: Bayer to Present New Data Across Oncology Portfolio · 2026-05-22 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/asco-2026-bayer-to-present-new-data-across-oncology-portfolio/article_b6d1e045-263b-5ceb-8ad5-847e6824300a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-asco-2026-bayer-to-present-new-data-across-oncology-portfolio-3d3cf9/
- My Public Battle With Graves' Disease Nearly Destroyed Me · 2026-05-22 · time · https://time.com/article/2026/05/21/graves-disease-erin-moriarty-essay/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-my-public-battle-with-graves-disease-nearly-destroyed-me-f8119b/
- Helping people who stutter · 2026-05-21 · uts_edu_au · https://www.uts.edu.au/case-studies/helping-people-who-stutter · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-helping-people-who-stutter-387fc5/
- Protagenic Therapeutics Engages Floyd Regulatory Strategic Consulting as Regulatory Affairs Advisor and Danforth Health as Strategic Operations Partner · 2026-05-19 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/protagenic-therapeutics-engages-floyd-regulatory-strategic-consulting-as-regulatory-affairs-advisor-and-danforth-health-as-strategic-operations-partner · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-19-protagenic-therapeutics-engages-floyd-regulatory-strategic-consulting-as-regulat-00103d/
- Vistagen Appoints Angel S. Angelov, MD, MBA, as Chief Medical Officer · 2026-05-19 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/vistagen-appoints-angel-s-angelov-md-mba-as-chief-medical-officer · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-19-vistagen-appoints-angel-s-angelov-md-mba-as-chief-medical-officer-680306/
- Doctors Explain Why Your Smartwatch Is Giving You Anxiety, and How to Stop It · 2026-05-18 · cnet · https://www.cnet.com/health/mental/doctors-explain-why-smartwatch-giving-you-anxiety-how-stop-it/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-doctors-explain-why-your-smartwatch-is-giving-you-anxiety-and-how-to-stop-it-445ac2/
- Regular Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Anxiety Disorders, Study Finds · 2026-05-17 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-05-16-regular-physical-activity-lower-risk-anxiety-disorders.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-regular-physical-activity-linked-to-lower-risk-of-anxiety-disorders-study-finds-5b05c6/
- Incannex Healthcare Officially Commences DReAMzz Clinical Study for IHL-42X in Obstructive Sleep Apnea · 2026-05-15 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/05/g52564657/incannex-healthcare-officially-commences-dreamzz-clinical-study-for-ihl-42x-in-obstructive-sleep-a · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-incannex-healthcare-officially-commences-dreamzz-clinical-study-for-ihl-42x-in-o-cedcd9/
- Noah Kahan shows how common, and harmful, a delayed OCD diagnosis is · 2026-05-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/noah-kahan-shows-how-common-and-harmful-a-delayed-ocd-83305334 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-noah-kahan-shows-how-common-and-harmful-a-delayed-ocd-diagnosis-is-be52d5/
- Tonix Pharmaceuticals to Present Retrospective U.S. Real-World Claims Analysis Characterizing Patients with Fibromyalgia at ISPOR 2026 · 2026-05-14 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/tonix-pharmaceuticals-to-present-retrospective-u-s-real-world-claims-analysis-characterizing-patients-with-fibromyalgia-at-ispor-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-tonix-pharmaceuticals-to-present-retrospective-us-real-world-claims-analysis-cha-620911/
- Scanxiety: How to Recognize and Manage Imaging-Related Stress · 2026-05-13 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/scanxiety-how-to-recognize-and-manage-imaging-related-stress/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-scanxiety-how-to-recognize-and-manage-imaging-related-stress-bb0b49/
- Alkermes Announces Positive Topline Results From REVITALYZSM Phase 3 Study Evaluating LUMRYZ® (sodium oxybate) Extended-Release in Adults With Idiopathic Hypersomnia · 2026-05-12 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/alkermes-announces-positive-topline-results-from-revitalyz-phase-3-study-evaluating-lumryz-sodium-oxybate-extended-release-in-adults-with-idiopathic-hypersomnia · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-alkermes-announces-positive-topline-results-from-revitalyzsm-phase-3-study-evalu-a4706a/
- Collegium Completes Acquisition of AZSTARYS® from Corium Therapeutics · 2026-05-12 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/collegium-completes-acquisition-of-azstarys-from-corium-therapeutics · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-collegium-completes-acquisition-of-azstarys-from-corium-therapeutics-6f644a/
- ICE arrest leads to Plainview man's suicide attempts, as his family copes with fallout of separation · 2026-05-12 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/long-island/ice-mental-health-long-island-deport-plainview-mok6bxxx · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-ice-arrest-leads-to-plainview-mans-suicide-attempts-as-his-family-copes-with-fal-308287/
- Vistagen Announces Preliminary Positive Data in Ongoing Open-Label Extension Portion of PALISADE-3 Phase 3 Study of Fasedienol for the Acute Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder · 2026-05-12 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/vistagen-announces-preliminary-positive-data-in-ongoing-open-label-extension-portion-of-palisade-3-phase-3-study-of-fasedienol-for-the-acute-treatment-of-social-anxiety-disorder · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-vistagen-announces-preliminary-positive-data-in-ongoing-open-label-extension-por-07c316/
- Warriors Heart Releases Compelling Treatment Outcome Data Ahead of May's First Responder Recognitions · 2026-05-12 · prweb · https://www.prweb.com/releases/warriors-heart-releases-compelling-treatment-outcome-data-ahead-of-mays-first-responder-recognitions-302767972.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-warriors-heart-releases-compelling-treatment-outcome-data-ahead-of-mays-first-re-f6af2a/
- A Common Nutrient May Play a Surprising Role in Anxiety · 2026-05-08 · scitechdaily · https://scitechdaily.com/a-common-nutrient-may-play-a-surprising-role-in-anxiety/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-a-common-nutrient-may-play-a-surprising-role-in-anxiety-1204e3/
- Vistagen Announces Completion of Last Patient Visit in PALISADE-4 Phase 3 Public Speaking Challenge Study of Fasedienol for Acute Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder · 2026-05-08 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/vistagen-announces-completion-of-last-patient-visit-in-palisade-4-phase-3-public-speaking-challenge-study-of-fasedienol-for-acute-treatment-of-social-anxiety-disorder · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-vistagen-announces-completion-of-last-patient-visit-in-palisade-4-phase-3-public-0428ba/
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- Understanding and overcoming post-lockdown anxiety · 2025-12-27 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/post-lockdown-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-understanding-and-overcoming-post-lockdown-anxiety/
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- What to know about anxiety and brain fog · 2025-12-26 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-and-brain-fog · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-what-to-know-about-anxiety-and-brain-fog/
- What to know about anxiety shaking · 2025-12-26 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-shaking · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-what-to-know-about-anxiety-shaking/
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- Anxiety is one of the world’s most common health issues. How have treatments evolved over the last 70 years? · 2025-12-25 · Our World in Data · https://ourworldindata.org/timeline-anxiety-medications · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-anxiety-is-one-of-the-worlds-most-common-health-issues-how-have-treatments-evolv-ee2359/
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- Prediction of generalized anxiety disorder treatment outcomes with neurobehavioral responses to approach-avoidance conflict: a randomized clinical trial | Translational Psychiatry · 2025-12-25 · Nature · https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03460-x · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-prediction-of-generalized-anxiety-disorder-treatment-outcomes-with-neurobehavior-aecaf6/
- Severe Anxiety Vastly Improves After Minimal Treatment · 2025-12-25 · Mad In America · https://www.madinamerica.com/2025/12/severe-anxiety-vastly-improves-after-minimal-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-severe-anxiety-vastly-improves-after-minimal-treatment-77dcfe/
- Everything you need to know about anxiety medications · 2025-12-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323666 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-everything-you-need-to-know-about-anxiety-medications/
- What is separation anxiety disorder in adults? · 2025-12-23 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322070 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-what-is-separation-anxiety-disorder-in-adults/
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- What to know about anxiety at night · 2025-12-21 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-at-night · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-21-what-to-know-about-anxiety-at-night/
- Effexor XR (venlafaxine) · 2025-12-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-effexor-xr · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-20-effexor-xr-venlafaxine/
- How to recognize an anxiety attack · 2025-12-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/307863 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-20-how-to-recognize-an-anxiety-attack/
- Ativan (lorazepam) · 2025-12-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-ativan · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-18-ativan-lorazepam/
- Treatments for anxiety and which one to choose · 2025-12-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323494 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-15-treatments-for-anxiety-and-which-one-to-choose/
- What are the physical symptoms of anxiety? · 2025-12-14 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/physical-symptoms-of-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-14-what-are-the-physical-symptoms-of-anxiety/
- Anxiety and headaches: Links and how to get relief · 2025-12-13 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-headaches · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-13-anxiety-and-headaches-links-and-how-to-get-relief/
- The benefits and risks of benzodiazepines · 2025-12-13 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262809 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-13-the-benefits-and-risks-of-benzodiazepines/
- How do you know if you are having a panic or anxiety attack? · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321798 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-how-do-you-know-if-you-are-having-a-panic-or-anxiety-attack/
- How does cognitive behavioral therapy work? · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/296579 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-how-does-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-work/
- What to know about tricyclic antidepressants · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/tricyclic-antidepressants · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-what-to-know-about-tricyclic-antidepressants/
- Which essential oils can relieve anxiety? · 2025-12-12 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324478 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-which-essential-oils-can-relieve-anxiety/
- What you need to know about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · 2025-12-11 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156285 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-11-what-you-need-to-know-about-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/
- What are the benefits of group therapy? · 2025-12-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/group-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-10-what-are-the-benefits-of-group-therapy/
- What is relationship anxiety? · 2025-12-06 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/relationship-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-06-what-is-relationship-anxiety/
- Beta-blockers for anxiety: What to know · 2025-12-04 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326397 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-04-beta-blockers-for-anxiety-what-to-know/
- Best coping methods for anxiety · 2025-12-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-cope-with-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-03-best-coping-methods-for-anxiety/
- How to recognize and treat debilitating anxiety · 2025-12-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/debilitating-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-02-how-to-recognize-and-treat-debilitating-anxiety/
- What to know about animal therapy · 2025-12-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/animal-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-02-what-to-know-about-animal-therapy/
- 12 ways to calm anxious thoughts · 2025-11-30 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326115 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-30-12-ways-to-calm-anxious-thoughts/
- Our Testers Tried Dozens of Products to Find The Best CBD for Anxiety in 2025 · 2025-11-30 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-use-cbd-for-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-30-our-testers-tried-dozens-of-products-to-find-the-best-cbd-for-anxiety-in-2025/
- What are the best jobs for people with anxiety? · 2025-11-29 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/jobs-for-people-with-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-29-what-are-the-best-jobs-for-people-with-anxiety/
- Anxiety and loss of appetite: What is the link? · 2025-11-28 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327437 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-28-anxiety-and-loss-of-appetite-what-is-the-link/
- Buspirone oral tablet · 2025-11-28 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/drugs-buspirone-oral-tablet · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-28-buspirone-oral-tablet/
- What to know about paranoia vs. anxiety · 2025-11-25 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/paranoia-vs-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-25-what-to-know-about-paranoia-vs-anxiety/
- Stress vs. anxiety: How to tell the difference · 2025-11-24 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/stress-vs-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-24-stress-vs-anxiety-how-to-tell-the-difference/
- What is the link between depression and anxiety? · 2025-11-24 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/327386 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-24-what-is-the-link-between-depression-and-anxiety/
- What exposure therapy is and what to expect · 2025-11-22 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exposure-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-22-what-exposure-therapy-is-and-what-to-expect/
- What are the links between alcohol and anxiety? · 2025-11-21 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326597 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-21-what-are-the-links-between-alcohol-and-anxiety/
- What is the connection between sleep and anxiety? · 2025-11-21 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sleep-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-21-what-is-the-connection-between-sleep-and-anxiety/
- What does anxiety feel like, and how does it affect the body? · 2025-11-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322510 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-what-does-anxiety-feel-like-and-how-does-it-affect-the-body/
- What is the connection between anxiety and bipolar disorder? · 2025-11-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/bipolar-vs-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-what-is-the-connection-between-anxiety-and-bipolar-disorder/
- What to know about anxiety in Black communities · 2025-11-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/black-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-what-to-know-about-anxiety-in-black-communities/
- What to know about anxiety rash · 2025-11-20 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-rash · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-what-to-know-about-anxiety-rash/
- What is the link between anxiety and high blood pressure? · 2025-11-19 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327212 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-19-what-is-the-link-between-anxiety-and-high-blood-pressure/
- How can mindfulness meditation help lessen anxiety? · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mindfulness-meditation-for-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-how-can-mindfulness-meditation-help-lessen-anxiety/
- What can cause anxiety before a period? · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-before-period · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-can-cause-anxiety-before-a-period/
- What can trigger anxiety? · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326134 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-can-trigger-anxiety/
- What is prenatal anxiety? · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-during-pregnancy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-is-prenatal-anxiety/
- What to know about anticipatory anxiety · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anticipatory-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-to-know-about-anticipatory-anxiety/
- What to know about high functioning anxiety · 2025-11-18 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/high-functioning-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-18-what-to-know-about-high-functioning-anxiety/
- What to know about chest pain and anxiety · 2025-11-17 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319496 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-17-what-to-know-about-chest-pain-and-anxiety/
- What to know about affirmations for anxiety · 2025-11-16 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/healthy/affirmations-for-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-16-what-to-know-about-affirmations-for-anxiety/
- What to know about postpartum anxiety · 2025-11-16 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/postpartum-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-16-what-to-know-about-postpartum-anxiety/
- The benefits of yoga for anxiety and how to practice it · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-yoga · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-the-benefits-of-yoga-for-anxiety-and-how-to-practice-it/
- Types of therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and more · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-types-of-therapy-for-anxiety-depression-trauma-ptsd-and-more/
- What to know about adjustment disorder with anxiety · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/adjustment-disorder-with-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-what-to-know-about-adjustment-disorder-with-anxiety/
- What to know about social anxiety disorder · 2025-11-15 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176891 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-15-what-to-know-about-social-anxiety-disorder/
- What is the link between anxiety and nausea? · 2025-11-13 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326391 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-13-what-is-the-link-between-anxiety-and-nausea/
- How to journal for anxiety · 2025-11-10 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-journal-for-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-10-how-to-journal-for-anxiety/
- 11 of the best books on anxiety · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-books · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-11-of-the-best-books-on-anxiety/
- What are the effects of drug misuse? · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/effects-of-drug-abuse · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-are-the-effects-of-drug-misuse/
- What causes anxiety? · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323456 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-causes-anxiety/
- What is chronic stress and what are its common health impacts? · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323324 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-is-chronic-stress-and-what-are-its-common-health-impacts/
- What is music therapy, and how does it work? · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/music-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-is-music-therapy-and-how-does-it-work/
- What to know about generalized anxiety disorder · 2025-11-09 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326416 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-09-what-to-know-about-generalized-anxiety-disorder/
- Anxiety about pooping: How to deal with it and stay regular · 2025-11-07 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-about-pooping · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-07-anxiety-about-pooping-how-to-deal-with-it-and-stay-regular/
- Anxiety disorder symptoms and treatments · 2025-11-07 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-disorder-symptoms · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-07-anxiety-disorder-symptoms-and-treatments/
- Where to find free online therapy options · 2025-11-06 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/online-therapist-for-free · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-06-where-to-find-free-online-therapy-options/
- Types of anxiety disorder · 2025-11-05 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/types-of-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-05-types-of-anxiety-disorder/
- Top 10 evidence-based supplements for anxiety · 2025-11-04 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325823 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-04-top-10-evidence-based-supplements-for-anxiety/
- What are the differences between SSRIs and SNRIs? · 2025-11-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ssri-vs-snri · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-what-are-the-differences-between-ssris-and-snris/
- What is the link between menopause and anxiety? · 2025-11-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317552 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-what-is-the-link-between-menopause-and-anxiety/
- What to know about exercises for anxiety · 2025-11-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-exercises · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-what-to-know-about-exercises-for-anxiety/
- Why does anxiety cause heart palpitations? · 2025-11-03 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-with-heart-palpitations · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-why-does-anxiety-cause-heart-palpitations/
- What to know about anxiety in children · 2025-11-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/anxiety-in-children · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-02-what-to-know-about-anxiety-in-children/
- What to know about waking up with anxiety · 2025-11-02 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325808 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-02-what-to-know-about-waking-up-with-anxiety/
- Overcoming and understanding different types of anxiety · 2025-11-01 · medicalnewstoday · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-to-overcome-anxiety · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-01-overcoming-and-understanding-different-types-of-anxiety/
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- Silo Pharma Files Provisional Patent For Ibogaine-Based Therapeutic Targeting Traumatic Brain Injury · 2026-05-07 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1111081082/Silo-Pharma-Files-Provisional-Patent-For-Ibogaine-Based-Therapeutic-Targeting-Traumatic-Brain-Injury · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-silo-pharma-files-provisional-patent-for-ibogaine-based-therapeutic-targeting-tr-75d4d9/
- How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them · 2026-05-05 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4089769 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-how-workplace-stress-hijacks-the-nervous-system-to-cause-headaches-and-a-neurolo-553dea/
- Healing with music; improve loneliness through the great outdoors; new PTSD treatments explored; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources · 2026-05-02 · news_vumc_org · https://news.vumc.org/2026/05/01/healing-through-music-improve-loneliness-through-the-great-outdoors-new-ptsd-treatments-explored-plus-other-stories-with-vanderbilt-health-sources/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-02-healing-with-music-improve-loneliness-through-the-great-outdoors-new-ptsd-treatm-9796af/
- Silo Pharma’s PTSD Program Advances as FDA Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for PTSD · 2026-04-30 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-4-29-silo-pharmas-ptsd-program-advances-as-fda-fast-tracks-psychedelic-therapies-for-ptsd · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-30-silo-pharmas-ptsd-program-advances-as-fda-fast-tracks-psychedelic-therapies-for-701b11/
- Breakthrough findings in the battle against combat PTSD · 2026-04-21 · kens5 · https://www.kens5.com/article/news/health/combat-ptsd-breakthrough-findings-battle-san-antonio/273-cd135b84-6453-4a66-b177-bb5d762142d1 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-21-breakthrough-findings-in-the-battle-against-combat-ptsd-7807fb/
- Trump orders $50M research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, for PTSD, TBI · 2026-04-19 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-orders-50m-research-into-psychedelic-drugs-82383159 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-19-trump-orders-50m-research-into-psychedelic-drugs-including-ibogaine-for-ptsd-tbi-6c1290/
- Trump Signs Executive Order Boosting Psychedelic Drug Research, Including Ibogaine for PTSD and TBI · 2026-04-19 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-signs-executive-order-boosting-psychedelic-drug-82392474 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-19-trump-signs-executive-order-boosting-psychedelic-drug-research-including-ibogain-a7f438/
- Trump signs order to speed FDA review of psychedelic drugs, citing veterans & PTSD · 2026-04-19 · kutv · https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/trump-signs-order-to-speed-fda-review-of-psychedelic-drugs-citing-veterans-ptsd-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-depression-death-by-suicide-mental-health-treatments-therapy-mdma-psilocybin-clinical-trial-united-states-military-medication · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-19-trump-signs-order-to-speed-fda-review-of-psychedelic-drugs-citing-veterans-ptsd-fdc242/
- The alcohol crisis quietly hitting high-stress, “high-status” workers · 2026-04-17 · vox · https://www.vox.com/good-medicine-newsletter/485861/the-pitt-season-2-finale-langdon-santos-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-the-alcohol-crisis-quietly-hitting-high-stress-high-status-workers-217064/
- Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD · 2026-04-17 · aol · https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-sign-executive-order-psychedelic-155119872.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-trump-to-sign-executive-order-on-psychedelic-drug-used-abroad-to-treat-ptsd-440364/
- Cesar Chavez allegations brings to light generational traumas in Hispanic community · 2026-04-09 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-04-09/cesar-chavez-allegations-generational-trauma-women-hispanic-community-dallas · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-cesar-chavez-allegations-brings-to-light-generational-traumas-in-hispanic-commun-eb5bfc/
- Bioxcel Therapeutics Announces Enrollment Of First Patients In U.S. Department Of War-Funded Study Of BXCL501 (Sublingual Dexmedetomidine) For Treatment Of Acute Stress Reactions · 2026-04-08 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110956920/Bioxcel-Therapeutics-Announces-Enrollment-Of-First-Patients-In-US-Department-Of-War-Funded-Study-Of-BXCL501-Sublingual-Dexmedetomidine-For-Treatment-Of-Acute-Stress-Reactions · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-bioxcel-therapeutics-announces-enrollment-of-first-patients-in-us-department-of-234f07/
- UT Health San Antonio researchers report breakthrough findings significantly reducing symptoms for combat PTSD victims · 2026-04-08 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ut-health-san-antonio-researchers-report-breakthrough-findings-significantly-reducing-symptoms-for-combat-ptsd-victims-302735843.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-ut-health-san-antonio-researchers-report-breakthrough-findings-significantly-red-d3b941/
- Alcohol Disrupts Brain's Stress-to-Flexibility Circuit, Potentially Fueling Relapse · 2026-04-07 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/alcohol-disrupts-brain-s-stress-to-flexibility-circuit-81898373 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-alcohol-disrupts-brains-stress-to-flexibility-circuit-potentially-fueling-relaps-70215b/
- OPINION: The long shadow of discrimination: How minority stress shapes health outcomes · 2026-04-07 · idahostatejournal · https://www.idahostatejournal.com/community/opinion-the-long-shadow-of-discrimination-how-minority-stress-shapes-health-outcomes/article_a6e41227-62b9-4b1b-8bda-0314780fea71.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-opinion-the-long-shadow-of-discrimination-how-minority-stress-shapes-health-outc-ce7530/
- Alpha Cognition Receives Issued U.S. Patent for ALPHA-1062 for Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury · 2026-04-02 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/alpha-cognition-receives-issued-u-s-patent-for-alpha-1062-for-treatment-of-traumatic-brain/article_c24d3e96-ad76-5890-8304-c71287f6f9de.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-alpha-cognition-receives-issued-us-patent-for-alpha-1062-for-treatment-of-trauma-f6dcbf/
- New Study Finds Internalized Stress May Accelerate Cognitive Decline · 2026-04-02 · scitechdaily · https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-finds-internalized-stress-may-accelerate-cognitive-decline/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-new-study-finds-internalized-stress-may-accelerate-cognitive-decline-125893/
- Mental injury on the job: Emerging legislative efforts to compensate workplace trauma · 2026-03-27 · reuters_com · https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/mental-injury-job-emerging-legislative-efforts-compensate-workplace-trauma--pracin-2026-03-26/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-27-mental-injury-on-the-job-emerging-legislative-efforts-to-compensate-workplace-tr-e2885f/
- Sequential Bilateral TMS Protocol Offers Durable Relief for PTSD Patients · 2026-03-25 · rdrnews · https://www.rdrnews.com/online_features/press_releases/sequential-bilateral-tms-protocol-offers-durable-relief-for-ptsd-patients/article_c6cef6d0-92b6-59ad-9c46-0f05b355bb6d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-sequential-bilateral-tms-protocol-offers-durable-relief-for-ptsd-patients-ff69fd/
- How to reduce stress – what actually works · 2026-03-23 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/03/22/how-to-relieve-stress/89029366007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-how-to-reduce-stress-what-actually-works-2ea3be/
- Stressed Out? This 3-Minute Task Can Boost Your Mood and Help You Focus · 2026-03-18 · rd · https://www.rd.com/article/mood-focus-decluttering/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-stressed-out-this-3-minute-task-can-boost-your-mood-and-help-you-focus-7d6f4e/
- New Program in Stress, Adversity, and Trauma Launched at Yale Child Study Center · 2026-03-12 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/new-program-in-stress-adversity-and-trauma-launched-at-yale-child-study-center/?sc=rsmn · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-new-program-in-stress-adversity-and-trauma-launched-at-yale-child-study-center-d07a23/
- This Overlooked Type Of Stress May Be Far Worse For Your Physical Health Than You Think · 2026-03-07 · huffpost · https://www.huffpost.com/entry/low-level-stress-health-problems_l_69a99aaee4b00b027e3370ba · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-this-overlooked-type-of-stress-may-be-far-worse-for-your-physical-health-than-yo-22a783/
- A new study helps establish the value of Internal Family Systems therapy for PTSD. · 2026-03-06 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/a-new-study-helps-establish-the-value-of-internal-family-80617151 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-a-new-study-helps-establish-the-value-of-internal-family-systems-therapy-for-pts-ca0f87/
- Novel Rapid-Acting Drug Proves Effective in Severe PTSD · 2026-02-19 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/anxietystress/119935 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-novel-rapid-acting-drug-proves-effective-in-severe-ptsd-96fde2/
- The fitness factor: New study suggests your workout habit may be your best defense against daily stress · 2026-02-16 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-16-study-your-workout-habit-defense-against-stress.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-16-the-fitness-factor-new-study-suggests-your-workout-habit-may-be-your-best-defens-48249f/
- Your Heart Doesn’t Care About Your 10K: New Research Reveals Exercise Alone Can’t Outrun Chronic Stress · 2026-02-16 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/your-heart-doesnt-care-about-your-10k-new-research-reveals-exercise-alone-cant-outrun-chronic-stress/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-16-your-heart-doesnt-care-about-your-10k-new-research-reveals-exercise-alone-cant-o-7aca38/
- Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier · 2026-02-15 · citizentribune · https://www.citizentribune.com/lifestyles/health/decluttering-can-be-stressful-a-clinical-psychologist-explains-how-personal-values-can-make-it-easier/article_9dc5a843-09cd-5397-b41e-cec5279ecc28.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-decluttering-can-be-stressful-a-clinical-psychologist-explains-how-personal-valu-1220a3/
- 'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails · 2026-02-13 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/national/punk-wellness-chinas-stressed-youth-mix-traditional-medicine-and-cocktails/article_56282796-80ed-54b7-aa46-9c937706dc82.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-punk-wellness-chinas-stressed-youth-mix-traditional-medicine-and-cocktails-41c496/
- An unscheduled C-section can increase the risk of clinical stress. · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/an-unscheduled-c-section-can-increase-the-risk-of-clinical-79634418 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-an-unscheduled-c-section-can-increase-the-risk-of-clinical-stress-7b6905/
- Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns · 2026-02-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/health-costs-are-fueling-voter-stress-and-powering-79458685 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-health-costs-are-fueling-voter-stress-and-powering-democratic-campaigns-7ef616/
- Psychedelic drug ayahuasca could treat PTSD, early studies hint. But exactly how it works isn't clear. · 2026-02-07 · livescience · https://www.livescience.com/health/psychedelic-drug-ayahuasca-could-treat-ptsd-early-studies-hint-but-exactly-how-it-works-isnt-clear · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-psychedelic-drug-ayahuasca-could-treat-ptsd-early-studies-hint-but-exactly-how-i-237f8a/
- Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how. · 2026-02-07 · livescience · https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-482a19/
- Seasonal affective disorder peaks in February as experts stress light and routine · 2026-02-05 · manchestertimes · https://www.manchestertimes.com/news/national/seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routine/article_adc7568a-2365-5367-9705-ed9305a4c1b4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-seasonal-affective-disorder-peaks-in-february-as-experts-stress-light-and-routin-d06ffe/
- Post-traumatic stress disorder · 2026-02-04 · harvard · https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-a-to-z · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-a65b18/
- Study reveal why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief · 2026-01-11 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-study-reveals-how-chewing-gum-affects-brain-function-mental-activity · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-study-reveal-why-chewing-gum-might-actually-help-with-focus-and-stress-relief-e1aee6/
- Study finds pharmacists 21% more likely to commit suicide, stress a factor · 2026-01-10 · timesofsandiego · https://timesofsandiego.com/health/2026/01/09/study-finds-pharmacists-21-more-likely-to-commit-suicide-stress-a-factor/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-study-finds-pharmacists-21-more-likely-to-commit-suicide-stress-a-factor-d64400/
- Compass Pathways Announces FDA Acceptance of IND Application for PTSD and Hosts Webinar on PTSD and TRD · 2026-01-08 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/compass-pathways-announces-fda-acceptance-of-ind-application-for-ptsd-and-hosts-webinar-on-ptsd/article_7efaa9fa-32ba-59e8-bf76-bfb7a524f4e8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-compass-pathways-announces-fda-acceptance-of-ind-application-for-ptsd-and-hosts-1fd33a/
- Best Magnesium Supplement: Bioptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough Under Consumer Analysis As January 2026 Sleep And Stress Searches Surge · 2026-01-03 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110549580/Best-Magnesium-Supplement-Bioptimizers-Magnesium-Breakthrough-Under-Consumer-Analysis-As-January-2026-Sleep-And-Stress-Searches-Surge · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-best-magnesium-supplement-bioptimizers-magnesium-breakthrough-under-consumer-ana-b2c23c/
- Mayo Clinic Q&A: Can holiday stress trigger a heart attack? · 2025-12-30 · capitalgazette · https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/12/29/mayo-clinic-qa-can-holiday-stress-trigger-a-heart-attack/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-mayo-clinic-qa-can-holiday-stress-trigger-a-heart-attack-92802f/
- What World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program study found about PTSD in 9/11 first responders · 2025-12-27 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/health/world-trade-center-first-responders-ptsd-yo9dvi9q · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-what-world-trade-center-health-and-wellness-program-study-found-about-ptsd-in-91-37d1a0/
### Alzheimers Dementia (39)
- Alpha Cognition Reports Positive Top-Line Results from BEACON Real-World Study of ZUNVEYL® in Alzheimer’s Disease · 2026-06-10 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/alpha-cognition-reports-positive-top-line-results-from-beacon-real-world-study-of-zunveyl-in/article_b5c9423c-944c-587c-8c31-f673f847f70b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-alpha-cognition-reports-positive-top-line-results-from-beacon-real-world-study-o-58ac10/
- The Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia · 2026-06-10 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-dementia/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-dementia-c51c53/
- Woman with advanced Alzheimer’s regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms · 2026-06-10 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/woman-with-advanced-alzheimers-regained-speech-and-memories-after-taking-magic-mushrooms/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-woman-with-advanced-alzheimers-regained-speech-and-memories-after-taking-magic-m-6020c3/
- Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms · 2026-06-10 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/woman-with-advanced-alzheimer-s-regained-speech-and-84305543 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-woman-with-advanced-alzheimers-regained-speech-and-memories-after-taking-magic-m-ffff4e/
- Beyond memory: FSU expert takes whole-body approach for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month · 2026-06-09 · news_fsu · https://news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pitches/2026/06/08/beyond-memory-fsu-expert-takes-whole-body-approach-for-alzheimers-and-brain-awareness-month/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-beyond-memory-fsu-expert-takes-whole-body-approach-for-alzheimers-and-brain-awar-0298c4/
- Natalie Morales is 54 and already worried about Alzheimer's. Here's why · 2026-06-09 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/06/09/natalie-morales-alzheimers-disease-caregiving/90180545007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-natalie-morales-is-54-and-already-worried-about-alzheimers-heres-why-c9a3e8/
- This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds · 2026-06-08 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/this-exercise-habit-may-slash-dementia-risk-and-help-you-live-longer-study-finds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-this-exercise-habit-may-slash-dementia-risk-and-help-you-live-longer-study-finds-360d44/
- Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds · 2026-06-02 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/everyday-task-may-help-detect-early-dementia-signs-before-diagnosis-study-finds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-everyday-task-may-help-detect-early-dementia-signs-before-diagnosis-study-finds-07180d/
- Quitting Smoking Might Lower Your Dementia Risk · 2026-05-23 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk-83671960 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-quitting-smoking-might-lower-your-dementia-risk-e04043/
- Retelling a Family's Nightmare with Dementia Care · 2026-05-20 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/retelling-a-family-s-nightmare-with-dementia-care-83551962 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-retelling-a-familys-nightmare-with-dementia-care-ace9b3/
- Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests · 2026-05-09 · fox13news · https://www.fox13news.com/news/alzheimers-risk-slashed-eating-more-one-common-food-study-suggests · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-alzheimers-risk-slashed-by-eating-more-of-one-common-food-study-suggests-b5056c/
- Ted Turner, who died at 87, lived with Lewy body dementia for years. Here's what to know about the condition · 2026-05-07 · phillyvoice · https://www.phillyvoice.com/ted-turner-lewy-body-dementia/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-ted-turner-who-died-at-87-lived-with-lewy-body-dementia-for-years-heres-what-to-77d909/
- Axsome Therapeutics Wins FDA Nod for Auvelity in Alzheimer’s Agitation, Launch Set for June · 2026-05-03 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/05/01/axsome-therapeutics-wins-fda-nod-for-auvelity-in-alzheimers-agitation-launch-set-for-june.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-axsome-therapeutics-wins-fda-nod-for-auvelity-in-alzheimers-agitation-launch-set-46a257/
- Axsome Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of AUVELITY® (dextromethorphan HBr and bupropion HCl) for the Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer's Disease · 2026-05-01 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/04/g52187283/axsome-therapeutics-announces-fda-approval-of-auvelity-dextromethorphan-hbr-and-bupropion-hcl-for- · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-axsome-therapeutics-announces-fda-approval-of-auvelity-dextromethorphan-hbr-and-3cdf69/
- Axsome Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of AUVELITY® (dextromethorphan HBr and bupropion HCl) for the Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease · 2026-05-01 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-4-30-axsome-therapeutics-announces-fda-approval-of-auvelity-dextromethorphan-hbr-and-bupropion-hcl-for-the-treatment-of-agitation-associated-with-dementia-due-to-alzheimers-disease · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-axsome-therapeutics-announces-fda-approval-of-auvelity-dextromethorphan-hbr-and-dcd676/
- How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: Expert Tips and Phrases · 2026-04-22 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/04/how-to-talk-to-someone-with-dementia-expert-tips-and-phrases/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-how-to-talk-to-someone-with-dementia-expert-tips-and-phrases-1a6628/
- The Number of People With Insomnia-Related Dementia is Way More Than Scientists Calculated · 2026-04-22 · menshealth · https://www.menshealth.com/health/a70344672/insomnia-dementia-population-risk-study/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-the-number-of-people-with-insomnia-related-dementia-is-way-more-than-scientists-939920/
- Anavex Life Sciences Highlights New Scientific Findings on Shared Biology Between Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease · 2026-04-15 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/14/3273226/29248/en/Anavex-Life-Sciences-Highlights-New-Scientific-Findings-on-Shared-Biology-Between-Autism-and-Alzheimer-s-Disease.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-anavex-life-sciences-highlights-new-scientific-findings-on-shared-biology-betwee-5e35d2/
- Dementia risk could be tied to your mindset and outlook on life, study suggests · 2026-04-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/dementia-risk-could-be-tied-to-your-mindset-and-outlook-on-82173000 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-dementia-risk-could-be-tied-to-your-mindset-and-outlook-on-life-study-suggests-7d62a9/
- 'Mentally Active Sedentary Behaviors' Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia. Here's What That Means. · 2026-04-10 · huffpost · https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dementia-study-mentally-active-passive-risk_n_69d8030ee4b048dba44c0db4 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-mentally-active-sedentary-behaviors-could-reduce-your-risk-of-dementia-heres-wha-8319f6/
- These simple lifestyle changes could decrease dementia risk by 25% · 2026-04-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/these-simple-lifestyle-changes-could-decrease-dementia-risk-81986319 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-these-simple-lifestyle-changes-could-decrease-dementia-risk-by-25-44bd83/
- Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk · 2026-04-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/experts-reveal-hidden-link-between-poor-sleep-and-81928593 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-experts-reveal-hidden-link-between-poor-sleep-and-alzheimers-disease-risk-30e7b6/
- ‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged · 2026-04-07 · krdo · https://krdo.com/news/2026/04/06/passive-screen-time-may-raise-dementia-risk-how-to-keep-your-brain-engaged/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-passive-screen-time-may-raise-dementia-risk-how-to-keep-your-brain-engaged-b4d0d0/
- Study finds people who can't afford dental care may be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, dementia · 2026-04-03 · medicalxpress · https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-people-dental-higher-cardiovascular-disease.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-study-finds-people-who-cant-afford-dental-care-may-be-at-higher-risk-of-developi-e2ae37/
- CU researchers study potential links between hearing loss and dementia · 2026-03-18 · colorado_edu · https://www.colorado.edu/coloradan/2026/03/09/cu-researchers-study-potential-links-between-hearing-loss-and-dementia · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-cu-researchers-study-potential-links-between-hearing-loss-and-dementia-db75a0/
- This Test May Predict Dementia Risk In Women Up To 25 Years In Advance, Study Suggests · 2026-03-14 · huffpost · https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dementia-risk-women-blood-test_n_69b42dd7e4b0676e64bf39b9 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-this-test-may-predict-dementia-risk-in-women-up-to-25-years-in-advance-study-sug-c0107d/
- Tired of spending billions on dementia care? Try a brain workout · 2026-03-11 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/dementia-care-brain-health-vtluupbu · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-tired-of-spending-billions-on-dementia-care-try-a-brain-workout-894347/
- Lisa Jarvis: Tired of spending billions on dementia care? Try a brain workout · 2026-03-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/lisa-jarvis-tired-of-spending-billions-on-dementia-care-try-a-brain-workout/article_6b397145-1674-586b-aa77-a2629a3be391.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-lisa-jarvis-tired-of-spending-billions-on-dementia-care-try-a-brain-workout-3805f6/
- Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug · 2026-03-04 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/alzheimers-prevention-breakthrough-found-decades-old-seizure-drug · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-04-alzheimers-prevention-breakthrough-found-in-decades-old-seizure-drug-f37b1a/
- Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test · 2026-02-24 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/alzheimers-symptoms-could-predicted-years-advance-through-one-simple-test · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-alzheimers-symptoms-could-be-predicted-years-in-advance-through-one-simple-test-7b6788/
- Seven midlife personality changes that are warning signs of dementia · 2026-02-24 · yahoo · https://health.yahoo.com/conditions/neurological/dementia/articles/seven-midlife-personality-changes-warning-060000757.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-seven-midlife-personality-changes-that-are-warning-signs-of-dementia-8edce8/
- Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, say dental health experts · 2026-02-22 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/simple-brushing-routine-could-reduce-dementia-risk-say-dental-health-experts · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-simple-brushing-routine-could-reduce-dementia-risk-say-dental-health-experts-2d62a8/
- This simple brushing routine could lower dementia risk, dental health experts claim · 2026-02-22 · nypost · https://nypost.com/2026/02/21/health/this-simple-brushing-routine-could-lower-dementia-risk-dental-health-experts-say/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-this-simple-brushing-routine-could-lower-dementia-risk-dental-health-experts-cla-b1a012/
- Alzheimer's disease discovery: Cold Spring Harbor research with key protein improves memory in mice with symptoms · 2026-02-11 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/health/alzheimers-disease-brain-protein-mice-improved-memory-o32ntsm3 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-alzheimers-disease-discovery-cold-spring-harbor-research-with-key-protein-improv-3d6442/
- Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias · 2026-02-11 · theatlantavoice · https://theatlantavoice.com/brain-training-game-delays-dementia/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-brain-game-may-reduce-risk-of-alzheimers-and-other-dementias-19c66a/
- The 11-Cent Brain Game That Could Slash Dementia Risk by 29%: Inside the Science of Double Decision Training · 2026-02-10 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/the-11-cent-brain-game-that-could-slash-dementia-risk-by-29-inside-the-science-of-double-decision-training/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-the-11-cent-brain-game-that-could-slash-dementia-risk-by-29-inside-the-science-o-46f46c/
- GLP-1 Agonists as Therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease: Not Right Now, but Maybe in the Future · 2026-01-14 · pharmacytimes · https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/glp-1-agonists-as-therapeutics-for-alzheimer-s-disease-not-right-now-but-maybe-in-the-future · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-glp-1-agonists-as-therapeutics-for-alzheimers-disease-not-right-now-but-maybe-in-5a5b2e/
- As Alzheimer's cases rise, MUSC pioneers new path for diagnosis and care · 2026-01-07 · virginislandsdailynews · https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/online_features/tech_talk_and_innovation/as-alzheimers-cases-rise-musc-pioneers-new-path-for-diagnosis-and-care/article_a4c5f017-f3eb-5c76-9aa7-7c92d9ad5ab4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-as-alzheimers-cases-rise-musc-pioneers-new-path-for-diagnosis-and-care-b5d171/
- Alzheimer’s Symptoms Reversed in Mice with NAD+ and Nanoparticle Therapies · 2025-12-30 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/alzheimers-symptoms-reversed-in-mice-with-nad-and-nanoparticle-therapies/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-alzheimers-symptoms-reversed-in-mice-with-nad-and-nanoparticle-therapies-113a24/
### Psychedelic Therapy (12)
- Can N.J. lead the East Coast in psychedelic-assisted therapy? | Opinion · 2025-12-23 · NJ.com · https://www.nj.com/opinion/2025/12/can-nj-lead-the-east-coast-in-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-opinion.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-can-n-j-lead-the-east-coast-in-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-opinion-7634a4/
- Treating Depression with Ketamine and Psilocybin · 2025-12-17 · Understanding Animal Research · https://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/treating-depression-with-ketamine-and-psilocybin?ctask=check-out · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-17-treating-depression-with-ketamine-and-psilocybin-e50778/
- Actualizing Therapy from Psychedelic Compounds Requires Acknowledging the Past Pioneers as well as Encouraging Cooperation from Current Market Players · 2025-11-20 · Womble Bond Dickinson · https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/actualizing-therapy-psychedelic-compounds-requires-acknowledging-past-pioneers-well · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-actualizing-therapy-from-psychedelic-compounds-requires-acknowledging-the-past-p-5255e2/
- VA Expands Psychedelic Therapy Trials for PTSD Treatment · 2025-11-05 · Military.com · https://www.military.com/feature/2025/11/03/va-expands-psychedelic-therapy-trials-ptsd-treatment.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-05-va-expands-psychedelic-therapy-trials-for-ptsd-treatment-9a1b6b/
- Psychedelics and ketamine/esketamine in depressive disorders: biological mechanisms and associated neuroimaging and clinical changes · 2025-10-31 · Nature · https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03654-3 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-31-psychedelics-and-ketamine-esketamine-in-depressive-disorders-biological-mechanis-07117c/
- Your guide to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy · 2025-10-29 · University of Cambridge · https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/your-guide-to-psychedelic-assisted-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-29-your-guide-to-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-736509/
- Six psychedelic drug companies aiming to revolutionize mental health treatment · 2025-10-28 · Labiotech.eu · https://www.labiotech.eu/best-biotech/psychedelic-companies/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-28-six-psychedelic-drug-companies-aiming-to-revolutionize-mental-health-treatment-b7d360/
- Experts back ketamine treatment for depression but say 'hype' around other psychedelics needs more research · 2025-09-19 · Sky News · https://news.sky.com/story/experts-back-ketamine-treatment-for-depression-but-say-hype-around-other-psychedelics-needs-more-research-13433861 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-19-experts-back-ketamine-treatment-for-depression-but-say-hype-around-other-psyched-e3ac21/
- Psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression in the US: a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis · 2025-08-29 · Nature · https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-025-03556-4 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-29-psilocybin-assisted-therapy-for-treatment-resistant-depression-in-the-us-a-model-3e519a/
- Deconstructing the trip treatment: are hallucinogenic effects critical to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics? · 2025-08-20 · Nature · https://www.nature.com/articles/s44277-025-00043-y · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-20-deconstructing-the-trip-treatment-are-hallucinogenic-effects-critical-to-the-the-d09974/
- Psychedelic minimalism: the case against music in psychedelic therapy settings · 2025-08-06 · Frontiers · https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1652568/full · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-06-psychedelic-minimalism-the-case-against-music-in-psychedelic-therapy-settings-b01cc3/
- Germany to allow some depressed patients to try psilocybin amid psychedelic medicine boom · 2025-07-31 · Euronews.com · https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/31/germany-to-allow-some-depressed-patients-to-try-psilocybin-amid-psychedelic-medicine-boom · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-31-germany-to-allow-some-depressed-patients-to-try-psilocybin-amid-psychedelic-medi-c89c1f/
### Couples Family Therapy (12)
- Couples Therapy and Marriage Counselling Services Hong Kong · 2025-12-23 · GlobeNewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/12/23/3210039/0/en/Couples-Therapy-and-Marriage-Counselling-Services-Hong-Kong-Expansion-Announced-Maple-Tree-s-Therapists-Offer-Gottman-Method.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-23-couples-therapy-and-marriage-counselling-services-hong-kong-cc7bd1/
- Best Online Couples Therapy and Marriage Counselling in 2026 · 2025-12-22 · Medical News Today · https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-online-couples-counseling · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-22-best-online-couples-therapy-and-marriage-counselling-in-2026-754cf4/
- Regain Online Couples Therapy Review · 2025-12-15 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/regain-counseling-review/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-15-regain-online-couples-therapy-review-6bdd9c/
- Why Intentionality Matters: The Practice Redefining Modern Couples Therapy · 2025-12-11 · Georgia Business Journal · https://gbj.com/stories/why-intentionality-matters-the-practice-redefining-modern-couples-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-11-why-intentionality-matters-the-practice-redefining-modern-couples-therapy-1e5111/
- Marriage and Family Therapy program partners with EFT Tampa Bay for advanced couples therapy training · 2025-10-16 · University of South Florida · https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/mft-program-partners-with-eft-tampa-bay-for-advanced-couples-therapy-training.aspx · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-16-marriage-and-family-therapy-program-partners-with-eft-tampa-bay-for-advanced-cou-d4efff/
- Best Online Couples Therapy Services Of 2025 · 2025-10-03 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/best-online-couples-therapy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-03-best-online-couples-therapy-services-of-2025-2c6d7f/
- School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy Celebrates 60 Years · 2025-09-16 · Pasadena Now · https://pasadenanow.com/main/school-of-psychology-marriage-and-family-therapy-celebrates-60-years · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-16-school-of-psychology-marriage-and-family-therapy-celebrates-60-years-773af6/
- My wife and I had couples therapy on TV. It nearly wrecked our marriage · 2025-09-14 · The Guardian · https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/14/my-wife-and-i-had-couples-therapy-on-tv-it-nearly-wrecked-our-marriage · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-14-my-wife-and-i-had-couples-therapy-on-tv-it-nearly-wrecked-our-marriage-e71911/
- Dr. Rick Weinberg to present 2025 Armour Lecture on marriage and family therapy · 2025-09-05 · Mercer University · https://den.mercer.edu/dr-rick-weinberg-to-present-2025-armour-lecture-on-marriage-and-family-therapy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-05-dr-rick-weinberg-to-present-2025-armour-lecture-on-marriage-and-family-therapy-9ffcd6/
- Marriage and Family Therapy Program Ranks #1 in CT · 2025-08-29 · Fairfield University · https://www.fairfield.edu/news/2025/august/marriage-and-family-therapy-program-ranks-one-in-ct.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-29-marriage-and-family-therapy-program-ranks-1-in-ct-d6f504/
- Evolve Therapy Expands Minnesota Couples Counseling Services with Addition of Marriage and Family Therapy Intern Calli Cragoe · 2025-08-27 · Norwich Bulletin · https://www.norwichbulletin.com/press-release/story/5307/evolve-therapy-expands-minnesota-couples-counseling-services-with-addition-of-marriage-and-family-therapy-intern-calli-cragoe-2/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-27-evolve-therapy-expands-minnesota-couples-counseling-services-with-addition-of-ma-0c5fbe/
- Dr. Orna Guralnik Reflects on the Ethics of Practicing ‘Couples Therapy’ on TV · 2025-08-22 · Variety · https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/orna-guralnik-couples-therapy-showtime-ethics-psychology-1236488756/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-22-dr-orna-guralnik-reflects-on-the-ethics-of-practicing-couples-therapy-on-tv-0f4910/
### Trauma Ptsd Treatment (12)
- Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Mental Health: Pilot Study · 2025-12-21 · Bioengineer.org · https://bioengineer.org/trauma-informed-care-in-pediatric-mental-health-pilot-study/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-21-trauma-informed-care-in-pediatric-mental-health-pilot-study-582ae5/
- 1-in-4 Veterans With PTSD Quit Therapy Before Resolving Trauma: Study · 2025-12-02 · Military.com · https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/12/01/1-4-veterans-ptsd-quit-therapy-resolving-trauma-study.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-02-1-in-4-veterans-with-ptsd-quit-therapy-before-resolving-trauma-study-8a6c67/
- Complex trauma and trauma-informed care over 30 years · 2025-11-03 · The Medical Journal of Australia · https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/43/complex-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care-over-30-years/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-complex-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care-over-30-years-a15419/
- Frontier Behavioral Health Puts Trauma-informed Care Into Action · 2025-11-03 · National Council for Mental Wellbeing · https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/frontier-behavioral-health-trauma-informed-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-03-frontier-behavioral-health-puts-trauma-informed-care-into-action-28da50/
- Fostering Resiliency in Mental Health Professionals: A Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed Framework · 2025-10-06 · Psychiatric Times · https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/fostering-resiliency-in-mental-health-professionals-a-strengths-based-trauma-informed-framework · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-06-fostering-resiliency-in-mental-health-professionals-a-strengths-based-trauma-inf-9f110c/
- Traumatic Stress Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Trauma-Informed Care Training with Free Webinar Sessions · 2025-10-03 · PRWeb · https://www.prweb.com/releases/traumatic-stress-institute-celebrates-25-years-of-trauma-informed-care-training-with-free-webinar-sessions-302574476.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-03-traumatic-stress-institute-celebrates-25-years-of-trauma-informed-care-training-7933e7/
- Non-pharmaceutical treatments for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · 2025-09-10 · Folkehelseinstituttet - FHI · https://www.fhi.no/en/publ/2025/Non-pharmaceutical-treatments-for-adults-with-PTSD/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-10-non-pharmaceutical-treatments-for-adults-with-posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-3c733f/
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment Market | Global Market Analysis Report - 2035 · 2025-09-10 · Future Market Insights · https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-treatment-market · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-10-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-treatment-market-global-market-analysis-repo-d36338/
- Brainspotting Therapy: How It Works for PTSD and Trauma Processing · 2025-08-08 · Healthline · https://www.healthline.com/health/brainspotting-therapy · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-08-brainspotting-therapy-how-it-works-for-ptsd-and-trauma-processing-aa3d94/
- This new drug could help PTSD patients finally let go of trauma · 2025-08-03 · ScienceDaily · https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803011817.htm · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-03-this-new-drug-could-help-ptsd-patients-finally-let-go-of-trauma-bde849/
- Jacksonville State University receives grant to build trauma-informed rural mental health workforce · 2025-07-01 · WBRC · https://www.wbrc.com/2025/07/02/jacksonville-state-university-receives-grant-build-trauma-informed-rural-mental-health-workforce/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-01-jacksonville-state-university-receives-grant-to-build-trauma-informed-rural-ment-59cc09/
- PTSD and trauma: New APA guidelines highlight evidence-based treatments · 2025-07-01 · American Psychological Association (APA) · https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/07-08/guidelines-treating-ptsd-trauma · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-07-01-ptsd-and-trauma-new-apa-guidelines-highlight-evidence-based-treatments-0c03c4/
## Section: Practice operations
### Telehealth Virtual Therapy (12)
- 5 Best Online Therapy Platforms That Take Insurance In 2026: Tried And Tested · 2025-12-18 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/best-online-therapy-that-takes-insurance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-18-5-best-online-therapy-platforms-that-take-insurance-in-2026-tried-and-tested-4cf087/
- 10 Best Online Therapy Services In 2025: Tried And Tested · 2025-12-12 · Forbes · https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/best-online-therapy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-12-10-best-online-therapy-services-in-2025-tried-and-tested-ba10f8/
- Telehealth supports mental health · 2025-12-10 · Health.mil · https://www.health.mil/News/Gallery/Dvids-Videos/2025/12/10/video989664 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-10-telehealth-supports-mental-health-e8b638/
- The 3 Best Online Therapy Services | Reviews by Wirecutter · 2025-12-09 · The New York Times · https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/online-therapy-services/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-09-the-3-best-online-therapy-services-reviews-by-wirecutter-8b6ccd/
- Best Online Therapy Services of 2025 : Top 9 Options to Consider · 2025-11-20 · E-Counseling.com · https://www.e-counseling.com/online-therapy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-11-20-best-online-therapy-services-of-2025-top-9-options-to-consider-9da2b9/
- Mental Health and Telehealth Take the Lead: State of Benefits 2025 for Small Business · 2025-10-17 · TriNet · https://www.trinet.com/insights/state-of-benefits-top-employee-benefits · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-17-mental-health-and-telehealth-take-the-lead-state-of-benefits-2025-for-small-busi-a70619/
- Telehealth on hold: What about mental health care? · 2025-10-06 · Medical Economics · https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/telehealth-on-hold-what-about-mental-health-care- · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-06-telehealth-on-hold-what-about-mental-health-care-a774e8/
- Medicare Coverage for Telehealth Ends Sept. 30: Are Behavioral Health Providers Ready? · 2025-09-24 · JD Supra · https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/medicare-coverage-for-telehealth-ends-5156077/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-24-medicare-coverage-for-telehealth-ends-sept-30-are-behavioral-health-providers-re-2f5737/
- I've Been Testing Online Therapy For Years—Out of the 55 We've Tried, These 10 Services Are Worth Using · 2025-09-17 · Verywell Mind · https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-17-i-ve-been-testing-online-therapy-for-years-out-of-the-55-we-ve-tried-these-10-se-3a0237/
- Cone Health adds remote therapy to school telehealth program · 2025-09-04 · North Carolina Health News · https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/09/04/cone-health-adds-remote-therapy-to-school-telehealth-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-04-cone-health-adds-remote-therapy-to-school-telehealth-program-7cb71a/
- Online Therapy for Children: Why Video Alone Isn’t Enough, And What Works Better · 2025-09-03 · Telehealth.org · https://telehealth.org/blog/online-therapy-for-children-why-video-alone-isnt-enough-and-what-works-better/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-09-03-online-therapy-for-children-why-video-alone-isn-t-enough-and-what-works-better-f24970/
- Medicare Telehealth 2026: What CMS’s New Proposal Means for Behavioral Health · 2025-08-05 · Telehealth.org · https://telehealth.org/blog/medicare-telehealth-2026-what-cmss-new-proposal-means-for-behavioral-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-08-05-medicare-telehealth-2026-what-cms-s-new-proposal-means-for-behavioral-health-0ce221/
## Section: Treatment pricing
## States
### New York (75)
- ‘Spice up your workout’: At 51, this exercise class transformed Mel B’s fitness in weeks · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/fitness/spice-up-your-workout-at-51-this-exercise-class-transformed-mel-bs-fitness-in-weeks/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-spice-up-your-workout-at-51-this-exercise-class-transformed-mel-bs-fitness-in-we-a19e94/
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:35 a.m. EDT · 2026-06-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-business-summarybrief-at-10-35-a-m-edt/article_6783b502-fcc6-599a-84cf-daf2146ab3ac.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-ap-business-summarybrief-at-1035-am-edt-c578e4/
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 11:09 a.m. EDT · 2026-06-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-business-summarybrief-at-11-09-a-m-edt/article_6783b502-fcc6-599a-84cf-daf2146ab3ac.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-ap-business-summarybrief-at-1109-am-edt-2d222d/
- It works up a sweat: At 79, Susan Sarandon swears by this one surprising exercise for toned arms · 2026-06-05 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/fitness/it-works-up-a-sweat-at-79-susan-sarandon-swears-by-this-one-surprising-exercise-for-toned-arms/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-it-works-up-a-sweat-at-79-susan-sarandon-swears-by-this-one-surprising-exercise-33049e/
- New York Hantavirus Patients Leave Quarantine as World Cup Crowds Surge — Health Experts Are Monitoring for Potential Public Health Risks · 2026-06-05 · medicaldaily · https://www.medicaldaily.com/new-york-hantavirus-patients-leave-quarantine-world-cup-crowds-surge-health-experts-are-475501 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-new-york-hantavirus-patients-leave-quarantine-as-world-cup-crowds-surge-health-e-b76ae8/
- Southwestern Medical Foundation Adds Board Vice Chair, Names 8 New Trustees · 2026-06-05 · dallasinnovates · https://s24806.pcdn.co/southwestern-medical-foundation-adds-board-vice-chair-names-8-new-trustees/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-southwestern-medical-foundation-adds-board-vice-chair-names-8-new-trustees-b85634/
- Helus Pharma to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York · 2026-06-02 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-6-1-helus-pharma-to-participate-in-the-jefferies-global-healthcare-conference-in-new-york · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-helus-pharma-to-participate-in-the-jefferies-global-healthcare-conference-in-new-ad3184/
- Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds · 2026-05-30 · nytimesnewstoday · https://www.nytimesnewstoday.com/republican-mistrust-in-healthcare-widens-us-health-gap-study-finds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-30-republican-mistrust-in-healthcare-widens-us-health-gap-study-finds-0709d3/
- Elle Communications Clients Take the Stage at NEXUS Global Summit 2026 · 2026-05-21 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/elle-communications-clients-take-the-stage-at-nexus-global-summit-2026/article_15d48862-68a0-5899-b3fc-38a171332a1d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-elle-communications-clients-take-the-stage-at-nexus-global-summit-2026-9bfb9e/
- New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens · 2026-05-21 · theatlantavoice · https://theatlantavoice.com/surgeon-general-warns-kids-screen-use/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-new-surgeon-generals-advisory-raises-alarm-about-screen-time-risks-for-kids-and-875f6c/
- Optimi Health Announces Closing of Oversubscribed US$15 Million Public Offering · 2026-05-21 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/optimi-health-announces-closing-of-oversubscribed-us-15-million-public-offering · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-optimi-health-announces-closing-of-oversubscribed-us15-million-public-offering-a4ffc4/
- Optimi Health Announces Pricing of Oversubscribed US$15 Million Public Offering and Nasdaq Uplisting · 2026-05-21 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/optimi-health-announces-pricing-of-oversubscribed-us15-million-public-offering-and-nasdaq-uplisting-302777792.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-optimi-health-announces-pricing-of-oversubscribed-us15-million-public-offering-a-9cd363/
- Scientists Use Smartwatch Data To Track the Hidden Health Effects of Air Pollution · 2026-05-21 · scitechdaily · https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-use-smartwatch-data-to-track-the-hidden-health-effects-of-air-pollution/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-scientists-use-smartwatch-data-to-track-the-hidden-health-effects-of-air-polluti-7b2092/
- He went to the ER 15 times. New York still had no plan. · 2026-05-16 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/he-went-to-the-er-15-times-new-york-still-had-no-plan-83391561 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-he-went-to-the-er-15-times-new-york-still-had-no-plan-6cfe29/
- New York's mental health system fails young people like me · 2026-05-16 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/mental-health-long-island-youth-u2xff8sm · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-new-yorks-mental-health-system-fails-young-people-like-me-da4e1b/
- Op-Ed | He went to the ER 15 times. New York still had no plan. · 2026-05-16 · amny · https://www.amny.com/opinion/he-went-er-15-times-new-york-no-plan/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-op-ed-he-went-to-the-er-15-times-new-york-still-had-no-plan-054ea1/
- Op-Ed | Preparedness is prevention in New York City schools · 2026-05-15 · amny · https://www.amny.com/opinion/preparedness-prevention-new-york-city-schools/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-op-ed-preparedness-is-prevention-in-new-york-city-schools-2cd879/
- Preparedness is prevention in New York City schools · 2026-05-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/preparedness-is-prevention-in-new-york-city-schools-83353338 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-preparedness-is-prevention-in-new-york-city-schools-c236c7/
- New York veterans face a serious mental health crisis. We need solutions (opinion) · 2026-05-12 · silive · https://www.silive.com/opinion/2026/05/new-york-veterans-face-a-serious-mental-health-crisis-we-need-solutions-opinion.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-new-york-veterans-face-a-serious-mental-health-crisis-we-need-solutions-opinion-0f8889/
- A ‘barbaric’ problem in American hospitals is only getting bigger · 2026-05-10 · troyrecord · https://www.troyrecord.com/2026/05/09/emergency-department-boarding/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-a-barbaric-problem-in-american-hospitals-is-only-getting-bigger-e9de53/
- Neuro Salt Unveiled 2026: Does NeuroSalt Work & Legit? Full Neuro Salt Consumer Report Reviewed · 2026-05-10 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/05/g52435218/neuro-salt-unveiled-2026-does-neurosalt-work-legit-full-neuro-salt-consumer-report-reviewed · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-neuro-salt-unveiled-2026-does-neurosalt-work-legit-full-neuro-salt-consumer-repo-bdb06f/
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 11:48 a.m. EDT · 2026-05-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-technology-summarybrief-at-11-48-a-m-edt/article_48d77187-1009-5856-8d56-82cad2b40b61.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-ap-technology-summarybrief-at-1148-am-edt-ff546d/
- New York Road Runners Mindful 5K focuses on mental health awareness · 2026-05-04 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/new-york-road-runners-mindful-5k-focuses-on-mental-health-82935199 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-new-york-road-runners-mindful-5k-focuses-on-mental-health-awareness-430a3b/
- Home Health’s Hidden Collapse: Baby Boomers’ Care Crisis Fuels Labor Market Warning Signs · 2026-04-20 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/home-healths-hidden-collapse-baby-boomers-care-crisis-fuels-labor-market-warning-signs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-20-home-healths-hidden-collapse-baby-boomers-care-crisis-fuels-labor-market-warning-ec753d/
- Closing the Gap: Local leaders tackle Black maternal health crisis · 2026-04-16 · amsterdamnews · https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/04/16/closing-the-gap-local-leaders-tackle-black-maternal-health-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-closing-the-gap-local-leaders-tackle-black-maternal-health-crisis-0d8758/
- Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case · 2026-04-16 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/jury-selection-starts-for-harvey-weinsteins-latest-retrial-in-a-new-york-rape-case/article_c0c3a4f7-d850-5cf5-85ed-b817faec6e47.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-jury-selection-starts-for-harvey-weinsteins-latest-retrial-in-a-new-york-rape-ca-acf0fd/
- 'Summer House’ star breaks silence after backlash. Couple spotted in NYC · 2026-04-16 · lohud · https://www.lohud.com/story/entertainment/television/2026/04/14/amanda-batula-west-wilson-summer-house-backlash-nyc-spotted/89607987007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-summer-house-star-breaks-silence-after-backlash-couple-spotted-in-nyc-26360d/
- Forget Caffeine –Aromatherapists Use This One Essential Oil as a Fast, Natural Way to Instantly Reset Focus, and Lift Mental Fatigue · 2026-04-12 · homesandgardens · https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/lemon-essential-oil-instantly-boosts-focus · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-12-forget-caffeine-aromatherapists-use-this-one-essential-oil-as-a-fast-natural-way-b256bf/
- For Many Patients Leaving the ICU, the Struggle Has Only Just Begun · 2026-04-11 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/post-icu-patients-pics-physical-cognitive-mental-health-aftereffects/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-for-many-patients-leaving-the-icu-the-struggle-has-only-just-begun-01e243/
- TRICARE Now Covers Online Therapy in New York — $0 Copay for Active-Duty Families Through MMHC · 2026-04-10 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/04/g51747643/tricare-now-covers-online-therapy-in-new-york-0-copay-for-active-duty-families-through-mmhc · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-tricare-now-covers-online-therapy-in-new-york-0-copay-for-active-duty-families-t-296395/
- TRICARE Now Covers Online Therapy In New York - $0 Copay For Active-Duty Families Through MMHC · 2026-04-10 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110965613/TRICARE-Now-Covers-Online-Therapy-In-New-York-0-Copay-For-Active-Duty-Families-Through-MMHC · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-tricare-now-covers-online-therapy-in-new-york-0-copay-for-active-duty-families-t-e3c46b/
- FedEx, USAA, and Home Depot Lead Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2026 · 2026-04-09 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/04/g51711633/fedex-usaa-and-home-depot-lead-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-for-mental-well-being-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-fedex-usaa-and-home-depot-lead-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-for-mental-cac995/
- Is Cell Phone Radiation Bad for Your Health? Here's What the Latest Science Says. · 2026-04-09 · menshealth · https://www.menshealth.com/health/a70639049/cell-phone-radiation-explainer/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-is-cell-phone-radiation-bad-for-your-health-heres-what-the-latest-science-says-7a9d43/
- ‘Parallel Life Syndrome’: Why Long-Term Relationships Lose Their Spark · 2026-04-09 · self · https://www.self.com/story/parallel-life-syndrome · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-parallel-life-syndrome-why-long-term-relationships-lose-their-spark-a307e7/
- Simple Lifestyle Changes: Exercise, Sleep, and Activity for a Healthier Brain · 2026-04-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/simple-lifestyle-changes-exercise-sleep-and-activity-for-81991891 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-simple-lifestyle-changes-exercise-sleep-and-activity-for-a-healthier-brain-2714ad/
- Queens Workers’ Compensation Attorney Keetick L. Sanchez Explains How to Win Mental-Health Workers’ Comp Claims in New York · 2026-04-03 · poteaudailynews · https://www.poteaudailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/queens-workers-compensation-attorney-keetick-l-sanchez-explains-how-to-win-mental-health-workers-comp/article_a22cf8b7-ed51-5bf3-8f4e-a34fa7e6a9a9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-queens-workers-compensation-attorney-keetick-l-sanchez-explains-how-to-win-menta-c51da0/
- Nurses rally in Carthage as hospital bankruptcy proceedings continue · 2026-03-19 · nny360 · https://www.nny360.com/communitynews/healthmatters/nurses-rally-in-carthage-as-hospital-bankruptcy-proceedings-continue/article_a653efe3-e9c5-54da-8b5c-256cae9c3de9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-nurses-rally-in-carthage-as-hospital-bankruptcy-proceedings-continue-623573/
- Finding Comfort in the Discomfort: Miami’s New Voice in Mental Wellness, Jordanne Sculler · 2026-03-18 · communitynewspapers · https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/finding-comfort-in-the-discomfort-miamis-new-voice-in-mental-wellness-jordanne-sculler/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-finding-comfort-in-the-discomfort-miamis-new-voice-in-mental-wellness-jordanne-s-6d385c/
- 7 Legit Ways to Improve Your Gut Health, According to GI Doctors · 2026-03-17 · self · https://www.self.com/story/how-to-improve-gut-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-7-legit-ways-to-improve-your-gut-health-according-to-gi-doctors-02eb94/
- Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie jets in for giant-size donation to New York autism researchers · 2026-03-14 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/health/autism-cold-spring-harbor-laboratt-jeffrey-lurie-philadelphia-eagles-fj4bp8pz · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-eagles-owner-jeffrey-lurie-jets-in-for-giant-size-donation-to-new-york-autism-re-e825ea/
- Medicare Advantage Mental Health Coverage in New York: $0–$30 Online Therapy Sessions · 2026-03-11 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/03/g51175469/medicare-advantage-mental-health-coverage-in-new-york-0-30-online-therapy-sessions · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-medicare-advantage-mental-health-coverage-in-new-york-030-online-therapy-session-15f8f6/
- New York bill proposes age checks for internet-enabled devices · 2026-03-11 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-11-ny-bill-proposes-age-checks-internet-enabled-devices.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-new-york-bill-proposes-age-checks-for-internet-enabled-devices-f6c821/
- Firefighter shares longevity tips as first responders face 10-year shorter lifespan · 2026-03-10 · nypost · https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/health/firefighter-shares-longevity-tips-as-first-responders-face-10-year-shorter-lifespan/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-firefighter-shares-longevity-tips-as-first-responders-face-10-year-shorter-lifes-09408b/
- Give Your Gut Some Love With This Potent Probiotic From iHerb—Save 20% Today · 2026-03-10 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/give-your-gut-some-love-with-this-potent-probiotic-from-80768510 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-give-your-gut-some-love-with-this-potent-probiotic-from-iherbsave-20-today-7675a5/
- My Husband Said He Got A Vasectomy, But I Got Pregnant. His Explanation Left Me Stunned. · 2026-03-10 · huffpost · https://www.huffpost.com/entry/husband-lied-vasectomy-betrayal-unplanned-pregnancy-divorce_n_69af3d4ce4b0a62acae51f8e · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-my-husband-said-he-got-a-vasectomy-but-i-got-pregnant-his-explanation-left-me-st-53f261/
- East Harlem Council For Human Services Urges Albany To Protect Funding For Health Centers Serving 2.5M New Yorkers · 2026-03-07 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110828247/East-Harlem-Council-For-Human-Services-Urges-Albany-To-Protect-Funding-For-Health-Centers-Serving-25M-New-Yorkers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-east-harlem-council-for-human-services-urges-albany-to-protect-funding-for-healt-da7cc2/
- As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work · 2026-02-24 · pilotonline · https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/02/23/be-well-working-well-caregiving/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-as-the-us-population-ages-more-employees-are-seeking-caregiver-benefits-at-work-c842f6/
- MemoTril (URGENT REPORT 2026) Introduced as a Brain Health Supplement in the Growing Cognitive Wellness Market · 2026-02-21 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50722268/memotril-urgent-report-2026-introduced-as-a-brain-health-supplement-in-the-growing-cognitive-welln · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-memotril-urgent-report-2026-introduced-as-a-brain-health-supplement-in-the-growi-5557b0/
- NYC Hospital Halts Sex Changes for Minors, Citing Pressure from Trump Admin · 2026-02-21 · breitbart · https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/19/nyc-hospital-halts-sex-changes-minors-citing-pressure-trump-admin/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-nyc-hospital-halts-sex-changes-for-minors-citing-pressure-from-trump-admin-273996/
- A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/a-young-cancer-patient-and-his-family-worry-nearly-a-month-79586779 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-a-young-cancer-patient-and-his-family-worry-nearly-a-month-into-new-york-city-nu-a0ef9e/
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 10:01 p.m. EST · 2026-02-12 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-technology-summarybrief-at-10-01-p-m-est/article_1fa36adb-c589-5012-af4f-218480cf967a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-ap-technology-summarybrief-at-1001-pm-est-4e6c9f/
- New York to overhaul Medicaid mental health care for children under landmark settlement · 2026-02-11 · spectrumlocalnews · http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2026/02/10/new-york-to-overhaul-medicaid-mental-health-care-for-children-under-landmark-settlement · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-new-york-to-overhaul-medicaid-mental-health-care-for-children-under-landmark-set-75384a/
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 3:58 p.m. EST · 2026-02-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-technology-summarybrief-at-3-58-p-m-est/article_69f5a1d9-ac4b-52c3-8be3-e44c5f5c4b77.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-ap-technology-summarybrief-at-358-pm-est-11a97b/
- New York adopts medical aid in dying with new safeguards · 2026-02-07 · jurist · https://www.jurist.org/news/2026/02/new-york-adopts-medical-aid-in-dying-with-new-safeguards/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-new-york-adopts-medical-aid-in-dying-with-new-safeguards-74edb5/
- North Country residents join in urging New York state to save hospitals · 2026-02-05 · spectrumlocalnews · http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2026/02/04/north-country-residents-join-call-in-urging-state-to-save-hospitals · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-north-country-residents-join-in-urging-new-york-state-to-save-hospitals-7f202d/
- Kindness at work can mean giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules · 2026-01-24 · kdhnews · https://kdhnews.com/living/health/kindness-at-work-can-mean-giving-honest-feedback-limiting-meetings-and-bending-rules/article_b0bb3128-ccaf-59c4-bbab-fe31003941ee.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-kindness-at-work-can-mean-giving-honest-feedback-limiting-meetings-and-bending-r-9c8a53/
- Kindness at work includes giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules · 2026-01-24 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/kindness-at-work-includes-giving-honest-feedback-limiting-meetings-and-bending-rules/article_181ddac3-02f1-58ff-844f-7b421be87cf6.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-kindness-at-work-includes-giving-honest-feedback-limiting-meetings-and-bending-r-d14662/
- Source details Victoria Beckham’s ‘inappropriate’ wedding dance with son Brooklyn · 2026-01-24 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/entertainment/source-details-victoria-beckham-s-inappropriate-wedding-dance-with-son-brooklyn/article_6b956e8c-2bf9-595c-a8dd-2068bbeb3d71.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-source-details-victoria-beckhams-inappropriate-wedding-dance-with-son-brooklyn-44b8c3/
- The Mediterranean Lifestyle Is The Key to Longevity, According to Science · 2026-01-24 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/the-mediterranean-lifestyle-is-the-key-to-longevity-78747182 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-the-mediterranean-lifestyle-is-the-key-to-longevity-according-to-science-4311a9/
- FDA expands recall of Ambriola cheeses over listeria, including in New York · 2026-01-15 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/health/fda-recall-cheese-listeria-gm6eg8ro · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-fda-expands-recall-of-ambriola-cheeses-over-listeria-including-in-new-york-87cc1e/
- Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body - The New York Times · 2026-01-10 · google · https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNOGN4VzJjWTZad0wwRWVJbWF2b1V5TkF2UHJhYXlpQXJaSzgydWlDajRGR3pZV3lBNlNhZjZxdzNFZ3ZvXzJUZXNuUU5oT1Z3RVo1cTlFNXpDSHdibTN0aGN2bDFBM0dhRVVpUk8wdF9aQTNiTlp1NVpEaE54Tjh3RTdFOV92cVJuWnNn?oc=5 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-brain-health-challenge-doctor-appointments-for-your-mind-and-body-the-new-york-t-d11e1f/
- The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training · 2026-01-10 · menshealth · https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a27212209/beginners-guide-weight-training/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-the-beginners-guide-to-weight-training-4ab3db/
- Baby of Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, home after 10 months in NICU · 2026-01-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/baby-of-snoop-dogg-s-daughter-cori-broadus-home-after-10-months-in-nicu/article_79dea087-a0c9-5e81-8a12-444353c35632.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-baby-of-snoop-doggs-daughter-cori-broadus-home-after-10-months-in-nicu-bda682/
- Everyone Is Injecting Peptides. But What Do They Even Do? · 2026-01-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/everyone-is-injecting-peptides-but-what-do-they-even-do-78091036 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-everyone-is-injecting-peptides-but-what-do-they-even-do-45fe4c/
- Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect · 2026-01-08 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/popular-intermittent-fasting-diets-may-not-deliver-health-benefits-many-expect · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-popular-intermittent-fasting-diets-may-not-deliver-the-health-benefits-many-expe-72e665/
- With a vow to ‘calm tensions,’ Julie Menin elected NYC Council’s first Jewish speaker · 2026-01-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/with-a-vow-to-calm-tensions-julie-menin-elected-nyc-council-s-first-jewish-speaker/article_d903dad2-8959-53e0-8efe-ca7eac9ae867.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-with-a-vow-to-calm-tensions-julie-menin-elected-nyc-councils-first-jewish-speake-5ecff7/
- New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement · 2026-01-07 · newyorkcbslocal · https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-state-mental-health-services-for-children-lawsuit-settlement/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-new-york-states-mental-health-services-for-children-to-get-makeover-following-la-9210ac/
- 5 gut-boosting fruits to eat more of in 2026 for better digestion, experts say · 2026-01-04 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/5-gut-boosting-fruits-eat-more-2026-better-digestion-experts-say · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-04-5-gut-boosting-fruits-to-eat-more-of-in-2026-for-better-digestion-experts-say-0f5580/
- Jelly Roll Credits Weight Loss for Boosted Sex Drive With Bunnie Xo · 2026-01-04 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/jelly-roll-credits-weight-loss-for-boosted-sex-drive-with-77891435 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-04-jelly-roll-credits-weight-loss-for-boosted-sex-drive-with-bunnie-xo-c56c35/
- Massive brawl erupts in New Haven courtroom as murder suspect faces charges · 2026-01-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/massive-brawl-erupts-in-new-haven-courtroom-as-murder-suspect-faces-charges/article_a64f63e7-0cf6-509e-a029-ff85b57a58dd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-04-massive-brawl-erupts-in-new-haven-courtroom-as-murder-suspect-faces-charges-2acfa9/
- LAPD places security hold on medical examiner’s report in Reiner murders · 2026-01-01 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/lapd-places-security-hold-on-medical-examiner-s-report-in-reiner-murders/article_511241a9-efef-535e-8130-73bcd473860e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-lapd-places-security-hold-on-medical-examiners-report-in-reiner-murders-2046c9/
- Mamdani appoints Elmhurst Hospital CEO as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services · 2026-01-01 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/mamdani-appoints-elmhurst-hospital-ceo-as-deputy-mayor-for-77807152 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-mamdani-appoints-elmhurst-hospital-ceo-as-deputy-mayor-for-health-and-human-serv-26af59/
- Study: Short-Form Video Isn't Rotting Your Brain · 2026-01-01 · reason · https://reason.com/2025/12/31/study-short-form-video-isnt-rotting-your-brain/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-study-short-form-video-isnt-rotting-your-brain-ff8a28/
- New York Law Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media for Minors · 2025-12-29 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/new-york-law-mandates-mental-health-warnings-on-social-media-for-minors/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-29-new-york-law-mandates-mental-health-warnings-on-social-media-for-minors-f8f51b/
- New York Law Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Addictive Social Media for Youth · 2025-12-28 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/new-york-law-mandates-mental-health-warnings-on-addictive-social-media-for-youth/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-new-york-law-mandates-mental-health-warnings-on-addictive-social-media-for-youth-578a68/
### California (55)
- Mental Health Month: Building California’s Behavioral Health Workforce for the Future · 2026-05-31 · California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (.gov) · https://www.labor.ca.gov/2026/05/28/mental-health-month-building-californias-behavioral-health-workforce-for-the-future/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-mental-health-month-building-californias-behavioral-health-workforce-for-the-fut-b50e4a/
- Coalition of states sues Trump administration over new limits on loans for nurses, physician's assistants, therapists · 2026-05-20 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4205001 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-coalition-of-states-sues-trump-administration-over-new-limits-on-loans-for-nurse-79b94b/
- That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs · 2026-05-18 · timescall · https://www.timescall.com/2026/05/16/that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-that-discount-at-the-pharmacy-counter-may-pack-hidden-costs-b01908/
- 2 Million Californians Could Lose Health Coverage. State Leaders Have Big Decisions to Make · 2026-05-16 · chcf_org · https://www.chcf.org/resource/2-million-californians-could-lose-health-coverage-state-leaders-have-big-decisions-make · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-2-million-californians-could-lose-health-coverage-state-leaders-have-big-decisio-14682a/
- Hantavirus fears heighten with 4 Californians exposed to the disease. Is the alarm warranted? · 2026-05-12 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/science/hantavirus-fears-heighten-with-4-californians-exposed-to-the-disease-is-the-alarm-warranted/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-12-hantavirus-fears-heighten-with-4-californians-exposed-to-the-disease-is-the-alar-d2d02f/
- How California’s Coastal Settings Are Changing The Way People Approach Addiction Recovery · 2026-05-08 · canyon_news · https://www.canyon-news.com/how-californias-coastal-settings-are-changing-the-way-people-approach-addiction-recovery/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-how-californias-coastal-settings-are-changing-the-way-people-approach-addiction-0e5d73/
- How High-Performing Professionals In Southern California Are Quietly Winning The Battle Against Addiction · 2026-05-08 · canyon_news · https://www.canyon-news.com/how-high-performing-professionals-in-southern-california-are-quietly-winning-the-battle-against-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-how-high-performing-professionals-in-southern-california-are-quietly-winning-the-428919/
- How Stable Housing Supports Mental Health Recovery In Southern California · 2026-05-08 · canyon_news · https://www.canyon-news.com/how-stable-housing-supports-mental-health-recovery-in-southern-california/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-how-stable-housing-supports-mental-health-recovery-in-southern-california-9991eb/
- When Outpatient Isn’t Enough: Understanding Residential Mental Health Treatment In Southern California · 2026-05-08 · canyon_news · https://www.canyon-news.com/when-outpatient-isnt-enough-understanding-residential-mental-health-treatment-in-southern-california/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-when-outpatient-isnt-enough-understanding-residential-mental-health-treatment-in-48a2d2/
- She survived 2 shootings. Research helps explain why her pain persists years later · 2026-05-07 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4091294 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-she-survived-2-shootings-research-helps-explain-why-her-pain-persists-years-late-150d2c/
- Is this California housing program the ideal model for treating people with severe mental illness? · 2026-05-06 · timesofsandiego · https://timesofsandiego.com/health/2026/05/05/california-program-model-people-mental-illness/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-is-this-california-housing-program-the-ideal-model-for-treating-people-with-seve-2475a3/
- California Teen Anxiety Treatments With Individualized Therapy Plans Announced · 2026-05-05 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketersmedia-2026-5-4-california-teen-anxiety-treatments-with-individualized-therapy-plans-announced · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-california-teen-anxiety-treatments-with-individualized-therapy-plans-announced-7beb67/
- California Teen PTSD Treatment & Trauma Therapy: Residential Programs Announced · 2026-05-05 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketersmedia-2026-5-4-california-teen-ptsd-treatment-and-trauma-therapy-residential-programs-announced · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-california-teen-ptsd-treatment-trauma-therapy-residential-programs-announced-341ce7/
- She Survived 2 Shootings. Research Helps Explain Why Her Pain Persists Years Later. · 2026-05-04 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/gun-violence-survivor-phantom-pain-research-minnesota/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-she-survived-2-shootings-research-helps-explain-why-her-pain-persists-years-late-617162/
- Friendly Recovery Center In Tustin, California, Now Accepts Cigna PPO Insurance For Mental Health Treatment · 2026-05-01 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1111056552/Friendly-Recovery-Center-In-Tustin-California-Now-Accepts-Cigna-PPO-Insurance-For-Mental-Health-Treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-friendly-recovery-center-in-tustin-california-now-accepts-cigna-ppo-insurance-fo-6f049d/
- Vaccinations urged as dangerous strain of mpox virus emerges in Northern California · 2026-04-21 · bostonherald · https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/04/20/dangerous-mpox-clade-california-vaccinations-urged/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-21-vaccinations-urged-as-dangerous-strain-of-mpox-virus-emerges-in-northern-califor-5e23e4/
- California Teen ADHD Residential Programs: Family-Based Treatment Options Update · 2026-04-18 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketersmedia-2026-4-17-california-teen-adhd-residential-programs-family-based-treatment-options-update · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-california-teen-adhd-residential-programs-family-based-treatment-options-update-6b0e29/
- New legislation proposes statewide smartphone ban in California · 2026-04-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california/article_505aedde-0291-5f9c-b934-99174bc9c953.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-new-legislation-proposes-statewide-smartphone-ban-in-california-15ff81/
- Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids · 2026-04-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/toxic-dust-from-california-s-shrinking-salton-sea-is-harming-children-s-lung-growth-our/article_6e1fdc1e-6c00-5c21-ad6d-37dd47630268.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-toxic-dust-from-californias-shrinking-salton-sea-is-harming-childrens-lung-growt-7dca2e/
- VIRTUAL CARE IS HERE TO STAY: BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA'S VIRTUAL BLUE PROGRAM DELIVERS IMPROVED ACCESS, MORE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, HIGH PATIENT SATISFACTION · 2026-04-03 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/virtual-care-is-here-to-stay-blue-shield-of-californias-virtual-blue-program-delivers-improved-access-more-affordable-health-care-high-patient-satisfaction-302733276.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-virtual-care-is-here-to-stay-blue-shield-of-californias-virtual-blue-program-del-f41ac9/
- $1.18 billion behavioral health expansion set to reshape treatment access across California · 2026-03-25 · asianjournal · https://asianjournal.com/usa/california/1-18-billion-behavioral-health-expansion-set-to-reshape-treatment-access-across-california/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-118-billion-behavioral-health-expansion-set-to-reshape-treatment-access-across-c-a1d17d/
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 12:18 a.m. EDT · 2026-03-25 · harrisondaily · http://www.harrisondaily.com/stories/ap-business-summarybrief-at-1218-am-edt,369427 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-ap-business-summarybrief-at-1218-am-edt-0c09d9/
- AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:05 a.m. EDT · 2026-03-25 · mankatofreepress · https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/business/ap-business-summarybrief-at-3-05-a-m-edt/article_2a24cdb0-7021-52ef-801d-76a088893b3d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-ap-business-summarybrief-at-305-am-edt-357b69/
- Northern California Kaiser Therapists Hold 1-Day Strike Over AI, Patient Care Concerns · 2026-03-19 · kqed_org · https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/03/18/northern-california-kaiser-therapists-hold-1-day-strike-over-ai-patient-care-concerns/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-northern-california-kaiser-therapists-hold-1-day-strike-over-ai-patient-care-con-920999/
- California walnut production faces water scrutiny amid reported health benefits · 2026-03-15 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-15-california-walnut-production-faces-water-scrutiny-benefits.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-15-california-walnut-production-faces-water-scrutiny-amid-reported-health-benefits-9f2dec/
- Toxic people in your life may have a hidden health impact, study suggests · 2026-03-14 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/toxic-people-your-life-may-have-hidden-health-impact-study-suggests · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-toxic-people-in-your-life-may-have-a-hidden-health-impact-study-suggests-357f2f/
- When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination · 2026-03-14 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/when-us-fights-in-the-middle-east-american-muslim-students-often-face-discrimination/article_c2917064-97de-5f65-aeb6-d845736ccf9e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-when-us-fights-in-the-middle-east-american-muslim-students-often-face-discrimina-45ab07/
- Study names the happiest city in America — and it’s in California · 2026-03-12 · desertsun · https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/03/11/happiest-city-america-fremont-california-study/89107579007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-study-names-the-happiest-city-in-america-and-its-in-california-5e3288/
- Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Could Kick Thousands of Homeless Californians Off Coverage · 2026-03-06 · lostcoastoutpost · https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2026/mar/5/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-could-kick-thousands/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-could-kick-thousands-of-homeless-californians-off-c-f79888/
- Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of unhoused Californians off coverage · 2026-03-06 · timesofsandiego · https://timesofsandiego.com/uncategorized/2026/03/05/trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-could-kick-thousands-of-unhoused-californians-off-coverage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-trumps-medicaid-work-mandate-could-kick-thousands-of-unhoused-californians-off-c-c20b23/
- Major Kaiser Permanente strike in California to end after 'significant movement' in talks · 2026-02-25 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/major-kaiser-permanente-strike-in-california-to-end-after-80162194 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-major-kaiser-permanente-strike-in-california-to-end-after-significant-movement-i-441fec/
- Baystate Health will stop prescribing hormones to transgender youth · 2026-02-17 · masslive · https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/02/baystate-health-will-stop-prescribing-hormones-to-transgender-youth.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-baystate-health-will-stop-prescribing-hormones-to-transgender-youth-0f73e0/
- Black Californians Hit By Massive Premium Hikes As Subsidies Vanish · 2026-02-17 · sacobserver · https://sacobserver.com/2026/02/black-californians-hit-by-massive-premium-hikes-as-subsidies-vanish/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-black-californians-hit-by-massive-premium-hikes-as-subsidies-vanish-929144/
- Kaiser strike hits fourth week as 31,000 workers demand higher pay and better staffing · 2026-02-17 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/kaiser-strike-hits-fourth-week-as-31-000-workers-demand-79849110 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-kaiser-strike-hits-fourth-week-as-31000-workers-demand-higher-pay-and-better-sta-c93b50/
- Athletes with “Never Quit” Mentality Face Increased Risk of ACL Re‐Injury · 2026-02-14 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/athletes-with-never-quit-mentality-face-increased-risk-of-acl-re-injury/article_ddade761-952d-51b7-8184-422d9762a17b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-athletes-with-never-quit-mentality-face-increased-risk-of-acl-reinjury-596ba7/
- Mahan touts progress in San Jose State of the City address as he eyes California governor’s office · 2026-02-09 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/mahan-touts-progress-in-san-jose-state-of-the-city-address-as-he-eyes-california/article_8dd5063c-ca07-5f5c-abb6-bde3d9da223e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-09-mahan-touts-progress-in-san-jose-state-of-the-city-address-as-he-eyes-california-382d18/
- Anita Chabria: MAGA launches another 'save the children' campaign targeting LGBTQ+ families · 2026-02-07 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/anita-chabria-maga-launches-another-save-the-children-campaign-targeting-lgbtq-families/article_899e659c-527b-5d78-8c4f-a0b103f09723.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-anita-chabria-maga-launches-another-save-the-children-campaign-targeting-lgbtq-f-b12107/
- Breastfeeding and Pregnancy Now Linked to Unexpected Longevity Benefits · 2026-02-06 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/breastfeeding-and-pregnancy-now-linked-to-unexpected-79335981 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-breastfeeding-and-pregnancy-now-linked-to-unexpected-longevity-benefits-fbea69/
- Cutting Sugar Won’t Kill Your Sweet Tooth. Try This Instead · 2026-02-03 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/cutting-sugar-won-t-kill-your-sweet-tooth-try-this-instead-79225792 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-cutting-sugar-wont-kill-your-sweet-tooth-try-this-instead-ad150c/
- Both Walmart Supercenters in Salinas to hold free Wellness event · 2026-01-24 · thecalifornian · https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2026/01/22/both-walmart-supercenters-in-salinas-to-host-wellness-event-jan-24/88306052007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-both-walmart-supercenters-in-salinas-to-hold-free-wellness-event-332845/
- Days before strike begins, Kaiser fires legal salvo to break up nurses alliance · 2026-01-24 · sgvtribune · https://www.sgvtribune.com/2026/01/23/days-before-strike-begins-kaiser-fires-legal-salvo-to-break-up-nurses-alliance/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-days-before-strike-begins-kaiser-fires-legal-salvo-to-break-up-nurses-alliance-6312f8/
- As California’s schools struggle, governor hopefuls clash over who’s to blame — and who should fix it · 2026-01-20 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/as-california-s-schools-struggle-governor-hopefuls-clash-over-who-s-to-blame-and-who/article_a3aee4d2-5439-5902-9dd6-37149961763f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-20-as-californias-schools-struggle-governor-hopefuls-clash-over-whos-to-blame-and-w-bdfb90/
- California largest hospital group owes patients $46 million — how to see if you’re owed cash · 2026-01-18 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/california-largest-hospital-group-owes-patients-46-million-78521426 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-18-california-largest-hospital-group-owes-patients-46-million-how-to-see-if-youre-o-505bdc/
- This California Strategy Safeguarded Some Medicaid Social Services Funding From Trump · 2026-01-13 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/permanent-supportive-housing-california-medicaid-social-services-future-proofed/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-this-california-strategy-safeguarded-some-medicaid-social-services-funding-from-875494/
- Advertisements promising patients a ‘dream body’ with minimal risk get little scrutiny · 2026-01-12 · timesheraldonline · https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2026/01/11/cosmetic-surgery-chain-advertising/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-advertisements-promising-patients-a-dream-body-with-minimal-risk-get-little-scru-352a71/
- Ahead of federal cuts, California and other states scramble to get people health coverage · 2026-01-12 · postandcourier · https://www.postandcourier.com/health/medicaid-federal-cuts-california-health-coverage/article_7ede5329-b3c3-4d7d-ac1d-04161616682c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-ahead-of-federal-cuts-california-and-other-states-scramble-to-get-people-health-64aaeb/
- Anita Chabria: Newsom offers a sunny view of California to combat Trump's darkness · 2026-01-11 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/anita-chabria-newsom-offers-a-sunny-view-of-california-to-combat-trumps-darkness/article_fe3b6798-168c-5f09-9e15-9cfebe11c488.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-anita-chabria-newsom-offers-a-sunny-view-of-california-to-combat-trumps-darkness-b0aa99/
- California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious · 2026-01-09 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/california-law-let-a-politician-avoid-jail-for-child-abuse-charges-lawmakers-are-furious/article_fa625cc8-1640-5b94-94d2-d9e15496f1f4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-california-law-let-a-politician-avoid-jail-for-child-abuse-charges-lawmakers-are-6de66f/
- LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety · 2026-01-07 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/la-fires-showed-how-much-neighborliness-matters-for-wildfire-safety/article_6cb7fd96-8a8a-5431-978d-0021f091d16f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-la-fires-showed-how-much-neighborliness-matters-for-wildfire-safety-8f396f/
- Pa. couple offered a ‘miracle’ free rehab trip to California. The reality was a nightmare · 2026-01-07 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/pa-couple-offered-a-miracle-free-rehab-trip-to-78051646 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-pa-couple-offered-a-miracle-free-rehab-trip-to-california-the-reality-was-a-nigh-a947ea/
- Trump In-Law Responds to President’s Health Bombshell in Most Cringe Way Possible · 2026-01-03 · thedailybeast · https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-in-law-does-cringe-tv-work-out-after-president-calls-exercise-boring/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-trump-in-law-responds-to-presidents-health-bombshell-in-most-cringe-way-possible-a2a62d/
- 5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results · 2025-12-28 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/5-fitness-trends-went-viral-2025-experts-weigh-hype-vs-results · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-5-fitness-trends-that-went-viral-in-2025-experts-weigh-hype-vs-results-4aa4c2/
- Federal cuts and reversals upend California health care in 2025 · 2025-12-28 · laist · https://laist.com/news/health/federal-cuts-reversals-upend-california-health-care-in-2025 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-federal-cuts-and-reversals-upend-california-health-care-in-2025-d5858c/
- Health Centers Meant to Make Care Affordable Are Suing Patients for Unpaid Bills · 2025-12-28 · truthout · https://truthout.org/articles/health-centers-meant-to-make-care-affordable-are-suing-patients-for-unpaid-bills/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-health-centers-meant-to-make-care-affordable-are-suing-patients-for-unpaid-bills-345754/
- New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court · 2025-12-27 · CalMatters · https://calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2025/12/care-court-sb-27-new-law/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-new-california-law-expands-newsoms-mental-health-court-bee6d2/
### Texas (43)
- Followers of Bible-based diet say scripture-guided eating transformed their health · 2026-05-25 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/followers-of-bible-based-diet-say-scripture-guided-eating-83720326 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-25-followers-of-bible-based-diet-say-scripture-guided-eating-transformed-their-heal-91f237/
- Is Alani Nu Healthy? A Dietitian Weighs in on Caffeine Content, Adaptogen Ingredients · 2026-05-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/is-alani-nu-healthy-a-dietitian-weighs-in-on-caffeine-83628632 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-is-alani-nu-healthy-a-dietitian-weighs-in-on-caffeine-content-adaptogen-ingredie-e42466/
- Damage reported after severe storms move across Central Texas · 2026-05-21 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/south/austin-tx/damage-reported-after-severe-storms-move-across-central-texas/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-damage-reported-after-severe-storms-move-across-central-texas-82814b/
- Northwest Texas Healthcare opens mental wellness center in Canyon · 2026-05-20 · newschannel10 · https://www.newschannel10.com/2026/05/19/northwest-texas-healthcare-opens-mental-wellness-center-canyon/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-northwest-texas-healthcare-opens-mental-wellness-center-in-canyon-c4fb41/
- Texas Children’s will create ‘detransition clinic’ to settle DOJ and state investigation · 2026-05-16 · nbcnews · https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-childrens-hospital-detransition-clinic-settle-doj-paxton-rcna345340 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-texas-childrens-will-create-detransition-clinic-to-settle-doj-and-state-investig-4c07e4/
- Texas council says more resources needed to address complaints against behavioral health providers · 2026-05-06 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-05-06/texas-behavioral-health-executive-council-more-resources-complaints-legislature · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-texas-council-says-more-resources-needed-to-address-complaints-against-behaviora-eee1dc/
- Psychedelic treatments are on the verge of FDA approval. Why Texas is pushing for them, and how Texans could gain access · 2026-05-05 · tpr · https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2026-05-04/psychedelic-treatments-are-on-the-verge-of-fda-approval-why-texas-is-pushing-for-them-and-how-texans-could-gain-access · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-psychedelic-treatments-are-on-the-verge-of-fda-approval-why-texas-is-pushing-for-53b694/
- Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer · 2026-04-28 · beaumontenterprise · https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-enters-treatment-22228418.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-28-texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-enters-treatment-program-for-a-gambling-addiction-f-d104a7/
- Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment · 2026-04-28 · The Texas Tribune · https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/28/texas-ketamine-regulations-medical-board/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-28-texas-wants-to-ban-in-home-ketamine-and-add-more-physician-oversight-during-trea-17ce64/
- Research Finds Guaranteed Income in Retirement Can Actually Help You Live Longer · 2026-04-24 · theolympian · https://www.theolympian.com/money/annuity-income-longevity-study/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-research-finds-guaranteed-income-in-retirement-can-actually-help-you-live-longer-5e5f63/
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas Acquires 108,931 Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS · 2026-04-24 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/04/24/teacher-retirement-system-of-texas-acquires-108931-shares-of-universal-health-services-inc-uhs.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-teacher-retirement-system-of-texas-acquires-108931-shares-of-universal-health-se-e296cb/
- Texas study suggests nasal spray could reverse brain aging · 2026-04-23 · news_journal · https://news-journal.com/2026/04/23/texas-study-suggests-nasal-spray-could-reverse-brain-aging/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-23-texas-study-suggests-nasal-spray-could-reverse-brain-aging-a75674/
- Texas will launch its own clinical trials into ibogaine psychedelic after failing to find a drug company · 2026-04-20 · kxxv · https://www.kxxv.com/news/texas-news/texas-will-launch-its-own-clinical-trials-into-ibogaine-psychedelic-after-failing-to-find-a-drug-company · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-20-texas-will-launch-its-own-clinical-trials-into-ibogaine-psychedelic-after-failin-15b4e9/
- Beond Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Austin as Texas Leads the Nation Into a New Era of Brain Health · 2026-04-18 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/04/g51892572/beond-establishes-u-s-headquarters-in-austin-as-texas-leads-the-nation-into-a-new-era-of-brain-hea · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-beond-establishes-us-headquarters-in-austin-as-texas-leads-the-nation-into-a-new-24a10e/
- Texas’ SNAP ban on sodas, candies troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics · 2026-04-11 · kvue · https://www.kvue.com/article/life/food/texas-snap-ban-sodas-candies-diabetics-hypoglycemics/269-1029ef25-0ce5-42f5-af0d-0b7b8f9a5e6f · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-texas-snap-ban-on-sodas-candies-troubles-diabetics-and-hypoglycemics-73e890/
- Texas’ ban on sodas, candies for SNAP benefits troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics · 2026-04-10 · kxxv · https://www.kxxv.com/news/texas-news/texas-ban-on-sodas-candies-for-snap-benefits-troubles-diabetics-and-hypoglycemics · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-texas-ban-on-sodas-candies-for-snap-benefits-troubles-diabetics-and-hypoglycemic-ad490d/
- Texas lawmakers hold hearing on ‘epidemic' of social services fraud as state increases scrutiny · 2026-04-09 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-04-09/texas-senate-health-human-services-committee-medicaid-child-care-social-services-fraud-hhsc-twc · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-texas-lawmakers-hold-hearing-on-epidemic-of-social-services-fraud-as-state-incre-5eaa00/
- Texas launching ibogaine research program after failing to find drug company partner · 2026-04-02 · kvue · https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-ibogaine-research-program-unable-drug-company-partner/269-164c7307-f6f0-48eb-b3b4-87d1fa5e7460 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-texas-launching-ibogaine-research-program-after-failing-to-find-drug-company-par-612e7a/
- 'Call a Boomer' payphones help cure loneliness, spark friendships across generations · 2026-03-24 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/call-boomer-payphones-help-cure-loneliness-spark-friendships-across-generations · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-24-call-a-boomer-payphones-help-cure-loneliness-spark-friendships-across-generation-d26fe2/
- ECM World Watch: national and global news · 2026-03-22 · eastcountymagazine_org · http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/ecm-world-watch-national-and-global-news-430 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-22-ecm-world-watch-national-and-global-news-a6d4b8/
- In rural Central Texas, libraries are stepping up to offer mental health support · 2026-03-16 · kut · https://www.kut.org/health/2026-03-16/central-tx-rural-libraries-mental-health-smithville-jarrell · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-16-in-rural-central-texas-libraries-are-stepping-up-to-offer-mental-health-support-c7f882/
- Men speak when they sense the therapist can handle the truth. · 2026-03-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/men-speak-when-they-sense-the-therapist-can-handle-the-80958290 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-15-men-speak-when-they-sense-the-therapist-can-handle-the-truth-b07825/
- Texas AG Ken Paxton EXPANDS ban on gender treatments for minors to include mental health providers · 2026-03-06 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-05-paxton-expands-ban-gender-treatments-for-minors.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-texas-ag-ken-paxton-expands-ban-on-gender-treatments-for-minors-to-include-menta-d14100/
- Has the opioid crisis peaked in Texas and the U.S.? · 2026-03-01 · Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas · https://www.dallasfed.org/research/swe/2025/swe2516 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-has-the-opioid-crisis-peaked-in-texas-and-the-us-92b33b/
- Dreamwork Launches Life-Changing TMS Therapy In Sherman, Texas · 2026-02-24 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110779185/Dreamwork-Launches-Life-Changing-TMS-Therapy-In-Sherman-Texas · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-dreamwork-launches-life-changing-tms-therapy-in-sherman-texas-1c55ab/
- Outgoing Metrocare CEO on time with community mental health center, future of care in Texas · 2026-02-20 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-02-19/metrocare-ceo-john-burress-community-mental-health-texas-dallas-county · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-outgoing-metrocare-ceo-on-time-with-community-mental-health-center-future-of-car-e715c7/
- ‘Only 8 of 31’: Texas Legislature missed most kids' behavioral health recommendations, report finds · 2026-02-18 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-02-17/texas-legislature-children-behavioral-health-recommendations-statewide-coordinating-council · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-only-8-of-31-texas-legislature-missed-most-kids-behavioral-health-recommendation-d079eb/
- Texas Leaves Most Children's Mental Health Plan Unfinished · 2026-02-18 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/02/texas-kids-left-hanging-as-capitol-stalls-on-mental-health-lifeline/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-texas-leaves-most-childrens-mental-health-plan-unfinished-3e078d/
- New Study Highlights Increased Health Risks and Early Mortality Among Police Officers · 2026-02-17 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/02/new-study-highlights-increased-health-risks-and-early-mortality-among-police-officers/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-17-new-study-highlights-increased-health-risks-and-early-mortality-among-police-off-482844/
- She sued over her gender transition. Will the Texas Supreme Court decide it's too late? · 2026-02-12 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-02-11/texas-supreme-court-soren-aldaco-transgender-detransitioner-fort-worth-austin · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-she-sued-over-her-gender-transition-will-the-texas-supreme-court-decide-its-too-2349b3/
- Coffee Vs. Tea: Which Is Healthier? Dietitians Explain · 2026-02-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/coffee-vs-tea-which-is-healthier-dietitians-explain-79422276 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-coffee-vs-tea-which-is-healthier-dietitians-explain-c584d4/
- Did a popular acne medication drive a Texas teen to shoot his friends? · 2026-02-08 · cbsnews · https://www.cbsnews.com/news/connor-hilton-friendswood-texas-shooting-acne-medication-48-hours/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-did-a-popular-acne-medication-drive-a-texas-teen-to-shoot-his-friends-ef9f54/
- Commentary: Your data, your choice — Why Americans need the right to share · 2026-02-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/commentary-your-data-your-choice-why-americans-need-the-right-to-share/article_5e0825c0-abbb-5da9-8ad6-cd953f159056.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-commentary-your-data-your-choice-why-americans-need-the-right-to-share-68996e/
- North Texas’ EnLiSense Develops Wearable Sensor That Uses Sweat to Track Sleep Hormones · 2026-02-05 · dallasinnovates · https://s24806.pcdn.co/north-texas-enlisense-develops-wearable-sensor-that-uses-sweat-to-track-sleep-hormones/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-north-texas-enlisense-develops-wearable-sensor-that-uses-sweat-to-track-sleep-ho-bfca74/
- ‘We need it now more than ever’: How a drag pageant supports LGBTQIA+ health services in North Texas · 2026-02-05 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-02-04/miss-lifewalk-drag-pageant-supports-lgbtqia-queer-trans-health-prism-health-north-texas · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-we-need-it-now-more-than-ever-how-a-drag-pageant-supports-lgbtqia-health-service-d8cda3/
- The NRP Group, JPS Health Network Celebrate Grand Opening of First Health and Housing Development in Texas · 2026-01-24 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/the-nrp-group-jps-health-network-celebrate-grand-opening-of-first-health-and-housing-development/article_2a514c46-8a5e-5785-8c2a-6c59b42e372f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-the-nrp-group-jps-health-network-celebrate-grand-opening-of-first-health-and-hou-2a4686/
- Can You Change Your Circadian Rhythm—and Should You? · 2026-01-17 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/can-you-change-your-circadian-rhythm-and-should-you-78442092 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-can-you-change-your-circadian-rhythmand-should-you-ae3d07/
- Almost 800 patients have been in Texas state hospitals for more than a year · 2026-01-15 · houstonpublicmedia_org · https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/healthcare/2026/01/15/540787/texas-state-hospitals-behavioral-health-patient-stay-data-services-waitlist/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-almost-800-patients-have-been-in-texas-state-hospitals-for-more-than-a-year-b42ba4/
- Hundreds of laid-off researchers at US workplace safety center are being reinstated · 2026-01-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/hundreds-of-laid-off-researchers-at-us-workplace-safety-78393614 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-hundreds-of-laid-off-researchers-at-us-workplace-safety-center-are-being-reinsta-cca242/
- There are not enough mental health workers in Texas. What is the state doing about it? · 2026-01-14 · ksat · https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2026/01/13/there-are-not-enough-mental-health-workers-in-texas-what-is-the-state-doing-about-it/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-there-are-not-enough-mental-health-workers-in-texas-what-is-the-state-doing-abou-0c62a7/
- Texas gets largest share of reconciliation law’s rural health fund · 2025-12-31 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/texas-gets-largest-share-of-reconciliation-law-s-rural-health-fund/article_37efd421-2900-5c27-bb8a-74a114a24aab.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-texas-gets-largest-share-of-reconciliation-laws-rural-health-fund-49cedf/
- Texas Secures $1.4 Billion Federal Boost for Rural Health Care Revitalization · 2025-12-31 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2025/12/texas-secures-1-4-billion-federal-boost-for-rural-health-care-revitalization/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-texas-secures-14-billion-federal-boost-for-rural-health-care-revitalization-c4629b/
- What researchers have discovered about maternal, infant health under Texas’ abortion laws · 2025-12-29 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/what-researchers-have-discovered-about-maternal-infant-health-under-texas-abortion-laws/article_1e2138c2-4f50-5fc0-b788-84cce0774290.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-29-what-researchers-have-discovered-about-maternal-infant-health-under-texas-aborti-676263/
### Washington (33)
- GLP-1s appear to protect against cancer. Researchers are trying to figure out how · 2026-06-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/glp-1s-appear-to-protect-against-cancer-researchers-are-84298629 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-glp-1s-appear-to-protect-against-cancer-researchers-are-trying-to-figure-out-how-2d72d3/
- NYC Defied Washington and Rejoined the WHO — Here's What That Really Means · 2026-05-24 · medicaldaily · https://www.medicaldaily.com/nyc-defied-washington-rejoined-who-heres-what-that-really-means-475425 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-24-nyc-defied-washington-and-rejoined-the-who-heres-what-that-really-means-a201d0/
- This Mental Health Month, Washington's Native lifeline stands ready to help · 2026-05-23 · kiowacountypress_net · https://kiowacountypress.net/content/mental-health-month-washingtons-native-lifeline-stands-ready-help · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-this-mental-health-month-washingtons-native-lifeline-stands-ready-to-help-5c8d65/
- How Washington state is tackling chronic hospital overcrowding · 2026-05-22 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/how-washington-state-is-tackling-chronic-hospital-overcrowding,402855 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-how-washington-state-is-tackling-chronic-hospital-overcrowding-7e8b18/
- Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of May 15 – May 21 · 2026-05-21 · unc · https://news.unchealthcare.org/2026/05/newsworthy-from-the-school-of-medicine-week-of-may-15-may-21/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-newsworthy-from-the-school-of-medicine-week-of-may-15-may-21-ec3a8c/
- How safe are hospitals in Olympia? See latest grades for patient care · 2026-05-20 · theolympian · https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article315798707.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-how-safe-are-hospitals-in-olympia-see-latest-grades-for-patient-care-fcb0bc/
- Washington becomes first state to implement 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in state prisons · 2026-05-14 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-becomes-first-state-to-implement-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-in-state-prisons,402379 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-washington-becomes-first-state-to-implement-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-in-state-534ed2/
- Locked-Down Lifeline: Washington Prisons Turn to 988 for Crisis Help · 2026-05-13 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/05/locked-down-lifeline-washington-prisons-turn-to-988-for-crisis-help/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-locked-down-lifeline-washington-prisons-turn-to-988-for-crisis-help-7bc460/
- Centralia, Chehalis Pharmacy partners with Washington Health Care Authority to prevent opioid misuse · 2026-05-09 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/centralia-chehalis-pharmacy-partners-with-washington-health-care-authority-to-prevent-opioid,402066 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-centralia-chehalis-pharmacy-partners-with-washington-health-care-authority-to-pr-582190/
- Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research · 2026-05-05 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4089766 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-financial-strain-lockdowns-and-fear-of-infection-during-disease-outbreaks-magnif-3915d6/
- 5 questions about the FDA's fast-track push for psychedelic treatments · 2026-04-25 · washingtontimes · https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/apr/24/5-questions-fdas-fast-track-push-psychedelic-treatments/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-5-questions-about-the-fdas-fast-track-push-for-psychedelic-treatments-e780ae/
- Nursing Home Requirements: Who’s Eligible? · 2026-04-25 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/04/nursing-home-requirements-whos-eligible/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-nursing-home-requirements-whos-eligible-4f4943/
- Arlington Among DMV Sites Launching Puppies And Pilates Classes · 2026-04-10 · patch · https://patch.com/virginia/arlington-va/arlington-among-dmv-sites-launching-puppies-pilates-classes · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-arlington-among-dmv-sites-launching-puppies-and-pilates-classes-f45520/
- Hearing Loss: What Seniors Should Know · 2026-04-10 · crestonnews · https://www.crestonnews.com/sponsored/2026/04/09/clearview-homes-200095/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-hearing-loss-what-seniors-should-know-b9152a/
- Comments On The Absurd Death of An Autistic Teenager · 2026-04-09 · freerepublic · https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4374185/posts · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-comments-on-the-absurd-death-of-an-autistic-teenager-8786e6/
- San Antonio advocate pushes for more diabetes funding at nation’s capitol · 2026-03-23 · sanantonioreport · https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-advocate-diabetes-funding-congress-deirdre-murphy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-san-antonio-advocate-pushes-for-more-diabetes-funding-at-nations-capitol-3f9994/
- Sale of recreational pot is legal in WA, but these Pierce cities still ban it · 2026-03-19 · yakimaherald · https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/sale-of-recreational-pot-is-legal-in-wa-but-these-pierce-cities-still-ban-it/article_4a395a13-6546-58ec-89d9-481850f20a93.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-sale-of-recreational-pot-is-legal-in-wa-but-these-pierce-cities-still-ban-it-6a1b1a/
- Sale of recreational pot is legal in WA, but these Pierce cities still ban it - Tue, 17 Mar 2026 PST · 2026-03-19 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/17/sale-of-recreational-pot-is-legal-in-wa-but-these-/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-sale-of-recreational-pot-is-legal-in-wa-but-these-pierce-cities-still-ban-it-tue-cd4e7f/
- Compass Health Expands YGo Youth Mobile Crisis Services Across Northwest Washington · 2026-03-05 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/03/g51043213/compass-health-expands-ygo-youth-mobile-crisis-services-across-northwest-washington · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-compass-health-expands-ygo-youth-mobile-crisis-services-across-northwest-washing-da1363/
- Comment: Hosptials staying true to Congress’ drug discounts · 2026-02-14 · heraldnet · https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-hosptials-staying-true-to-congress-drug-discounts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-comment-hosptials-staying-true-to-congress-drug-discounts-8852d8/
- Washington considers requiring AI companies to add mental health safeguards · 2026-02-13 · columbian · https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/feb/12/washington-considers-requiring-ai-companies-to-add-mental-health-safeguards/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-washington-considers-requiring-ai-companies-to-add-mental-health-safeguards-ca7992/
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 2:11 a.m. EST · 2026-02-07 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-technology-summarybrief-at-2-11-a-m-est/article_2267f155-632f-5efe-a0ce-0a2e04260241.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-ap-technology-summarybrief-at-211-am-est-8b25e2/
- Health care provider pulls out of Washington jails after big lawsuit payouts · 2026-02-07 · columbian · https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/feb/06/health-care-provider-pulls-out-of-washington-jails-after-big-lawsuit-payouts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-health-care-provider-pulls-out-of-washington-jails-after-big-lawsuit-payouts-7221fd/
- Mamdani's NYC Health Department staffers reportedly studying effects of 'global oppression' on health · 2026-02-07 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/mamdani-s-nyc-health-department-staffers-reportedly-79407048 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-mamdanis-nyc-health-department-staffers-reportedly-studying-effects-of-global-op-356132/
- The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight · 2026-01-16 · citizensvoice · https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/01/15/health-care-politics/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-16-the-debate-that-never-ends-washingtons-constant-health-care-fight-d1b956/
- Study highlights link between hostile racism and suicide risk in young Black men · 2026-01-14 · buffalo · https://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2026/01/study-hostile-racism-suicide-risk-young-black-men.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-study-highlights-link-between-hostile-racism-and-suicide-risk-in-young-black-men-3e46d6/
- Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew · 2026-01-14 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/vaccines-off-target-benefits-older-adults-dementia-shingles/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-vaccines-are-helping-older-people-more-than-we-knew-eea3de/
- These Positive Affirmations Will Harness Good Energy For Your Day · 2026-01-12 · popsugar · https://www.popsugar.com/self-care/positive-affirmations-for-women-48638930 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-these-positive-affirmations-will-harness-good-energy-for-your-day-8c8645/
- The US Government Just Changed Their Alcohol Guidelines. What's the New Limit? · 2026-01-11 · menshealth · https://www.menshealth.com/health/a69881871/how-much-alcohol-should-you-drink-health-guidelines/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-the-us-government-just-changed-their-alcohol-guidelines-whats-the-new-limit-64c2f7/
- How Washington's $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states · 2026-01-08 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/how-washingtons-181m-in-rural-health-funding-stacks-up-with-other-states,393999 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-how-washingtons-181m-in-rural-health-funding-stacks-up-with-other-states-4dc051/
- Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on his screening · 2026-01-03 · tucson · https://tucson.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_808725b1-0305-5222-affa-070ea0368752.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-trump-in-interview-defends-his-energy-and-health-offers-new-details-on-his-scree-778589/
- Washington awarded $181 million from federal rural health fund from 'One Big Beautiful Bill' · 2026-01-01 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-awarded-181-million-from-federal-rural-health-fund-from-one-big-beautiful-bill,393675 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-washington-awarded-181-million-from-federal-rural-health-fund-from-one-big-beaut-6af32f/
- You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it · 2025-12-28 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2025/12/26/doctor-appointment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-you-finally-got-a-doctors-appointment-heres-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-it-5a7425/
### Minnesota (28)
- MDH launches Minnesota pain treatment finder · 2026-06-02 · postbulletin · https://www.postbulletin.com/health/mdh-launches-minnesota-pain-treatment-finder · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-mdh-launches-minnesota-pain-treatment-finder-9d719e/
- US teens getting less sleep than ever, new report finds · 2026-05-16 · nytimesnewstoday · https://www.nytimesnewstoday.com/us-teens-getting-less-sleep-than-ever-new-report-finds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-us-teens-getting-less-sleep-than-ever-new-report-finds-359b94/
- Minnesota Hospitals Positioned to Strengthen Rural Care Through Rural Health Transformation Opportunities · 2026-05-13 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/accwirecq-2026-5-13-minnesota-hospitals-positioned-to-strengthen-rural-care-through-rural-health-transformation-opportunities · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-minnesota-hospitals-positioned-to-strengthen-rural-care-through-rural-health-tra-03cfd7/
- As Ranks of Uninsured Grow, Minnesota’s Hospitals Are Among Least Charitable in Nation · 2026-05-11 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/health-care-costs/medical-debt-uninsured-minnesota-hospitals-among-least-charitable/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-as-ranks-of-uninsured-grow-minnesotas-hospitals-are-among-least-charitable-in-na-2f3b18/
- North Memorial Health and Sanford Health sign agreement to merge · 2026-05-10 · minnesotacbslocal · https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/sanford-health-north-memorial-agreement-merge/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-north-memorial-health-and-sanford-health-sign-agreement-to-merge-2d4304/
- Sanford, North Memorial plan $600M deal to expand Minnesota Health Care · 2026-05-09 · keyc · https://www.keyc.com/2026/05/08/sanford-north-memorial-plan-600m-deal-expand-minnesota-health-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-sanford-north-memorial-plan-600m-deal-to-expand-minnesota-health-care-0c2e5d/
- What is 340B, and why does it matter for Minnesota hospitals? · 2026-05-07 · duluthnewstribune · https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/health/what-is-340b-and-why-does-it-matter-for-minnesota-hospitals · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-what-is-340b-and-why-does-it-matter-for-minnesota-hospitals-b0bacd/
- Statewide View: Mental health care out of reach for too many Minnesotans · 2026-04-26 · Duluth News Tribune · https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/columns/statewide-view-mental-health-care-out-of-reach-for-too-many-minnesotans · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-statewide-view-mental-health-care-out-of-reach-for-too-many-minnesotans-e61d57/
- Debunked Episode 25: Sutter Health’s Allina Health Acquisition Strategy, a Deep Dive on Doctronic · 2026-04-04 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/debunked-episode-25-sutter-healths-allina-health-acquisition-strategy-a-deep-dive-on-doctronic/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-debunked-episode-25-sutter-healths-allina-health-acquisition-strategy-a-deep-div-9b1ca1/
- Rural healthcare is in the red as Trump withholds Medicaid payments to Minnesota · 2026-03-16 · alabamagazette · https://www.alabamagazette.com/story/2026/03/15/news/rural-healthcare-is-in-the-red-as-trump-withholds-medicaid-payments-to-minnesota/10419.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-16-rural-healthcare-is-in-the-red-as-trump-withholds-medicaid-payments-to-minnesota-bf4f07/
- Walz proposes overhaul of Minnesota’s human services system · 2026-03-11 · valleynewslive · https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/03/10/walz-proposes-overhaul-minnesotas-human-services-system/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-walz-proposes-overhaul-of-minnesotas-human-services-system-6d7de2/
- Minnesota weighs legalizing psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic use · 2026-03-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/minnesota-weighs-legalizing-psilocybin-mushrooms-for-therapeutic-use/article_db123601-5abd-5726-ac8e-6d65df722e05.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-minnesota-weighs-legalizing-psilocybin-mushrooms-for-therapeutic-use-6c0606/
- Minnesota Obesity Falls As GLP-1 Use Surges · 2026-03-05 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/03/slimmer-minnesota-obesity-slips-as-glp-1-shots-surge/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-minnesota-obesity-falls-as-glp-1-use-surges-c19739/
- The Emily Program Launches Nasogastric Tube Treatment in its Adolescent and Young Adult Residential Program in Minnesota · 2026-03-03 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/the-emily-program-launches-nasogastric-tube-treatment-in-its-adolescent-and-young-adult-residential-program/article_754f2790-eee3-540b-bbdc-65ca46afae39.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-03-the-emily-program-launches-nasogastric-tube-treatment-in-its-adolescent-and-youn-ec0ab9/
- Health: Intro to Pilates · 2026-02-08 · mtstandard · https://mtstandard.com/brandavestudios/sponsored/article_890bbea2-010d-45af-a753-3fd439f2876e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-health-intro-to-pilates-e2ae25/
- Children's Minnesota plans to pause some gender-affirming care for children due to federal "threats" · 2026-02-05 · minnesotacbslocal · https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/childrens-minnesota-pausing-some-gender-affirming-care-for-children/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-childrens-minnesota-plans-to-pause-some-gender-affirming-care-for-children-due-t-d74932/
- Children’s Minnesota to pause some gender health care for minors · 2026-02-04 · wctrib · https://www.wctrib.com/news/minnesota/childrens-minnesota-to-pause-some-gender-health-care-for-minors · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-childrens-minnesota-to-pause-some-gender-health-care-for-minors-9573cd/
- Immigration agents draw guns and arrest activists following them in Minneapolis · 2026-02-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/immigration-agents-draw-guns-and-arrest-activists-following-them-in-minneapolis/article_bf091e4c-2653-59ac-bdd2-aca1c367fdc7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-immigration-agents-draw-guns-and-arrest-activists-following-them-in-minneapolis-6be447/
- Minnesota will revalidate nearly 6,000 Medicaid service providers by summer, officials say · 2026-02-03 · dl_online · https://www.dl-online.com/health/minnesota-will-revalidate-nearly-6-000-medicaid-service-providers-by-summer-officials-say · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-minnesota-will-revalidate-nearly-6000-medicaid-service-providers-by-summer-offic-a6ef0f/
- Minnesota audit process delays payments to Rochester-area autism service providers · 2026-01-24 · postbulletin · https://www.postbulletin.com/health/minnesota-audit-process-delays-payments-to-rochester-area-autism-service-providers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-minnesota-audit-process-delays-payments-to-rochester-area-autism-service-provide-e3d873/
- US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization · 2026-01-23 · abcnews · https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/us-completes-withdrawal-world-health-organization-129472310 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-23-us-completes-withdrawal-from-world-health-organization-4d2102/
- Bay Area county committee passes ICE response plan for future enforcement operations, bans agency from county property · 2026-01-22 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/bay-area-county-committee-passes-ice-response-plan-for-future-enforcement-operations-bans-agency-from/article_ee916ff6-f5b3-54d8-89fc-e1b9bea3759c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-bay-area-county-committee-passes-ice-response-plan-for-future-enforcement-operat-7a2d76/
- Skid Row women's health · 2026-01-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/skid-row-women-s-health-78394067 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-skid-row-womens-health-c44ee3/
- 'Is Alp Addictive? F*ck Yeah, It’s Addictive!' · 2026-01-14 · menshealth · https://www.menshealth.com/health/a69730859/tucker-carlson-nicotine-interview/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-is-alp-addictive-fck-yeah-its-addictive-642688/
- What to know about the massive social services fraud scandal in Minnesota · 2026-01-14 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/what-to-know-about-the-massive-social-services-fraud-scandal-in-minnesota/article_5bee9071-34fd-5e46-9015-1fc0f63261fa.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-what-to-know-about-the-massive-social-services-fraud-scandal-in-minnesota-28f2a7/
- Controversy Erupts Over CDC's Revised Childhood Vaccine Schedule · 2026-01-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/controversy-erupts-over-cdc-s-revised-childhood-vaccine-78141885 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-09-controversy-erupts-over-cdcs-revised-childhood-vaccine-schedule-5693d3/
- Minnesota OLA audit finds weak oversight, fraud risk in DHS grants · 2026-01-08 · duluthnewstribune · https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-ola-audit-finds-weak-oversight-fraud-risk-in-dhs-grants · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-minnesota-ola-audit-finds-weak-oversight-fraud-risk-in-dhs-grants-a5c444/
- ADPH shares how to protect yourself and others from the flu · 2026-01-06 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/adph-shares-how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-the-flu-77956092 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-adph-shares-how-to-protect-yourself-and-others-from-the-flu-8ac101/
### Florida (26)
- Initiative works to strengthen mental health services for kids across Southwest Florida · 2026-06-09 · gulfcoastnewsnow · https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/kids-mental-health-service-southwest-florida/71527995 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-initiative-works-to-strengthen-mental-health-services-for-kids-across-southwest-ab73b6/
- Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults · 2026-06-09 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/melanoma-cases-and-deaths-highest-among-florida-s-older-adults/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-melanoma-cases-and-deaths-highest-among-floridas-older-adults-6ed71d/
- Trust Psychiatry – Mental Health West Palm Beach Launches New Website for Adult Psychiatry, MAT, ADHD Evaluation, and Florida Telepsychiatry · 2026-06-09 · virginislandsdailynews · https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/trust-psychiatry-mental-health-west-palm-beach-launches-new-website-for-adult-psychiatry-mat-adhd/article_8f0e7f3b-2534-5b07-9697-33b93b42c1fd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-trust-psychiatry-mental-health-west-palm-beach-launches-new-website-for-adult-ps-e5549f/
- South Florida Behavioral Clinics Reeling After Medicaid Termination Letters · 2026-06-05 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/06/medicaid-letter-shock-slams-south-florida-therapy-clinics/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-south-florida-behavioral-clinics-reeling-after-medicaid-termination-letters-b054e6/
- AI can predict dementia. Is Florida ready? | Opinion · 2026-06-03 · tallahassee · https://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2026/06/03/ai-can-predict-dementia-is-florida-ready-opinion/90358981007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-ai-can-predict-dementia-is-florida-ready-opinion-cc2f84/
- How Florida hospitals won big in Medicaid funds (just in time) · 2026-05-22 · statnews · https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/21/health-news-how-florida-hospitals-won-medicaid-funds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-how-florida-hospitals-won-big-in-medicaid-funds-just-in-time-f1d238/
- ACA Enrollment Projected to Plunge by 5 Million as Costs Spike, Analysis Shows · 2026-05-21 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/healthpolicy/121362 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-aca-enrollment-projected-to-plunge-by-5-million-as-costs-spike-analysis-shows-71f008/
- Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike · 2026-05-21 · newschannel5 · https://www.newschannel5.com/health/affordable-care-act-enrollment-projected-to-plunge-by-5-million-as-costs-spike · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-affordable-care-act-enrollment-projected-to-plunge-by-5-million-as-costs-spike-3a82fb/
- Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows · 2026-05-21 · griffindailynews · https://www.griffindailynews.com/news/affordable-care-act-enrollment-projected-to-plunge-by-5-million-as-costs-spike-analysis-shows/article_d5217bfc-66f7-564b-b6b4-5488dc84baef.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-affordable-care-act-enrollment-projected-to-plunge-by-5-million-as-costs-spike-a-e86392/
- A SYSTEM 'OVERWHELMED' - Florida promised mental health reform. One family says the system still failed · 2026-05-02 · yoursun · https://www.yoursun.com/charlotte/news/a-system-overwhelmed---florida-promised-mental-health-reform-one-family-says-the-system/article_da0509c6-bd9c-44f9-a73b-6fc9f7b915bb.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-02-a-system-overwhelmed-florida-promised-mental-health-reform-one-family-says-the-s-41d615/
- Florida promised mental health reform; This family says the system still failed · 2026-05-01 · WGCU · https://www.wgcu.org/human-interest/2026-05-01/florida-promised-mental-health-reform-this-family-says-the-system-still-failed · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-01-florida-promised-mental-health-reform-this-family-says-the-system-still-failed-748ee9/
- ‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice system · 2026-04-27 · WKMG · https://www.clickorlando.com/news/investigators/2026/04/27/house-of-cards-mental-health-crisis-in-floridas-criminal-justice-system/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-27-house-of-cards-mental-health-crisis-in-floridas-criminal-justice-system-bb6f13/
- U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 University of South Florida graduate programs ... · 2026-04-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-university-of-south-florida-graduate-programs/article_ec44bf40-24f2-5cfe-b4ae-1a2d588f1f85.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-us-news-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-university-of-south-florida-graduate-pro-e639c2/
- Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Named Cancer Center of Excellence in Florida · 2026-03-25 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tampa-general-hospital-and-usf-health-named-cancer-center-of-excellence-in-florida-302723416.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-tampa-general-hospital-and-usf-health-named-cancer-center-of-excellence-in-flori-496b7d/
- Healing Speak Counseling Highlights Specialized Trauma Therapy Services in West Palm Beach, Florida · 2026-03-01 · norfolkdailynews · https://norfolkdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/healing-speak-counseling-highlights-specialized-trauma-therapy-services-in-west-palm-beach-florida/article_df6f1c76-aaab-545b-b1d5-4de479bc9d2c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-healing-speak-counseling-highlights-specialized-trauma-therapy-services-in-west-dea733/
- Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health · 2026-02-25 · carrollspaper · https://carrollspaper.com/lifestyles/health/florida-s-proposed-cuts-to-aids-drug-program-threaten-patient-care-and-public-health/article_0610f865-a2f4-5e00-96e4-78dd766c3b0c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-floridas-proposed-cuts-to-aids-drug-program-threaten-patient-care-and-public-hea-e53d77/
- Head to Head Survey: InnovAge (NASDAQ:INNV) vs. Embecta (NASDAQ:EMBC) · 2026-02-21 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/02/20/head-to-head-survey-innovage-nasdaqinnv-vs-embecta-nasdaqembc.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-head-to-head-survey-innovage-nasdaqinnv-vs-embecta-nasdaqembc-e0f5c9/
- AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST · 2026-02-20 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-in-brief-at-11-04-p-m-est/article_8e75592e-ddee-5bc7-9c37-dde26e808cd6.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-ap-news-in-brief-at-1104-pm-est-3ea720/
- In Tampa, storm-weary residents detail the costs of extreme weather · 2026-02-20 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/in-tampa-storm-weary-residents-detail-the-costs-of-extreme-weather/article_db7098d1-3df4-56b8-b194-5af8100f24b2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-in-tampa-storm-weary-residents-detail-the-costs-of-extreme-weather-44b034/
- Florida’s stalled Medicaid plan is putting lives at risk · 2026-02-10 · floridatoday · https://www.floridatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/02/10/florida-medicaid-delay-endangers-care-access/88595322007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-floridas-stalled-medicaid-plan-is-putting-lives-at-risk-2ec90f/
- Florida couple involved in embryo mix-up during IVF. What is IVF? · 2026-02-04 · floridatoday · https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2026/02/03/what-is-ivf-embryo-mix-up-in-florida/88487929007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-florida-couple-involved-in-embryo-mix-up-during-ivf-what-is-ivf-fb9ebf/
- Florida couple in embryo mix-up looking for baby's bio parents · 2026-02-03 · floridatoday · https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2026/02/02/florida-couple-embryo-mix-up-ivf-orlando-fertility-clinic/88468512007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-florida-couple-in-embryo-mix-up-looking-for-babys-bio-parents-3f0ce7/
- Brit woman who 'flew to US to be murdered' lured by chilling tactics of man · 2026-01-11 · themirror · https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/brit-woman-who-flew-murdered-1611138 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-brit-woman-who-flew-to-us-to-be-murdered-lured-by-chilling-tactics-of-man-e3b3fb/
- Clear data on alcohol and emerging data on THC support advice not to use. · 2026-01-10 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/clear-data-on-alcohol-and-emerging-data-on-thc-support-78188556 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-clear-data-on-alcohol-and-emerging-data-on-thc-support-advice-not-to-use-46a8b9/
- Muscles and Mocktails: Health and Wellness Gains Buzz Among Young People as More Ditch Alcohol · 2026-01-01 · breitbart · https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/12/31/muscles-and-mocktails-health-and-wellness-gains-buzz-among-young-people-as-more-ditch-alcohol/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-01-muscles-and-mocktails-health-and-wellness-gains-buzz-among-young-people-as-more-a4521a/
- Good News: Your Coffee Habit May Be Making You Biologically Younger · 2025-12-30 · vegnews · https://vegnews.com/coffee-may-be-making-you-younger · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-good-news-your-coffee-habit-may-be-making-you-biologically-younger-6de3ec/
### Colorado (25)
- Healthy Colorado: Improving hormones and mental health for Men’s Health Month · 2026-06-05 · krdo · https://krdo.com/health/healthy-colorado/2026/06/04/healthy-colorado-improving-hormones-and-mental-health-for-mens-health-month/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-healthy-colorado-improving-hormones-and-mental-health-for-mens-health-month-f0e067/
- New Colorado laws require health inspections of ICE facilities, aim to reduce cost of homeowners insurance · 2026-06-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/new-colorado-laws-require-health-inspections-of-ice-facilities-aim-to-reduce-cost-of-homeowners/article_ad87f3ea-47f4-5e32-bb0a-c8c10edbe431.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-new-colorado-laws-require-health-inspections-of-ice-facilities-aim-to-reduce-cos-5effc2/
- Colorado Behavioral Health Administration to share addiction recovery resources in Grand Lake · 2026-05-14 · skyhinews · https://www.skyhinews.com/news/colorado-behavioral-health-administration-to-share-addiction-recovery-resources-in-grand-lake/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-colorado-behavioral-health-administration-to-share-addiction-recovery-resources-9d4666/
- Denver Nonprofit Goes to War With Colorado's Mental Health Meltdown · 2026-05-14 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/05/denver-nonprofit-goes-to-war-with-colorado-s-mental-health-meltdown/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-denver-nonprofit-goes-to-war-with-colorados-mental-health-meltdown-2d316f/
- Colorado legislators back psychedelic drug research · 2026-05-05 · blackchronicle · https://blackchronicle.com/healthcare/colorado-legislators-back-psychedelic-drug-research/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-colorado-legislators-back-psychedelic-drug-research-bf39e8/
- Limits to health insurance program for immigrants approved by Colorado lawmakers · 2026-04-22 · kiowacountypress_net · https://kiowacountypress.net/content/limits-health-insurance-program-immigrants-approved-colorado-lawmakers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-limits-to-health-insurance-program-for-immigrants-approved-by-colorado-lawmakers-5a1d74/
- April Spike in Crises Has Colorado Kids Packing ERs, Doctors Warn Parents · 2026-04-15 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/april-spike-in-crises-has-colorado-kids-packing-ers-doctors-warn-parents/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-april-spike-in-crises-has-colorado-kids-packing-ers-doctors-warn-parents-098d7c/
- Supreme Court ruling on Colorado conversion therapy case is not a clear win for conservatives · 2026-04-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/supreme-court-ruling-on-colorado-conversion-therapy-case-is-not-a-clear-win-for-conservatives/article_20fd5167-abb0-5905-9fa8-16db8c9a5e4b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-supreme-court-ruling-on-colorado-conversion-therapy-case-is-not-a-clear-win-for-ae0a26/
- Colorado Legislation Creates Private Right to Sue Over Conversion Therapy Following Supreme Court Ruling · 2026-04-02 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-04-02-colorado-legislation-private-right-sue-conversion-therapy.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-colorado-legislation-creates-private-right-to-sue-over-conversion-therapy-follow-f81703/
- Colorado begins planning major rural health care reform with $200M this year · 2026-03-17 · the_journal · https://www.the-journal.com/articles/colorado-begins-planning-major-rural-health-care-reform-with-200m-this-year/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-colorado-begins-planning-major-rural-health-care-reform-with-200m-this-year-722db7/
- Golden wisdom: Experts and Grand County’s super seniors say fitness, social engagement and finances are key to longevity · 2026-03-08 · skyhinews · https://www.skyhinews.com/news/summit-county-aging-success-fitness-social-engagement-finances-longevity-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-08-golden-wisdom-experts-and-grand-countys-super-seniors-say-fitness-social-engagem-5c407d/
- Golden wisdom: Experts and Summit County’s super seniors say fitness, social engagement and finances are key to longevity · 2026-03-06 · summitdaily · https://www.summitdaily.com/news/summit-county-aging-success-fitness-social-engagement-finances-longevity-202/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-golden-wisdom-experts-and-summit-countys-super-seniors-say-fitness-social-engage-8b7043/
- Upgrade Labs to open Boulder wellness center · 2026-03-06 · dailycamera · https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/03/04/upgrade-labs-to-open-boulder-wellness-center/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-upgrade-labs-to-open-boulder-wellness-center-db14f7/
- Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why · 2026-02-27 · themountainpress · https://www.themountainpress.com/lifestyles/health/fewer-new-moms-are-dying-in-colorado-naloxone-might-be-one-reason-why/article_b8420edc-1d4e-5a7d-ab85-671ba04fba7b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-27-fewer-new-moms-are-dying-in-colorado-naloxone-might-be-one-reason-why-45c603/
- NMDOT sets aside $8M to raise rails at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge · 2026-02-20 · taosnews · https://www.taosnews.com/public-safety/nmdot-sets-aside-8m-to-raise-rails-at-rio-grande-gorge-bridge/article_c145a2e2-d81d-5f68-b3bf-022bddaf71e5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-nmdot-sets-aside-8m-to-raise-rails-at-rio-grande-gorge-bridge-d8c8ae/
- Colorado sues to block Trump administration from cutting public health grants · 2026-02-12 · journaladvocate · https://www.journal-advocate.com/2026/02/11/colorado-sues-trump-public-health-grants/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-colorado-sues-to-block-trump-administration-from-cutting-public-health-grants-83e1cc/
- Fear, tears and stress: Workers allege toxic culture inside Colorado’s Behavioral Health Administration · 2026-02-03 · fortmorgantimes · https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2026/02/02/behavioral-health-administration-colorado-dannette-smith-investigation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-03-fear-tears-and-stress-workers-allege-toxic-culture-inside-colorados-behavioral-h-caa5ea/
- Parents of transgender kids sue Children’s Hospital Colorado for pausing gender-affirming care · 2026-01-22 · reporterherald · https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/01/21/childrens-hospital-colorado-sued-transgender-gender-affirming/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-parents-of-transgender-kids-sue-childrens-hospital-colorado-for-pausing-gender-a-554a80/
- Full-Spectrum CBD Oil: Top Sources for the Most Potent Hemp Oils · 2026-01-08 · samessenger · https://www.samessenger.com/cannabis/full-spectrum-cbd-oil-top-sources-for-most-potent-hemp-oils/article_5d2497ee-a903-11ef-b5e7-b3244bce93c2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-full-spectrum-cbd-oil-top-sources-for-the-most-potent-hemp-oils-6b5bb7/
- Childhood vaccines · 2026-01-07 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/childhood-vaccines-78045722 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-childhood-vaccines-29da90/
- Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health pause gender-affirming care for minors again · 2026-01-07 · fortmorgantimes · https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/2026/01/06/childrens-hospital-colorado-denver-health-gender-affirming-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-childrens-hospital-colorado-denver-health-pause-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-c47df8/
- If someone’s always late, is it time blindness, or are they just being rude? · 2026-01-06 · reporterherald · https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/01/05/time-blindness/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-if-someones-always-late-is-it-time-blindness-or-are-they-just-being-rude-413870/
- Colorado program finds foster care for people’s pets as they recover from addiction, abuse, mental health issues · 2026-01-02 · reporterherald · https://www.reporterherald.com/2026/01/01/pawsitive-recovery-pet-foster-addiction/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-02-colorado-program-finds-foster-care-for-peoples-pets-as-they-recover-from-addicti-aa332a/
- Rural Colorado hospitals, health centers expected to see $1B in federal investments over next 5 years · 2025-12-31 · vaildaily · https://www.vaildaily.com/news/colorado-federal-funding-rural-health-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-rural-colorado-hospitals-health-centers-expected-to-see-1b-in-federal-investment-37a44d/
- Feeling overwhelmed this holiday? Colorado says help is just a call away · 2025-12-26 · CBS News · https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/feeling-overwhelmed-holiday-colorado-help-988-mental-health-lifeline/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-feeling-overwhelmed-this-holiday-colorado-says-help-is-just-a-call-away-a3f5c2/
### Utah (22)
- Utah suicide rates twice national average, Summit County Health Department says · 2026-06-10 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/west/utah/utah-suicide-rates-twice-national-average-summit-county-health-department-says/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-utah-suicide-rates-twice-national-average-summit-county-health-department-says-967cb2/
- A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic's IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah · 2026-05-27 · KSL NewsRadio · https://kslnewsradio.com/sponsored/a-new-standard-of-care-how-harper-clinics-iop-is-changing-the-face-of-mental-health-treatment-in-utah/2304079/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-27-a-new-standard-of-care-how-harper-clinics-iop-is-changing-the-face-of-mental-hea-f4dd9a/
- Pingree Center eyes relocation to provide convenient access to autism services for Utah families · 2026-05-10 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/pingree-center-eyes-relocation-to-provide-convenient-access-83173729 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-pingree-center-eyes-relocation-to-provide-convenient-access-to-autism-services-f-5d20f6/
- Is Utah short behavioral health beds? 'Word on the street' is yes, but audit says state lacks data · 2026-04-17 · lexingtonchronicle · https://www.lexingtonchronicle.com/premium/stories/is-utah-short-behavioral-health-beds-word-on-the-street-is-yes-but-audit-says-state-lacks,175291 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-is-utah-short-behavioral-health-beds-word-on-the-street-is-yes-but-audit-says-st-22fad1/
- Is Utah short behavioral health beds? ‘Word on the street’ is yes, but audit says state lacks data · 2026-04-17 · t_g · http://shelbyville.staging.communityq.com/premium/stories/is-utah-short-behavioral-health-beds-word-on-the-street-is-yes-but-audit-says-state-lacks,214321 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-is-utah-short-behavioral-health-beds-word-on-the-street-is-yes-but-audit-says-st-6edf54/
- National study finds Utahns' anxiety has increased by nearly 18 percent since 2022 · 2026-04-17 · cedarcityutah · https://www.cedarcityutah.com/life/national-study-finds-utahns-anxiety-has-increased-by-nearly-18-percent-since-2022/article_52751da5-f81d-5a28-89d5-cb7ed2bc7228.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-national-study-finds-utahns-anxiety-has-increased-by-nearly-18-percent-since-202-d8952f/
- San Francisco Confirms First Measles Case Since 2019, in an Unvaccinated Infant · 2026-04-16 · kqed_org · https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2026/04/15/measles-san-francisco-baby-mmr-vaccines-international-travel-children-outbreak/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-san-francisco-confirms-first-measles-case-since-2019-in-an-unvaccinated-infant-8cbd97/
- Southern Utah physician launches retreat to help doctors combat 'almost inevitable' burnout · 2026-04-03 · cedarcityutah · https://www.cedarcityutah.com/life/southern-utah-physician-launches-retreat-to-help-doctors-combat-almost-inevitable-burnout/article_18169f69-9dd5-5600-96ca-5a825385558b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-southern-utah-physician-launches-retreat-to-help-doctors-combat-almost-inevitabl-348d90/
- 'More psych than we can handle': Utah nursing homes struggle to address residents' mental health needs · 2026-03-25 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/more-psych-than-we-can-handle-utah-nursing-homes-81418706 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-more-psych-than-we-can-handle-utah-nursing-homes-struggle-to-address-residents-m-1edd8c/
- DARVO Is Trending Amid Resurfaced Taylor Frankie Paul Video. What Is It? · 2026-03-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/darvo-is-trending-amid-resurfaced-taylor-frankie-paul-81256366 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-22-darvo-is-trending-amid-resurfaced-taylor-frankie-paul-video-what-is-it-593364/
- Spring cleaning tips that go beyond dusting and mopping · 2026-03-09 · bonnercountydailybee · https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/08/spring-cleaning-tips-that-go-beyond-dusting-and-mopping/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-09-spring-cleaning-tips-that-go-beyond-dusting-and-mopping-7cd519/
- Amare Global Launches Amare NeuCollagenTM, A Neu Kind of Collagen Designed for Total-Body Wellness · 2026-03-08 · tucson · https://tucson.com/online_features/press_releases/article_d9d91be5-918f-5929-9735-367e7b66e325.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-08-amare-global-launches-amare-neucollagentm-a-neu-kind-of-collagen-designed-for-to-5da17e/
- Provo Psych Campus Shakeup: Utah State Hospital Maps 15-Year Overhaul · 2026-02-21 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/02/provo-psych-campus-shakeup-utah-state-hospital-maps-15-year-overhaul/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-provo-psych-campus-shakeup-utah-state-hospital-maps-15-year-overhaul-67140f/
- Utah bill takes aim at ‘ghost’ mental health providers, long wait times · 2026-02-18 · cedarcityutah · https://www.cedarcityutah.com/news/utah-bill-takes-aim-at-ghost-mental-health-providers-long-wait-times/article_4d0e8efe-4eaf-584a-8c4a-386f18b591aa.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-utah-bill-takes-aim-at-ghost-mental-health-providers-long-wait-times-e22b42/
- Kratom has given and taken from chronic pain patients — will Utah ban it? · 2026-02-11 · kiowacountypress_net · https://kiowacountypress.net/content/kratom-has-given-and-taken-chronic-pain-patients-will-utah-ban-it · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-kratom-has-given-and-taken-from-chronic-pain-patients-will-utah-ban-it-c16e9d/
- We Know Our Pets Make Us Happy. They May Also Be Making Us Live Longer. · 2026-01-22 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/we-know-our-pets-make-us-happy-they-may-also-be-making-us-78696198 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-we-know-our-pets-make-us-happy-they-may-also-be-making-us-live-longer-2cbbe5/
- Recipe: Citrus breakfast loaf that boosts winter wellness · 2026-01-07 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/recipe-citrus-breakfast-loaf-that-boosts-winter-wellness-77998057 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-recipe-citrus-breakfast-loaf-that-boosts-winter-wellness-db9b22/
- 3 simple exercises to kickstart your 2026 fitness goals · 2026-01-03 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/3-simple-exercises-to-kickstart-your-2026-fitness-goals-77890294 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-3-simple-exercises-to-kickstart-your-2026-fitness-goals-a39030/
- Discovery Channel star Chad Ollinger claimed cellmate he killed was pedophile · 2025-12-31 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/discovery-channel-star-chad-ollinger-claimed-cellmate-he-killed-was-pedophile/article_fa7473c9-a7e3-5f78-a2ba-c3b1aed83779.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-discovery-channel-star-chad-ollinger-claimed-cellmate-he-killed-was-pedophile-6cc1bd/
- Head Injuries Linked To Suicide Risk, Researchers Say · 2025-12-31 · ttownmedia · https://www.ttownmedia.com/lifestyles/health/head-injuries-linked-to-suicide-risk-researchers-say/article_a5450ced-d4b8-5a5d-94bd-dfef42be947a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-head-injuries-linked-to-suicide-risk-researchers-say-08078a/
- Utah receives $195 million in federal funding to support rural healthcare in 2026 · 2025-12-31 · hjnews · https://www.hjnews.com/news/local/utah-receives-195-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-rural-healthcare-in-2026/article_11340dab-1680-49ab-a713-555713f32fc8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-utah-receives-195-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-rural-healthcare-in-2026-4e5c0a/
- Utah health data reveals disconnect between parents and teens over mental health · 2025-12-27 · Cache Valley Daily · https://www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/utah-health-data-reveals-disconnect-between-parents-and-teens-over-mental-health/article_6428af79-2502-487e-9ea0-05633c11b431.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-utah-health-data-reveals-disconnect-between-parents-and-teens-over-mental-health-ad606c/
### Maine (21)
- Graham Platner gets a lift from friendly Maine crowd after week of damage control in Senate campaign · 2026-06-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/graham-platner-gets-a-lift-from-friendly-maine-crowd-after-week-of-damage-control-in/article_8084dd7a-d879-5041-bf42-085862126188.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-graham-platner-gets-a-lift-from-friendly-maine-crowd-after-week-of-damage-contro-2500f1/
- Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary · 2026-06-07 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/graham-platner-says-maine-voters-will-have-my-back-despite-scandals-ahead-of-senate-primary/article_64e04a67-427b-5692-a9ab-8774be86f181.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-graham-platner-says-maine-voters-will-have-my-back-despite-scandals-ahead-of-sen-e611a7/
- Does Maine have the country’s worst child abuse rate? | Fact brief · 2026-05-20 · sunjournal · https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/05/19/does-maine-have-the-countrys-worst-child-abuse-rate-fact-brief/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-does-maine-have-the-countrys-worst-child-abuse-rate-fact-brief-c7a442/
- ConvenientMD Primary Care Expands Portsmouth Team With 3 New Providers · 2026-05-17 · patch · https://patch.com/new-hampshire/portsmouth-nh/convenientmd-primary-care-expands-portsmouth-team-3-new-providers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-convenientmd-primary-care-expands-portsmouth-team-with-3-new-providers-5a91e4/
- As GLP-1 use rises in Maine, insurance is less likely to cover the medications · 2026-05-14 · pressherald · https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/14/as-glp-1-use-rises-in-maine-insurance-is-less-likely-to-cover-the-medications/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-as-glp-1-use-rises-in-maine-insurance-is-less-likely-to-cover-the-medications-301ac7/
- Bullying and politics fuel suicide risk for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults, survey finds · 2026-05-09 · medicalxpress · https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-bullying-politics-fuel-suicide-lgbtq.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-bullying-and-politics-fuel-suicide-risk-for-lgbtq-teens-and-young-adults-survey-5e1042/
- New Togus VA facility brings residential substance use treatment to Maine · 2026-04-26 · WABI · https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/04/26/new-togus-va-facility-brings-residential-substance-use-treatment-maine/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-new-togus-va-facility-brings-residential-substance-use-treatment-to-maine-66d786/
- 'There's going to be a lot of success stories': Togus VA opens new substance use treatment center for Maine veterans · 2026-04-26 · newscentermaine.com · https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/life/people/maine-veterans-resources/togus-va-medical-center-substance-use-treatment-maine-veterans-augusta/97-ccdedffe-574a-45ee-9a1b-04baf637d4f2 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-theres-going-to-be-a-lot-of-success-stories-togus-va-opens-new-substance-use-tre-c27edf/
- MaineHealth Franklin Hospital to double emergency room capacity · 2026-04-17 · sunjournal · https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/04/16/mainehealth-franklin-hospital-to-double-emergency-room-capacity/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-mainehealth-franklin-hospital-to-double-emergency-room-capacity-be3086/
- Why were MaineCare services for children altered without public conversation? | Opinion · 2026-04-07 · sunjournal · https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/04/07/why-were-mainecare-services-for-children-altered-without-public-conversation-opinion/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-07-why-were-mainecare-services-for-children-altered-without-public-conversation-opi-7d6a70/
- All Mainers need relief from rising cost of health care · 2026-04-03 · bangordailynews · https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/04/03/opinion/opinion-contributor/mainers-need-relief-rising-cost-of-health-care-joam40zk0w/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-all-mainers-need-relief-from-rising-cost-of-health-care-78a0bf/
- Central Maine Healthcare CEO quietly replaced after acquisition by nonprofit · 2026-03-29 · sunjournal · https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/03/27/central-maine-healthcare-ceo-quietly-replaced-after-acquisition-by-nonprofit/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-central-maine-healthcare-ceo-quietly-replaced-after-acquisition-by-nonprofit-6a86e8/
- Lawmakers should strengthen Maine’s behavioral health safety net · 2026-03-19 · bangordailynews · https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/19/opinion/opinion-contributor/lawmakers-should-strengthen-maines-behavioral-health-safety-net-joam40zk0w/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-lawmakers-should-strengthen-maines-behavioral-health-safety-net-5e5495/
- Reimbursement bill threatens Maine’s system of health care | Opinion · 2026-03-17 · pressherald · https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/17/reimbursement-bill-threatens-maines-system-of-health-care-opinion/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-reimbursement-bill-threatens-maines-system-of-health-care-opinion-e1b118/
- Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids · 2026-03-10 · centralmaine · https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/03/09/advocates-say-medicaid-rule-changes-would-cut-disability-services-for-some-maine-kids/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-advocates-say-medicaid-rule-changes-would-cut-disability-services-for-some-maine-fb57b1/
- Maine children deserve a dedicated voice to advocate for them · 2026-03-10 · bangordailynews · https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/10/opinion/opinion-contributor/maine-children-deserve-a-dedicated-voice-to-advocate-for-them-joam40zk0w/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-maine-children-deserve-a-dedicated-voice-to-advocate-for-them-11e9ae/
- Local governments across Maine spent $3 million in opioid settlement funds last year · 2026-03-05 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/ap/state/local-governments-across-maine-spent-3-million-in-opioid-settlement-funds-last-year/article_c2e35ba4-e610-5729-a691-dc0f6b5f422e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-local-governments-across-maine-spent-3-million-in-opioid-settlement-funds-last-y-d3beea/
- Maine hospitals, health reform advocates spar over proposed bill to regulate prices · 2026-02-25 · centralmaine · https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/02/24/maine-hospitals-health-reform-advocates-spar-over-proposed-bill-to-regulate-prices/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-maine-hospitals-health-reform-advocates-spar-over-proposed-bill-to-regulate-pric-259189/
- Citizen journalists, citizen sleuths helping to unravel the tangle of Epstein documents · 2026-02-24 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/citizen-journalists-citizen-sleuths-helping-to-unravel-the-tangle-of-epstein-documents/article_7a26e1b6-6b25-587b-beba-9eacc2bc654d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-citizen-journalists-citizen-sleuths-helping-to-unravel-the-tangle-of-epstein-doc-84329f/
- How common is MaineCare fraud? · 2026-01-18 · centralmaine · https://www.centralmaine.com/2026/01/18/how-common-is-mainecare-fraud/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-18-how-common-is-mainecare-fraud-598b57/
- Maine to get $190M in federal funding to improve rural health care access · 2025-12-31 · bangordailynews · https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/12/30/state/state-health/maine-rural-health-program-funds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-maine-to-get-190m-in-federal-funding-to-improve-rural-health-care-access-4220e7/
### Pennsylvania (21)
- What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust · 2026-06-06 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/what-pennsylvania-s-ai-chatbot-lawsuit-teaches-us-about-the-psychology-behind-medical-trust/article_678fe53e-2cf7-5086-8af7-5ab4529fffba.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-what-pennsylvanias-ai-chatbot-lawsuit-teaches-us-about-the-psychology-behind-med-2ab6fc/
- In HelloNation, Veterinary Expert Dr. Ashley Deforno Explains Why Preventive Pet Care Matters in Rural Pennsylvania · 2026-05-18 · nynewscast · https://nynewscast.com/in-hellonation-veterinary-expert-dr-ashley-deforno-explains-why-preventive-pet-care-matters-in-rural-pennsylvania-220175/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-in-hellonation-veterinary-expert-dr-ashley-deforno-explains-why-preventive-pet-c-f8276d/
- Pennsylvania sues Character.AI for chatbots that pose as licensed doctors · 2026-05-18 · completeaitraining · https://completeaitraining.com/news/pennsylvania-sues-characterai-for-chatbots-that-pose-as/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-pennsylvania-sues-characterai-for-chatbots-that-pose-as-licensed-doctors-40dc09/
- Family sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT gave 19-year-old deadly drug advice before fatal overdose · 2026-05-14 · scrippsnews · https://www.scrippsnews.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/family-sues-openai-alleging-chatgpt-gave-19-year-old-deadly-drug-advice-before-fatal-overdose · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-family-sues-openai-alleging-chatgpt-gave-19-year-old-deadly-drug-advice-before-f-f357d4/
- Understanding the Health Paradox: Study Explores Factors Influencing White Men's Well-Being · 2026-05-14 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/understanding-the-health-paradox-study-explores-factors-influencing-white-men-s-well-being/?sc=rsmn · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-understanding-the-health-paradox-study-explores-factors-influencing-white-mens-w-bfdac6/
- Pennsylvania is getting $193M for rural health. What comes next? · 2026-05-09 · wesa_fm · https://www.wesa.fm/health-science-tech/2026-05-08/pennsylvania-rural-health-funds-what-comes-next · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-pennsylvania-is-getting-193m-for-rural-health-what-comes-next-3ae04f/
- Is suboxone the answer? The $36M addiction treatment of choice in Pennsylvania prisons is raising questions. · 2026-05-03 · CBS News · https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pennsylvania-prisons-suboxone-use/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-is-suboxone-the-answer-the-36m-addiction-treatment-of-choice-in-pennsylvania-pri-e9fe2c/
- Cases of syphilis and other STIs drop in Pennsylvania, new data shows, as local counties ramp up prevention and testing · 2026-04-25 · whyy · https://whyy.org/articles/sti-case-rates-drop-pennsylvania/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-cases-of-syphilis-and-other-stis-drop-in-pennsylvania-new-data-shows-as-local-co-6f2c30/
- Who Pays for Hospice Care in a Nursing Home? · 2026-04-25 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/04/who-pays-for-hospice-care-in-a-nursing-home/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-who-pays-for-hospice-care-in-a-nursing-home-72e2af/
- Rural hospitals are closing across Pennsylvania and the US − the reasons probably aren’t what you think · 2026-04-15 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/features/health/rural-hospitals-are-closing-across-pennsylvania-and-the-us-the-reasons-probably-aren-t-what/article_301907f5-c617-595a-b029-b210f8f786b7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-rural-hospitals-are-closing-across-pennsylvania-and-the-us-the-reasons-probably-1887d1/
- Why rural hospitals in Pennsylvania and across the country are closing in increasing numbers – 5 myths about rural health care · 2026-04-15 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/features/health/why-rural-hospitals-in-pennsylvania-and-across-the-country-are-closing-in-increasing-numbers-5/article_cdd8c398-104b-5c95-8f88-12fd43e57412.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-why-rural-hospitals-in-pennsylvania-and-across-the-country-are-closing-in-increa-447f02/
- Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania Earns Fourth Consecutive Full Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance · 2026-03-17 · eagletribune · https://www.eagletribune.com/region/magellan-behavioral-health-of-pennsylvania-earns-fourth-consecutive-full-accreditation-from-the-national-committee-for/article_a882a776-b121-5953-8638-0bfd3957473f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-magellan-behavioral-health-of-pennsylvania-earns-fourth-consecutive-full-accredi-cf5ae1/
- Pennsylvania parents, families call for statewide grief support services for overdose and drug-related losses · 2026-03-16 · wesa_fm · https://www.wesa.fm/health-science-tech/2026-03-16/pa-grief-support-services-opioid-settlement · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-16-pennsylvania-parents-families-call-for-statewide-grief-support-services-for-over-82ffe4/
- Guest columnist: Is healthcare a right or a commodity? · 2026-02-18 · state_journal · https://state-journal.com/2026/02/17/guest-columnist-is-healthcare-a-right-or-a-commodity/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-guest-columnist-is-healthcare-a-right-or-a-commodity-819dbc/
- Shapiro wants Pennsylvania to regulate AI chatbots. How would that work? · 2026-02-09 · wesa_fm · https://www.wesa.fm/health-science-tech/2026-02-09/shapiro-pennsylvania-regulate-ai-chatbots · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-09-shapiro-wants-pennsylvania-to-regulate-ai-chatbots-how-would-that-work-49702f/
- Legislators reconsider violence prevention in schools · 2026-01-08 · cumberlink · https://cumberlink.com/news/state-regional/pennsylvania/article_24b6b76e-74cd-5d73-aad8-38e45b00f8f2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-legislators-reconsider-violence-prevention-in-schools-718305/
- ‘It’s confusing. It’s painful’: Kohberger sister breaks silence in NYT report · 2026-01-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/it-s-confusing-it-s-painful-kohberger-sister-breaks-silence-in-nyt-report/article_a88791c2-f238-547a-b03a-56a4f9c7b027.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-04-its-confusing-its-painful-kohberger-sister-breaks-silence-in-nyt-report-32ef9e/
- Pennsylvania nursing home ranked among best in the country · 2025-12-31 · yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pennsylvania-nursing-home-ranked-among-151640776.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-pennsylvania-nursing-home-ranked-among-best-in-the-country-1ab26d/
- Pennsylvania health care in 2025 · 2025-12-30 · bradfordera · https://www.bradfordera.com/2025/12/29/pennsylvania-health-care-2025/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-pennsylvania-health-care-in-2025-6349bd/
- Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County implementing involuntary outpatient mental health care services · 2025-12-28 · whyy · https://whyy.org/articles/allegheny-county-pennsylvania-involuntary-outpatient-mental-health-care-services/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-pennsylvanias-allegheny-county-implementing-involuntary-outpatient-mental-health-4cebc4/
- Pennsylvania's Allegheny County implementing involuntary outpatient mental health care services · 2025-12-27 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/involuntary-outpatient-treatment-f26210 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-pennsylvanias-allegheny-county-implementing-involuntary-outpatient-mental-health-df874c/
### Georgia (19)
- Interdisciplinary research at Georgia Southern shows striking trends in suicide risk among educators · 2026-06-10 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/06/09/interdisciplinary-research-at-georgia-southern-shows-striking-trends-in-suicide-risk-among-educators · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-interdisciplinary-research-at-georgia-southern-shows-striking-trends-in-suicide-704d05/
- Georgia Southern graduate’s journey from caregiver to mammographer · 2026-05-22 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/05/21/georgia-southern-graduates-journey-from-caregiver-to-mammographer · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-georgia-southern-graduates-journey-from-caregiver-to-mammographer-ca6994/
- Personal Perspective: Learning when to bloom, rest, and step into what's next. · 2026-05-10 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/personal-perspective-learning-when-to-bloom-rest-and-83141175 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-personal-perspective-learning-when-to-bloom-rest-and-step-into-whats-next-1f13b7/
- Georgia Southern graduate student redefines fitness culture while fostering a passion for teaching both in and out of the classroom · 2026-05-08 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/05/07/georgia-southern-graduate-student-redefines-fitness-culture-while-fostering-a-passion-for-teaching-both-in-and-out-of-the-classroom · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-georgia-southern-graduate-student-redefines-fitness-culture-while-fostering-a-pa-470061/
- Georgia Mental Health Policy Partnership wants lawmakers to enforce Mental Health Parity Act · 2026-04-26 · Georgia Public Broadcasting · https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/02/20/georgia-mental-health-policy-partnership-wants-lawmakers-enforce-mental-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-georgia-mental-health-policy-partnership-wants-lawmakers-to-enforce-mental-healt-bb8bbc/
- Feds warn of potent opioid spreading in Georgia, Southeast · 2026-04-25 · wrdw · https://www.wrdw.com/2026/04/24/feds-warn-potent-opioid-spreading-georgia-southeast/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-feds-warn-of-potent-opioid-spreading-in-georgia-southeast-46935d/
- Georgia Southern clinic continues to improve access to speech therapy resources ahead of Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026 · 2026-03-25 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/03/24/georgia-southern-clinic-continues-to-improve-access-to-speech-therapy-resources-ahead-of-parkinsons-awareness-month-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-georgia-southern-clinic-continues-to-improve-access-to-speech-therapy-resources-9e7ebd/
- Georgia mental health hospital expansion draws hundreds of millions in funding · 2026-03-12 · wrdw · https://www.wrdw.com/2026/03/11/georgia-mental-health-hospital-expansion-draws-hundreds-millions-funding/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-georgia-mental-health-hospital-expansion-draws-hundreds-of-millions-in-funding-78cf10/
- Atlanta Recovery Place Expands Adult Addiction Treatment Services in Georgia · 2026-03-10 · norfolkdailynews · https://norfolkdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/atlanta-recovery-place-expands-adult-addiction-treatment-services-in-georgia/article_953146a7-fbdb-5b2e-ad34-cc6e900ba04b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-atlanta-recovery-place-expands-adult-addiction-treatment-services-in-georgia-1f74fa/
- “I hear you, but I don’t understand you:” Listening changes may begin earlier than you think, Georgia Southern research finds · 2026-03-05 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/03/04/i-hear-you-but-i-dont-understand-you-listening-changes-may-begin-earlier-than-you-think-georgia-southern-research-finds · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-i-hear-you-but-i-dont-understand-you-listening-changes-may-begin-earlier-than-yo-74f8e0/
- Emory Throws Lifeline to Georgia Kids as Addiction Crisis Skews Younger · 2026-03-04 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/03/emory-throws-lifeline-to-georgia-kids-as-addiction-crisis-skews-younger/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-04-emory-throws-lifeline-to-georgia-kids-as-addiction-crisis-skews-younger-ef3e86/
- Wellroot opens 2 new behavioral health clinics in Georgia as 'vaccine' against mental illness · 2026-03-01 · Georgia Public Broadcasting · https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/02/27/wellroot-opens-2-new-behavioral-health-clinics-in-georgia-vaccine-against-mental · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-wellroot-opens-2-new-behavioral-health-clinics-in-georgia-as-vaccine-against-men-aa36a1/
- Georgia Southern launches Care Station in Vidalia · 2026-02-24 · georgiasouthern_edu · https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/2026/02/23/georgia-southern-launches-care-station-in-vidaliapublic-ribbon-cutting-scheduled-for-march-4 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-georgia-southern-launches-care-station-in-vidalia-d2b65f/
- Bernie Kosar celebrates 3-month milestone of liver transplant surgery · 2026-02-18 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/bernie-kosar-celebrates-3-month-milestone-of-liver-79899849 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-bernie-kosar-celebrates-3-month-milestone-of-liver-transplant-surgery-efc627/
- A nonprofit looking to knock out college suicides steps into the ring at TCU · 2026-02-14 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-02-13/a-nonprofit-looking-to-knock-out-college-suicides-steps-into-the-ring-at-tcu · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-a-nonprofit-looking-to-knock-out-college-suicides-steps-into-the-ring-at-tcu-4c3666/
- When Suicidal Calls Come In, Who Answers? Georgia Crisis Line Response Rates Reveal Gaps · 2026-01-28 · KFF Health News · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/georgia-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-hotline-response-rates-hang-up-mental-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-28-when-suicidal-calls-come-in-who-answers-georgia-crisis-line-response-rates-revea-120643/
- Jason Tartick Says He's 'Struggling' With 'Social' Part of Dry January · 2026-01-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/jason-tartick-says-he-s-struggling-with-social-part-of-78296105 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-jason-tartick-says-hes-struggling-with-social-part-of-dry-january-a36fb3/
- Rockstar fitness routine: Could you survive Mick Jagger’s brutal workout? · 2026-01-03 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/rockstar-fitness-routine-could-you-survive-mick-jaggers-brutal-workout · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-rockstar-fitness-routine-could-you-survive-mick-jaggers-brutal-workout-b6ac79/
- More than 20 children abandoned in Georgia hospitals this year is a warning of persistent gaps in mental health care · 2025-12-28 · 11Alive.com · https://www.11alive.com/article/news/investigations/11alive-news-investigates/more-than-20-children-abandoned-georgia-hospitals-this-year-warning-persistent-gaps-mental-health-care/85-709fba08-34e7-49a8-a3b2-681067752c20 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-28-more-than-20-children-abandoned-in-georgia-hospitals-this-year-is-a-warning-of-p-9e6e86/
### New Mexico (19)
- Gender-affirming care protected in New Mexico — but not always easy to access · 2026-06-08 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/west/new-mexico/gender-affirming-care-protected-in-new-mexico-but-not-always-easy-to-access/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-gender-affirming-care-protected-in-new-mexico-but-not-always-easy-to-access-c78aa3/
- Federal agencies share ideas for boosting veterans' access to outdoor recreation on public lands · 2026-05-22 · knpr_org · https://knpr.org/2026-05-21/federal-agencies-share-ideas-for-boosting-veterans-access-to-outdoor-recreation-on-public-lands · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-federal-agencies-share-ideas-for-boosting-veterans-access-to-outdoor-recreation-05b3c1/
- NIAID Leaders Ousted; How Measles Jumped the Border; NIH Can't Spend Its Budget · 2026-05-21 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/121365 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-niaid-leaders-ousted-how-measles-jumped-the-border-nih-cant-spend-its-budget-01ec79/
- Find out how New Mexico hospitals rank for patient safety · 2026-05-15 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/west/new-mexico/find-out-how-new-mexico-hospitals-rank-for-patient-safety/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-find-out-how-new-mexico-hospitals-rank-for-patient-safety-58db78/
- Recruiting healthcare workers to New Mexico a top priority at candidates forum · 2026-05-06 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/recruiting-healthcare-workers-to-new-mexico-a-top-priority-at-candidates-forum/article_b5bbae57-a19a-4d1c-9d5b-b0b6080bd187.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-recruiting-healthcare-workers-to-new-mexico-a-top-priority-at-candidates-forum-e67043/
- New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase · 2026-05-05 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/new-mexico-seeks-child-safety-restrictions-on-meta-apps-and-algorithms-in-trials-2nd-phase/article_18607c24-bbc7-51bb-9412-7c46922a7b1e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-new-mexico-seeks-child-safety-restrictions-on-meta-apps-and-algorithms-in-trials-68cf3b/
- New Mexico jury says Meta harms children · 2026-03-25 · avpress · https://www.avpress.com/news/newsline/new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-children/article_83599b5b-bf5d-46fb-8982-d894038d6f7c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-children-8861b1/
- New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law · 2026-03-25 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-childrens-mental-health-and-safety-violating-state-law/article_22befdf6-6c5a-5180-8110-4e65d72ce8ff.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-childrens-mental-health-and-safety-violating-sta-3c9824/
- New Mexico jury says Meta harms children’s mental health and safety, violating state law · 2026-03-25 · triblive · https://triblive.com/business/technology/new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-childrens-mental-health-and-safety-violating-state-law/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-new-mexico-jury-says-meta-harms-childrens-mental-health-and-safety-violating-sta-fe28b1/
- As obesity rises in New Mexico, advocates push for Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs · 2026-03-13 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/as-obesity-rises-in-new-mexico-advocates-push-for-medicaid-to-cover-weight-loss-drugs/article_6c5d21b2-a147-4f5b-a932-51a8975a59d5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-as-obesity-rises-in-new-mexico-advocates-push-for-medicaid-to-cover-weight-loss-58b060/
- EXCLUSIVE: Online Pharmacies May Be Allowing Minors To Get Transgender Hormones ‘With Alarming Ease’ · 2026-03-11 · ijr · https://ijr.com/exclusive-online-pharmacies-may-be-allowing-minors-to-get-transgender-hormones-with-alarming-ease/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-exclusive-online-pharmacies-may-be-allowing-minors-to-get-transgender-hormones-w-506dd9/
- Texas family moves to New Mexico for daughter's medical care · 2026-03-11 · elpasotimes · https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/texasregion/2026/03/10/el-paso-texas-family-moves-for-daughters-medical-care/89080309007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-texas-family-moves-to-new-mexico-for-daughters-medical-care-653ae8/
- 'We heard from patients': New Mexico lawmakers put spotlight on health care · 2026-02-24 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/we-heard-from-patients-new-mexico-lawmakers-put-spotlight-on-health-care/article_9a9a5099-511c-4741-907e-dc3648618514.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-we-heard-from-patients-new-mexico-lawmakers-put-spotlight-on-health-care-c0e77d/
- New Mexico Wellness Wire: Five takeaways from the legislative session · 2026-02-20 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/new-mexico-wellness-wire-five-takeaways-from-the-legislative-session/article_e7165c96-aace-49c3-b7f1-27ae44832892.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-20-new-mexico-wellness-wire-five-takeaways-from-the-legislative-session-064317/
- Almost 40% of Cancers Worldwide Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors · 2026-02-05 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/othercancers/119723 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-almost-40-of-cancers-worldwide-linked-to-modifiable-risk-factors-b81480/
- 'We're willing to do what it takes': New Mexico health councils push for state funding · 2026-02-05 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legislature/were-willing-to-do-what-it-takes-new-mexico-health-councils-push-for-state-funding/article_fcf36f63-f5d1-4176-8170-5328475663db.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-were-willing-to-do-what-it-takes-new-mexico-health-councils-push-for-state-fundi-1a0c10/
- Bill would clear path for New Mexico judges to require treatment for people struggling with mental health · 2026-01-27 · krqe.com · https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/legislature/bill-would-clear-path-for-new-mexico-judges-to-require-treatment-for-people-struggling-with-mental-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-27-bill-would-clear-path-for-new-mexico-judges-to-require-treatment-for-people-stru-18302b/
- This Comprehensive Fitness Program Focuses on Strength Training to Improve Longevity · 2026-01-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/this-comprehensive-fitness-program-focuses-on-strength-78699178 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-this-comprehensive-fitness-program-focuses-on-strength-training-to-improve-longe-eed0cf/
- New Mexico invested $200M in rural health care, but analysts can't say if it's working · 2026-01-20 · santafenewmexican · https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-invested-200m-in-rural-health-care-but-analysts-cant-say-if-its-working/article_1aac4470-d1a9-44fd-8a0c-8025d45f1f79.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-20-new-mexico-invested-200m-in-rural-health-care-but-analysts-cant-say-if-its-worki-4c825b/
### Virginia (19)
- ‘Not Alone’: Virginia Health Agencies Launch Postpartum Depression Resource Campaign (5-22-2026) · 2026-05-23 · royalexaminer · https://royalexaminer.com/not-alone-virginia-health-agencies-launch-postpartum-depression-resource-campaign/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-not-alone-virginia-health-agencies-launch-postpartum-depression-resource-campaig-7077d8/
- Stop Saying These 12 Things About Aging—Especially to Yourself · 2026-05-15 · time · https://time.com/article/2026/05/14/ageist-phrases-stop-saying-aging-language/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-stop-saying-these-12-things-about-agingespecially-to-yourself-634a95/
- Dr. JP Psychiatry Opens in Virginia Beach to Expand Access to Specialized Mental Health Care for Youth and Families · 2026-05-13 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/marketersmedia-2026-5-13-dr-jp-psychiatry-opens-in-virginia-beach-to-expand-access-to-specialized-mental-health-care-for-youth-and-families · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-dr-jp-psychiatry-opens-in-virginia-beach-to-expand-access-to-specialized-mental-6e5720/
- West Virginia Was Ravaged by the Opioid Crisis. Things Are Finally Turning Around · 2026-05-13 · freerepublic · https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4378970/posts · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-west-virginia-was-ravaged-by-the-opioid-crisis-things-are-finally-turning-around-675d53/
- Spanberger signs bill to decriminalize suicide · 2026-04-25 · pcpatriot · https://pcpatriot.com/spanberger-signs-bill-to-decriminalize-suicide/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-spanberger-signs-bill-to-decriminalize-suicide-e2201e/
- Virginia bill allows psychedelic mushroom therapy, pending FDA approval · 2026-04-18 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2026/04/17/virginia-bill-allows-psychedelic-mushroom-therapy-pending-fda-approval/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-virginia-bill-allows-psychedelic-mushroom-therapy-pending-fda-approval-12963d/
- Xanax from West Virginia-based company recalled nationwide. What you need to know · 2026-04-16 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-4072361 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-xanax-from-west-virginia-based-company-recalled-nationwide-what-you-need-to-know-930844/
- Make West Virginia Healthy Again: Statewide health Initiatives to launch under newly signed law · 2026-03-06 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/make-west-virginia-healthy-again-statewide-health-initiatives-to-launch-under-newly-signed-law/article_2110f0a4-b7a6-47f5-9db1-16348ba405d2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-make-west-virginia-healthy-again-statewide-health-initiatives-to-launch-under-ne-ecee87/
- West Virginia could lose $199 million rural health program over funding authorization delay · 2026-02-24 · wvva · https://www.wvva.com/2026/02/23/wv-could-lose-199-million-rural-health-program-over-funding-authorization-delay/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-west-virginia-could-lose-199-million-rural-health-program-over-funding-authoriza-d40ca6/
- Aclarion (NASDAQ:ACON) & InnovAge (NASDAQ:INNV) Head-To-Head Review · 2026-02-08 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/02/07/aclarion-nasdaqacon-innovage-nasdaqinnv-head-to-head-review.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-08-aclarion-nasdaqacon-innovage-nasdaqinnv-head-to-head-review-4fbd17/
- Federal Dietary Guidelines Shift: Foods Previously Avoided Make a Comeback · 2026-01-19 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/federal-dietary-guidelines-shift-foods-previously-avoided-78554731 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-19-federal-dietary-guidelines-shift-foods-previously-avoided-make-a-comeback-b4da92/
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation highlights vocational, reentry and opioid treatment services · 2026-01-14 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-division-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-highlights-vocational-reentry-and-opioid-treatment-services/article_08077e20-53cc-4df4-bebd-ae8fee496445.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-west-virginia-division-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-highlights-vocational-r-5e4c2d/
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation WV Division of Corrections highlights vocational, reentry and ppioid treatment services · 2026-01-14 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-division-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-wv-division-of-corrections-highlights-vocational-reentry-and/article_08077e20-53cc-4df4-bebd-ae8fee496445.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-west-virginia-division-of-corrections-and-rehabilitation-wv-division-of-correcti-26d435/
- Lawmakers hear dueling reports regarding future of Medicaid in West Virginia · 2026-01-13 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/lawmakers-hear-dueling-reports-regarding-future-of-medicaid-in-west-virginia/article_e03a68f9-7fb4-4296-aa9b-e1b983002a5e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-lawmakers-hear-dueling-reports-regarding-future-of-medicaid-in-west-virginia-390f4f/
- West Virginia health leaders outline prevention, access priorities at Press Association Legislative Lookahead · 2026-01-10 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-health-leaders-outline-prevention-access-priorities-at-press-association-legislative-lookahead/article_d1413ce0-0819-4933-a93a-59120993922e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-west-virginia-health-leaders-outline-prevention-access-priorities-at-press-assoc-e8eb77/
- Global Affairs, Health and Wellness, and Business Updates: A Comprehensive Overview · 2026-01-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/global-affairs-health-and-wellness-and-business-updates-78092525 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-global-affairs-health-and-wellness-and-business-updates-a-comprehensive-overview-9fe7c8/
- Revvity (NYSE:RVTY) & InnovAge (NASDAQ:INNV) Critical Comparison · 2026-01-02 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/01/01/revvity-nyservty-innovage-nasdaqinnv-critical-comparison.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-02-revvity-nyservty-innovage-nasdaqinnv-critical-comparison-95b09d/
- Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple · 2026-01-02 · pilotonline · https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/01/01/health-goals-2026/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-02-trying-to-improve-your-health-and-wellness-in-2026-keep-it-simple-4e4e38/
- West Virginia Health Right awarded $250K grant for behavioral healthcare · 2025-12-26 · WOWK 13 News · https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-health-right-awarded-250k-grant-for-behavioral-healthcare/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-west-virginia-health-right-awarded-250k-grant-for-behavioral-healthcare-16e341/
### Michigan (16)
- Eating Healthy? No, They’re Eating Biblically. · 2026-05-16 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/lifestyle/eating-healthy-no-theyre-eating-biblically/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-eating-healthy-no-theyre-eating-biblically-462186/
- Urgent Care Clinics Move To Fill Abortion Care Gaps in Rural Areas · 2026-04-08 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/abortion-providers-clinics-closing-urgent-care-michigan-upper-peninsula/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-urgent-care-clinics-move-to-fill-abortion-care-gaps-in-rural-areas-b4e8d5/
- Three years in, funds to fight opioids still unspent in some Michigan counties · 2026-04-03 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/michigan-opioid-settlement-funds-communities-e98056 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-three-years-in-funds-to-fight-opioids-still-unspent-in-some-michigan-counties-27d554/
- Funding to fight opioids still unspent in some Michigan counties · 2026-04-02 · apnews · https://apnews.com/article/michigan-opioid-settlement-funds-communities-985fd0d7e0822cbce018a16862dfef71 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-funding-to-fight-opioids-still-unspent-in-some-michigan-counties-17023d/
- NFL Hall Of Famer Partners With 15 BCPS · 2026-03-19 · patch · https://patch.com/maryland/perryhall/nfl-hall-famer-partners-15-bcps · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-nfl-hall-of-famer-partners-with-15-bcps-f5ee2a/
- Michigan's Temple Israel synagogue shooter's family recently killed in airstrike · 2026-03-14 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/michigans-temple-israel-synagogue-shooters-family-recently-killed-in-airstrike/article_42ab9733-67f1-5edc-9a22-742addda2fca.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-michigans-temple-israel-synagogue-shooters-family-recently-killed-in-airstrike-10f24c/
- How a Michigan health system is using AI to prevent heart attacks · 2026-02-23 · macombdaily · https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/02/22/how-a-michigan-health-system-is-using-ai-to-prevent-heart-attacks/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-23-how-a-michigan-health-system-is-using-ai-to-prevent-heart-attacks-466b6f/
- Healthy habits and genes matter, but so does this "invisible" factor. · 2026-02-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/healthy-habits-and-genes-matter-but-so-does-this-79456655 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-09-healthy-habits-and-genes-matter-but-so-does-this-invisible-factor-beb670/
- Scientific personality study explores what drives sexual imagination · 2026-02-05 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/national/scientific-personality-study-explores-what-drives-sexual-imagination/article_395ef881-639b-5ac6-9797-8ae697476f4d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-05-scientific-personality-study-explores-what-drives-sexual-imagination-32e4ae/
- Michigan DHHS quietly kills effort to restructure mental health care system · 2026-02-01 · ironmountaindailynews.com · https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-news/2026/01/michigan-dhhs-quietly-kills-effort-to-restructure-mental-health-care-system/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-michigan-dhhs-quietly-kills-effort-to-restructure-mental-health-care-system-599b43/
- Michigan 18-year-old charged with threatening to shoot people at Michigan elementary school · 2026-01-20 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/michigan-18-year-old-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-people-at-michigan-elementary-school/article_ff3e3ffe-7f34-578a-979e-e9b3793c2b0e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-20-michigan-18-year-old-charged-with-threatening-to-shoot-people-at-michigan-elemen-b90925/
- Donations pour in for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump · 2026-01-15 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/donations-pour-in-for-suspended-ford-worker-who-heckled-trump/article_5d61ace1-1b08-5069-9176-d5080b17e350.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-donations-pour-in-for-suspended-ford-worker-who-heckled-trump-ae0dea/
- Varnum Secures Major Victory in Michigan Behavioral Health Litigation · 2026-01-14 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/varnum-secures-major-victory-michigan-behavioral-health-litigation · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-varnum-secures-major-victory-in-michigan-behavioral-health-litigation-67446a/
- Community Mental Health Association of Michigan Applauds Court of Claims Ruling on MDHHS Mental Health Bidout Process · 2026-01-10 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/01/g49811838/community-mental-health-association-of-michigan-applauds-court-of-claims-ruling-on-mdhhs-mental-he · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-community-mental-health-association-of-michigan-applauds-court-of-claims-ruling-309111/
- Michigan pays $3.5M for doulas so low-income moms have healthy births · 2026-01-10 · macombdaily · https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/01/09/michigan-pays-3-5m-for-doulas-so-low-income-moms-have-healthy-births/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-michigan-pays-35m-for-doulas-so-low-income-moms-have-healthy-births-763587/
- Michigan to get $173M in federal funds to ‘strengthen rural health’ · 2025-12-31 · mlive · https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/12/michigan-to-get-173m-in-federal-funds-to-strengthen-rural-health.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-michigan-to-get-173m-in-federal-funds-to-strengthen-rural-health-154240/
### Oklahoma (14)
- 126,000 Oklahomans could lose SoonerCare under new federal work requirements · 2026-06-10 · newson6 · https://www.newson6.com/health/126-000-oklahomans-could-lose-soonercare-under-new-federal-work-requirements · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-126000-oklahomans-could-lose-soonercare-under-new-federal-work-requirements-7322d8/
- New partnership supports Oklahoma students during mental health treatment · 2026-05-28 · KFOR · https://kfor.com/news/local/new-partnership-supports-oklahoma-students-during-mental-health-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-28-new-partnership-supports-oklahoma-students-during-mental-health-treatment-bcbd1a/
- Emergency Physician Dr. Herschel Brown Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma State House District 99 · 2026-04-25 · blackchronicle · https://blackchronicle.com/front-page/emergency-physician-dr-herschel-brown-announces-candidacy-for-oklahoma-state-house-district-99/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-25-emergency-physician-dr-herschel-brown-announces-candidacy-for-oklahoma-state-hou-bc2173/
- Lawmakers to continue funding Oklahoma’s mental health hotline · 2026-04-17 · elrenotribune · https://www.elrenotribune.com/news/lawmakers-continue-funding-oklahomas-mental-health-hotline · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-lawmakers-to-continue-funding-oklahomas-mental-health-hotline-136410/
- 'Uphill in a snowstorm': How one rural Oklahoma county is fighting the opioid epidemic · 2026-03-31 · KOSU · https://www.kosu.org/rural-oklahoma-county-opioids-funds · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-31-uphill-in-a-snowstorm-how-one-rural-oklahoma-county-is-fighting-the-opioid-epide-d058e8/
- A condition born of cold, snow, darkness and distance: The history of cabin fever · 2026-03-23 · adn · https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2026/03/22/a-condition-born-of-cold-snow-darkness-and-distance-the-history-of-cabin-fever/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-a-condition-born-of-cold-snow-darkness-and-distance-the-history-of-cabin-fever-1f884a/
- Nicotine products in Oklahoma prisons raise revenue, public health concerns · 2026-03-22 · journalrecord · https://journalrecord.com/2026/03/20/oklahoma-prisons-sell-nicotine-products-health-revenue/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-22-nicotine-products-in-oklahoma-prisons-raise-revenue-public-health-concerns-e2e927/
- The OverSoul Matrix: Navigating reality, free will and hidden forces · 2026-03-08 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-07-the-oversoul-matrix-navigating-reality-free-will.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-08-the-oversoul-matrix-navigating-reality-free-will-and-hidden-forces-65609b/
- Mental health department set to begin transferring patients to new Oklahoma City hospital location · 2026-03-01 · Oklahoma Voice · https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/mental-health-department-set-to-begin-transferring-patients-to-new-oklahoma-city-hospital-location/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-mental-health-department-set-to-begin-transferring-patients-to-new-oklahoma-city-e4525f/
- New mental health facility set to open in south Oklahoma City · 2026-03-01 · KOCO · https://www.koco.com/article/new-mental-health-facility-to-open-south-oklahoma-city/70538656 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-new-mental-health-facility-set-to-open-in-south-oklahoma-city-5baccd/
- Why psychiatry seeks disease explanations for mental disorders. · 2026-02-04 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/why-psychiatry-seeks-disease-explanations-for-mental-79276313 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-why-psychiatry-seeks-disease-explanations-for-mental-disorders-7e9db6/
- Despite court orders, report shows growing waitlist for mental health treatment in Oklahoma jails · 2026-01-29 · oklahomavoice.com · https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/01/28/despite-court-orders-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-health-treatment-in-oklahoma-jails/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-29-despite-court-orders-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-health-treatment-i-6482e1/
- Oklahoma Voice: Despite court orders, report shows growing waitlist for mental health treatment in Oklahoma jails · 2026-01-28 · duncanbanner.com · https://www.duncanbanner.com/news/oklahoma-voice-despite-court-orders-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-health-treatment-in-oklahoma/article_c1da3a66-aa96-4ae0-a51e-cae18cda6175.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-28-oklahoma-voice-despite-court-orders-report-shows-growing-waitlist-for-mental-hea-7178b9/
- Native Americans Are Dying From Pregnancy. They Want a Voice To Stop the Trend. · 2026-01-15 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/native-american-pregnancy-maternal-mortality-mothers-deaths-tribes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-native-americans-are-dying-from-pregnancy-they-want-a-voice-to-stop-the-trend-9e09ff/
### Ohio (14)
- Summer books: Our 50 coolest books for your hottest months · 2026-06-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/summer-books-our-50-coolest-books-for-your-hottest-months/article_47108516-664a-5f04-8d7f-82c1259ba881.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-summer-books-our-50-coolest-books-for-your-hottest-months-4bce4e/
- eTMS Ohio Highlights Innovative Mental Health Treatment Options · 2026-05-27 · myfox28columbus.com · https://myfox28columbus.com/features/good-day-extra/etms-ohio-highlights-innovative-mental-health-treatment-options · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-27-etms-ohio-highlights-innovative-mental-health-treatment-options-2650dc/
- Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy Enters Ohio Market with Acquisition of Embrace Healthcare · 2026-04-24 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/prlog-2026-4-23-tarrytown-expocare-pharmacy-enters-ohio-market-with-acquisition-of-embrace-healthcare · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-tarrytown-expocare-pharmacy-enters-ohio-market-with-acquisition-of-embrace-healt-af3bce/
- 'Catastrophic' | Ohio mental health providers sound alarm over CareSource Medicaid payment clawbacks · 2026-04-23 · wcpo · https://www.wcpo.com/news/health/catastrophic-ohio-mental-health-providers-sound-alarm-over-caresource-medicaid-payment-clawbacks · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-23-catastrophic-ohio-mental-health-providers-sound-alarm-over-caresource-medicaid-p-3f45c8/
- Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and himself 2 weeks before a court deadline to move out · 2026-04-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/state/justin-fairfax-killed-his-estranged-wife-and-himself-2-weeks-before-a-court-deadline-to/article_455b7011-9693-55d9-8983-99ab920e3af7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-justin-fairfax-killed-his-estranged-wife-and-himself-2-weeks-before-a-court-dead-342abb/
- Frail Seniors Left At Shelter Doorsteps As Ohio Nursing Homes Cut Them Loose · 2026-04-14 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/frail-seniors-left-at-shelter-doorsteps-as-ohio-nursing-homes-cut-them-loose/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-frail-seniors-left-at-shelter-doorsteps-as-ohio-nursing-homes-cut-them-loose-cff2bf/
- Cuyahoga County faces a crisis over its controversial mental health center: Today in Ohio · 2026-02-24 · cleveland · https://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/cuyahoga-county-faces-a-crisis-over-its-controversial-mental-health-center-today-in-ohio.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-cuyahoga-county-faces-a-crisis-over-its-controversial-mental-health-center-today-8b079f/
- Brunswick students and families get firsthand look at healthcare jobs · 2026-02-11 · cleveland · https://www.cleveland.com/community/2026/02/brunswick-students-and-families-get-first-hand-look-at-the-healthcare-world.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-brunswick-students-and-families-get-firsthand-look-at-healthcare-jobs-56e411/
- Youth mental health barriers still prevalent in Ohio, studies show · 2026-02-01 · Ohio Capital Journal · https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/01/29/youth-mental-health-barriers-still-prevalent-in-ohio-studies-show/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-youth-mental-health-barriers-still-prevalent-in-ohio-studies-show-a44961/
- Kettering Health and Ohio University scale partnership to improve health for Ohio communities · 2026-01-16 · news_ohio · https://www.ohio.edu/news/2026/01/kettering-health-ohio-university-scale-partnership-improve-health-ohio-communities · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-16-kettering-health-and-ohio-university-scale-partnership-to-improve-health-for-ohi-5f8ed3/
- In Ohio, 75 out of 88 counties are mental health shortage areas, according to new study · 2026-01-15 · crescentnews · https://www.crescent-news.com/apgstate/in-ohio-75-out-of-88-counties-are-mental-health-shortage-areas-according-to-new/article_99b20c9f-ebfb-5fe5-8279-af329db640f8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-in-ohio-75-out-of-88-counties-are-mental-health-shortage-areas-according-to-new-14c469/
- Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination · 2026-01-02 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-says-he-underwent-ct-scan-not-mri-during-october-77846260 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-02-trump-says-he-underwent-ct-scan-not-mri-during-october-examination-e165d0/
- Ohio jails receive millions for addiction recovery programs · 2025-12-27 · WTOV · https://wtov9.com/news/local/ohio-jails-receive-millions-for-addiction-recovery-programs-ohio-jails-addiction-recovery-mental-health-inmates-grant-program-opioid-settlements-substance-abuse · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-ohio-jails-receive-millions-for-addiction-recovery-programs-2faf0c/
- Ohio children face barriers to accessing mental health services, report finds · 2025-12-26 · Cleveland.com · https://www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12/ohio-children-face-barriers-to-accessing-mental-health-services-report-finds.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-ohio-children-face-barriers-to-accessing-mental-health-services-report-finds-50a7e4/
### Illinois (14)
- Thousands participate in mental health courts in Illinois. Millions are left out · 2026-06-05 · pjstar · https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/courts/2026/06/05/illinois-launched-mental-health-courts-to-break-the-prison-cycle/90392195007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-thousands-participate-in-mental-health-courts-in-illinois-millions-are-left-out-ad5f24/
- Illinois report shows mental health disorders lead pregnancy-related deaths · 2026-06-04 · theintelligencer · https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/illinois-maternal-deaths-mental-health-22282878.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-illinois-report-shows-mental-health-disorders-lead-pregnancy-related-deaths-8e0e62/
- Illinois Mental Health Courts Offer Treatment Over Prison. Is it Working? · 2026-04-29 · MindSite News · https://mindsitenews.org/2026/04/28/illinois-mental-health-courts-offer-treatment-over-prison-is-it-working-2/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-29-illinois-mental-health-courts-offer-treatment-over-prison-is-it-working-960f17/
- Data Breaches at Healthcare Organizations in Illinois and Texas Affect 600,000 · 2026-04-22 · itsecuritynews_info · https://www.itsecuritynews.info/data-breaches-at-healthcare-organizations-in-illinois-and-texas-affect-600000/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-data-breaches-at-healthcare-organizations-in-illinois-and-texas-affect-600000-4cb27c/
- Showcasing women’s stories · 2026-04-10 · illinoistimes · https://www.illinoistimes.com/articles/showcasing-womens-stories/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-showcasing-womens-stories-ab814e/
- ‘This Is Where I Belong’ · 2026-04-10 · southsideweekly · https://southsideweekly.com/this-is-where-i-belong/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-this-is-where-i-belong-2d9536/
- Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It. · 2026-02-18 · truthout · https://truthout.org/articles/illinois-had-massive-gaps-in-mental-health-coverage-we-organized-to-fix-it/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-illinois-had-massive-gaps-in-mental-health-coverage-we-organized-to-fix-it-4426e0/
- Format Innovation Reshapes a $438B Functional Market · 2026-02-14 · tucson · https://tucson.com/online_features/press_releases/article_f25df894-398c-505f-bb2c-15e017796426.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-format-innovation-reshapes-a-438b-functional-market-39a474/
- Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants · 2026-02-12 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/illinois-sues-trump-administration-over-more-than-100-million-in-planned-cuts-to-health-care/article_810b1127-c680-5e7d-99f8-d49888278687.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-illinois-sues-trump-administration-over-more-than-100-million-in-planned-cuts-to-14f1b6/
- Trump administration cutting millions in Illinois HIV prevention grants, citing 'agency priorities' · 2026-02-11 · chicago_suntimes · https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2026/02/10/trump-administration-cuts-illinois-hiv-prevention-grants · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-trump-administration-cutting-millions-in-illinois-hiv-prevention-grants-citing-a-8893db/
- Illinois expands Medicaid reentry effort to connect inmates with care · 2026-01-16 · kenoshanews · https://kenoshanews.com/article_a2acc9b6-4835-5c74-b5d5-2a608532c8ce.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-16-illinois-expands-medicaid-reentry-effort-to-connect-inmates-with-care-15e7d3/
- Pregnant in jail: Practices putting women, their unborn children at risk · 2026-01-15 · hickoryrecord · https://hickoryrecord.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/article_6de2c4d5-1b77-5dfa-94f8-9859f8043908.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-pregnant-in-jail-practices-putting-women-their-unborn-children-at-risk-36293f/
- Cityblock Health and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Announce Partnership to Serve 10,000 Medicaid Members · 2026-01-08 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cityblock-health-and-meridian-health-plan-of-illinois-announce-partnership-to-serve-10-000-medicaid-members-302654284.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-cityblock-health-and-meridian-health-plan-of-illinois-announce-partnership-to-se-0130fb/
- Illinois Kicks off 2026 With Support That Shows up for Substance Use Disorder · 2026-01-07 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/illinois-kicks-off-2026-with-support-that-shows-up-for-substance-use-disorder/article_fba8de0c-f50d-545c-b096-fed4ebf6bb5b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-illinois-kicks-off-2026-with-support-that-shows-up-for-substance-use-disorder-928bf0/
### Maryland (14)
- Hearing loss is bad for the whole body â but new treatments are coming · 2026-06-04 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/technology/hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-but-new-treatments-are-coming-308AD010-E6D0-4433-BD8C-6CD7C26C7CB3 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-hearing-loss-is-bad-for-the-whole-body-a-but-new-treatments-are-coming-4dade0/
- 'In the Name of Jesus': Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer · 2026-06-04 · 1cbn · https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/health/2026/june/in-the-name-of-jesus-scientific-study-confirms-power-of-just-5-minutes-of-in-person-prayer · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-in-the-name-of-jesus-scientific-study-confirms-power-of-just-5-minutes-of-in-per-99f864/
- WellSpan Health and Philips Announce Landmark Strategic Alliance, Accelerating Innovation and Research Across Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland · 2026-06-04 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/wellspan-health-and-philips-announce-landmark-strategic-alliance-accelerating-innovation-and-research-across-central-pennsylvania-and-northern-maryland · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-wellspan-health-and-philips-announce-landmark-strategic-alliance-accelerating-in-62bee8/
- A challenge for young Marylanders: Getting – and keeping – health insurance · 2026-05-15 · dundalkeagle · https://www.dundalkeagle.com/news/a-challenge-for-young-marylanders-getting-and-keeping-health-insurance/article_e6eac3c3-37ee-4d6d-8151-2e8699470307.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-a-challenge-for-young-marylanders-getting-and-keeping-health-insurance-ad419f/
- Maryland opioid deaths hit 10-year low, down 57% since pandemic peak · 2026-05-13 · dundalkeagle · https://www.dundalkeagle.com/news/maryland-opioid-deaths-hit-10-year-low-down-57-since-pandemic-peak/article_432afe29-b775-4075-9ded-93fcb80a1358.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-maryland-opioid-deaths-hit-10-year-low-down-57-since-pandemic-peak-7f75c8/
- 8 Nursing Home Alternatives: Costs and Care Guide · 2026-05-09 · wtop · https://wtop.com/news/2026/05/8-nursing-home-alternatives-costs-and-care-guide/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-8-nursing-home-alternatives-costs-and-care-guide-045edf/
- Silver Spring Woman Becomes First Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patient in Maryland to Receive FDA-Approved Gene Therapy · 2026-04-30 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/silver-spring-woman-becomes-first-adult-sickle-cell-disease-patient-in-maryland-to-receive-fda-approved-gene-therapy/?sc=rsmn · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-30-silver-spring-woman-becomes-first-adult-sickle-cell-disease-patient-in-maryland-5295ac/
- Frailty sets in far earlier than you’d expect, but you can reverse it · 2026-03-11 · newscientist · https://www.newscientist.com/article/2516419-frailty-sets-in-far-earlier-than-youd-expect-but-you-can-reverse-it/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-frailty-sets-in-far-earlier-than-youd-expect-but-you-can-reverse-it-db4dab/
- Lawmakers, advocates push Maryland General Assembly for more mental health funding · 2026-02-27 · WYPR · https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2026-02-25/lawmakers-advocates-push-maryland-general-assembly-for-more-mental-health-funding · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-27-lawmakers-advocates-push-maryland-general-assembly-for-more-mental-health-fundin-e76a9e/
- What common hygiene habits can shorten your life after 60? · 2026-02-04 · capitalgazette · https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/02/03/hygiene-after-65/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-what-common-hygiene-habits-can-shorten-your-life-after-60-3f4b3b/
- 168 chemicals found in food linked to gut damage and fertility risks, study shows · 2026-01-21 · capitalgazette · https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/20/are-you-washing-produce/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-168-chemicals-found-in-food-linked-to-gut-damage-and-fertility-risks-study-shows-8c6a1e/
- Maryland mental health, ADHD clinic closes after 35 years · 2026-01-11 · capitalgazette · https://www.capitalgazette.com/2026/01/10/maryland-mental-health-adhd-clinic-closes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-maryland-mental-health-adhd-clinic-closes-after-35-years-af22bd/
- Moore-Miller administration secures $168 million in federal funding to advance health care in rural Maryland communities · 2026-01-06 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/garrettrepublican/news/moore-miller-administration-secures-168-million-in-federal-funding-to-advance-health-care-in-rural/article_2db718d2-425f-4d07-b696-28f9f2b1f23b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-moore-miller-administration-secures-168-million-in-federal-funding-to-advance-he-c7ae4a/
- Mental health is Maryland's silent epidemic · 2026-01-04 · stardem · https://www.stardem.com/opinion/columns/mental-health-is-marylands-silent-epidemic/article_fa7a83b3-d59a-4604-82f4-d51ee1296bb0.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-04-mental-health-is-marylands-silent-epidemic-aa67cf/
### Iowa (13)
- Wellpoint Iowa Kicks Off 10-Year Celebration with 10 Community-Focused Events Across the State · 2026-06-04 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260603630101/en/Wellpoint-Iowa-Kicks-Off-10-Year-Celebration-with-10-Community-Focused-Events-Across-the-State/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-wellpoint-iowa-kicks-off-10-year-celebration-with-10-community-focused-events-ac-8aac86/
- Iowa communities look to fill gaps in mental health care · 2026-06-03 · globegazette · https://globegazette.com/article_276a7d3f-9935-5cfd-9847-074a02b4974b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-iowa-communities-look-to-fill-gaps-in-mental-health-care-d088c6/
- Iowa communities look to fill gaps in statewide mental healthcare · 2026-06-03 · nonpareilonline · https://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/article_6569ea2b-a084-42bb-96a5-4f9e7145251f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-iowa-communities-look-to-fill-gaps-in-statewide-mental-healthcare-8f28fa/
- RFK Jr. delivers youth screen time advisory while in Iowa for MAHA bill signing · 2026-05-21 · carrollspaper · https://carrollspaper.com/news/state/rfk-jr-delivers-youth-screen-time-advisory-while-in-iowa-for-maha-bill-signing/article_cadeb067-cbc4-5f13-91b2-3b56511a2608.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-21-rfk-jr-delivers-youth-screen-time-advisory-while-in-iowa-for-maha-bill-signing-951b24/
- Converge Health Iowa Begins Operational Transition As Iowa's Health Information Exchange · 2026-03-21 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110888394/Converge-Health-Iowa-Begins-Operational-Transition-As-Iowas-Health-Information-Exchange · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-converge-health-iowa-begins-operational-transition-as-iowas-health-information-e-a1915f/
- Senate panel approves bill expanding access to hallucinogenic treatments in Iowa · 2026-03-19 · iowapublicradio_org · https://www.iowapublicradio.org/state-government-news/2026-03-19/senate-panel-approves-bill-expanding-access-to-hallucinogenic-treatments-in-iowa · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-senate-panel-approves-bill-expanding-access-to-hallucinogenic-treatments-in-iowa-b1b921/
- Tobacco tax, pesticide monitoring could help address Iowa’s high cancer rates, researchers say · 2026-03-12 · communitynewspapergroup · https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/news/state/tobacco-tax-pesticide-monitoring-could-help-address-iowa-s-high-cancer-rates-researchers-say/article_0e9d8cae-3bc4-5772-9604-b3b8323725cd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-tobacco-tax-pesticide-monitoring-could-help-address-iowas-high-cancer-rates-rese-cb9c92/
- Iowa House considers bill to expand access to subacute mental health treatment · 2026-03-03 · KCCI · https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-house-considers-bill-to-expand-access-to-subacute-mental-health-treatment/70579981 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-03-iowa-house-considers-bill-to-expand-access-to-subacute-mental-health-treatment-86154c/
- New play therapy program offered at Humboldt Hospital · 2026-02-22 · messengernews_net · https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-business/2026/02/new-play-therapy-program-offered-at-humboldt-hospital/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-new-play-therapy-program-offered-at-humboldt-hospital-9f0c6a/
- Cancer in Iowa: Turning Data Into Action and Hope · 2026-02-19 · communitynewspapergroup · https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/cancer-in-iowa-turning-data-into-action-and-hope/article_5cb80b08-c9ca-44c7-9cce-32d7a7c5f262.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-cancer-in-iowa-turning-data-into-action-and-hope-162793/
- 'A huge gap between the treatment': Iowa lawmakers hope to address mental health care rift · 2026-02-01 · The Quad-City Times · https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_2f4a83d1-4b8f-4ed9-8bf2-bed6dc91f4f1.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-a-huge-gap-between-the-treatment-iowa-lawmakers-hope-to-address-mental-health-ca-c7d6f7/
- State’s abortion law making it more difficult to keep, recruit OB/GYNs · 2026-01-13 · postandcourier · https://www.postandcourier.com/health/state-abortion-law-difficult-retain-obgyns/article_07c5153a-9b7b-49f5-8d1f-1a3057ded530.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-states-abortion-law-making-it-more-difficult-to-keep-recruit-obgyns-c136a7/
- Iowa Doesn’t Have Enough OB-GYNs. The State’s Abortion Ban Might Be Making It Worse. · 2026-01-06 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/iowa-obgyn-shortage-abortion-ban-reporductive-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-iowa-doesnt-have-enough-ob-gyns-the-states-abortion-ban-might-be-making-it-worse-559863/
### Louisiana (13)
- AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-in-brief-at-6-04-p-m-edt/article_31ba3d77-9310-5bdd-99db-186504efe53a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-in-brief-at-604-pm-edt-a09f79/
- AP News Summary at 1:04 a.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/ap-news-summary-at-1-04-a-m-edt/article_ff7f4535-4677-5f85-9245-268b4aba28ee.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-104-am-edt-26e9f5/
- AP News Summary at 11:55 p.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-summary-at-11-55-p-m-edt/article_f4dee65f-7ea0-5db0-8bf9-77ce3f312238.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-1155-pm-edt-d40945/
- AP News Summary at 2:33 a.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/ap-news-summary-at-2-33-a-m-edt/article_ff7f4535-4677-5f85-9245-268b4aba28ee.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-233-am-edt-01bfcc/
- AP News Summary at 3:06 a.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/ap-news-summary-at-3-06-a-m-edt/article_ff7f4535-4677-5f85-9245-268b4aba28ee.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-306-am-edt-f50f34/
- AP News Summary at 4:39 p.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-summary-at-4-39-p-m-edt/article_f4dee65f-7ea0-5db0-8bf9-77ce3f312238.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-439-pm-edt-38f322/
- AP News Summary at 7:47 p.m. EDT · 2026-05-17 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-summary-at-7-47-p-m-edt/article_f4dee65f-7ea0-5db0-8bf9-77ce3f312238.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-ap-news-summary-at-747-pm-edt-d624a3/
- Humana Invests More Than $1 Million to Advance Health Outcomes Across Louisiana · 2026-05-14 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/bizwire-2026-5-13-humana-invests-more-than-1-million-to-advance-health-outcomes-across-louisiana · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-humana-invests-more-than-1-million-to-advance-health-outcomes-across-louisiana-c83a22/
- Bill to create psychedelic therapy program in Louisiana passes unanimously, heads to governor · 2026-05-08 · kplctv · https://www.kplctv.com/2026/05/07/bill-create-psychedelic-therapy-program-louisiana-passes-unanimously-heads-governor/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-bill-to-create-psychedelic-therapy-program-in-louisiana-passes-unanimously-heads-0d3f62/
- Tunica-Biloxi Tribe receives grant from Pfizer to expand healthcare in Central Louisiana · 2026-05-06 · klfy · https://www.klfy.com/louisiana/tunica-biloxi-tribe-receives-grant-from-pfizer-to-expand-healthcare-in-central-louisiana/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-tunica-biloxi-tribe-receives-grant-from-pfizer-to-expand-healthcare-in-central-l-e3cc4c/
- Louisiana Department of Health to expand crisis response statewide with $6.5M OBH budget increase · 2026-03-19 · knoe · https://www.knoe.com/2026/03/18/louisiana-department-health-expand-crisis-response-statewide-with-65m-obh-budget-increase/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-louisiana-department-of-health-to-expand-crisis-response-statewide-with-65m-obh-4c729c/
- Piece of the Puzzle: How funding Louisiana drug treatment centers is lowering drug overdose deaths · 2026-03-04 · lsureveille.com · https://lsureveille.com/277679/news/piece-of-the-puzzle-how-funding-louisiana-drug-treatment-centers-is-lowering-drug-overdose-deaths/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-04-piece-of-the-puzzle-how-funding-louisiana-drug-treatment-centers-is-lowering-dru-15aa69/
- Louisiana will get $208M to help rural health care. Here’s how it will be used. · 2025-12-30 · theadvocate · https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/louisiana-208-million-rural-health/article_aadbb19e-da89-57c2-8c96-62d25fdce3f7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-louisiana-will-get-208m-to-help-rural-health-care-heres-how-it-will-be-used-6bf930/
### Kentucky (12)
- CEO, owner of eastern Kentucky addiction recovery center resigns amid wire fraud case · 2026-06-06 · fox56news · https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/ceo-owner-of-eastern-kentucky-addiction-recovery-center-resigns-amid-wire-fraud-case/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-ceo-owner-of-eastern-kentucky-addiction-recovery-center-resigns-amid-wire-fraud-ed5715/
- Kentucky gets “C” for maternal mental health · 2026-06-03 · the_messenger · https://www.the-messenger.com/dawson_springs_progress/news/article_66794754-1877-5bb0-855b-f5ad098b01c9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-kentucky-gets-c-for-maternal-mental-health-1bc3ca/
- Meta Settles With Kentucky School District Over Youth Mental Health Claims · 2026-05-23 · webpronews · https://www.webpronews.com/meta-settles-with-kentucky-school-district-over-youth-mental-health-claims/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-meta-settles-with-kentucky-school-district-over-youth-mental-health-claims-554dbd/
- Certificate-of-Need Laws in Kentucky: Current Status and Opportunities for Evidence-Based Reforms · 2026-05-22 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/south/kentucky/certificate-of-need-laws-in-kentucky-current-status-and-opportunities-for-evidence-based-reforms/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-certificate-of-need-laws-in-kentucky-current-status-and-opportunities-for-eviden-40aef6/
- Press release: OneQuest Health Announces Second Consecutive $1 Million Investment from the Yung Family Foundation to Combat Kentucky’s Mental Health Professional Shortage · 2026-04-14 · linknky · https://linknky.com/press-releases/2026/04/13/press-release-onequest-health-announces-second-consecutive-1-million-investment-from-the-yung-family-foundation-to-combat-kentuckys-mental-health-professional-shortage/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-press-release-onequest-health-announces-second-consecutive-1-million-investment-37f1c1/
- KPR: How Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care allegedly committed massive Medicaid fraud · 2026-03-18 · thelevisalazer · https://thelevisalazer.com/kpr-how-kentuckys-addiction-recovery-care-allegedly-committed-massive-medicaid-fraud/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-kpr-how-kentuckys-addiction-recovery-care-allegedly-committed-massive-medicaid-f-7a57d3/
- Thomas Massie proclaims he is 'not suicidal' as he continues to pursue unredacted Epstein files · 2026-02-14 · themirror · https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/thomas-massie-proclaims-not-suicidal-1681356 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-thomas-massie-proclaims-he-is-not-suicidal-as-he-continues-to-pursue-unredacted-58588f/
- Press release: Jordan Zumdick, MA joins SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky as a Mobile Assessment Coordinator · 2026-02-04 · linknky · https://linknky.com/press-releases/2026/02/03/press-release-jordan-zumdick-ma-joins-sun-behavioral-health-kentucky-as-a-mobile-assessment-coordinator/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-press-release-jordan-zumdick-ma-joins-sun-behavioral-health-kentucky-as-a-mobile-190068/
- Press release: Ramey-Estep/Re-group named Kentucky CCBHC · 2026-01-06 · linknky · https://linknky.com/press-releases/2026/01/05/press-release-ramey-estep-re-group-named-kentucky-ccbhc/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-press-release-ramey-estepre-group-named-kentucky-ccbhc-339683/
- Kentucky secures $212.9 million for rural health under federal plan · 2025-12-31 · the_messenger · https://www.the-messenger.com/dawson_springs_progress/news/article_63438772-3faf-5489-a5f2-3d965e3293d6.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-kentucky-secures-2129-million-for-rural-health-under-federal-plan-9671ed/
- Kentucky to receive $212.9M from feds to strengthen rural health care · 2025-12-30 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/kentucky-to-receive-212-9m-from-feds-to-strengthen-rural-health-care/article_7f78bc4a-b50d-5d90-a147-bb07f4dd34f4.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-kentucky-to-receive-2129m-from-feds-to-strengthen-rural-health-care-3f3b11/
- Kentucky set to pull funding from peer support for recovery, is asked to reconsider · 2025-12-25 · Kentucky Lantern · https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/22/kentucky-set-to-pull-funding-from-much-of-recovery-peer-support-is-asked-to-reconsider/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-kentucky-set-to-pull-funding-from-peer-support-for-recovery-is-asked-to-reconsid-58c1e8/
### Wisconsin (11)
- Wisconsin Assembly member issues statement on Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month · 2026-06-10 · wmtv15news · https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/06/09/wisconsin-assembly-member-issues-statement-mens-mental-health-awareness-month/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-wisconsin-assembly-member-issues-statement-on-mens-mental-health-awareness-month-0a3754/
- As cost of living bites, one of the things slipping may be fitness goals · 2026-06-04 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/fitness/as-cost-of-living-bites-one-of-the-things-slipping-may-be-fitness-goals/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-as-cost-of-living-bites-one-of-the-things-slipping-may-be-fitness-goals-cd010c/
- DHS releases 2025 State Health Assessment · 2026-06-04 · stoughtonnews · https://www.stoughtonnews.com/news/government/dhs-releases-2025-state-health-assessment/article_83a1c539-f30c-4139-b0cb-77ebd28edadf.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-dhs-releases-2025-state-health-assessment-2d8cd0/
- Wisconsin ranks #12 for youth mental health. Here’s what parents need to know. · 2026-05-31 · WBAY · https://www.wbay.com/2026/05/30/wisconsin-ranks-12-youth-mental-health-heres-what-parents-need-know/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-wisconsin-ranks-12-for-youth-mental-health-heres-what-parents-need-to-know-733062/
- Vivent Health celebrates 40 years of fighting the HIV epidemic in Wisconsin with a sold-out Milwaukee gala · 2026-04-11 · tmj4 · https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/milwaukee-county/vivent-health-celebrates-40-years-of-fighting-the-hiv-epidemic-in-wisconsin-with-a-sold-out-milwaukee-gala · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-vivent-health-celebrates-40-years-of-fighting-the-hiv-epidemic-in-wisconsin-with-2293a3/
- Herzing University Ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin and No.4 in the U.S. in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026” · 2026-04-09 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/herzing-university-ranked-no-1-in-wisconsin-and-no-4-in-the-u-s-in/article_d48a1c65-d345-5197-9e28-9f0342060ccf.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-herzing-university-ranked-no-1-in-wisconsin-and-no4-in-the-us-in-newsweeks-ameri-06a7c3/
- Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24 · 2026-04-03 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/former-wisconsin-football-player-who-left-the-sport-amid-81762964 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-former-wisconsin-football-player-who-left-the-sport-amid-mental-health-struggles-d0d361/
- Wisconsin Becomes 49th State to Extend Postpartum Medicaid as Citizens Across the Aisle Celebrate at Bill Signing · 2026-03-19 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/03/18/3258533/0/en/Wisconsin-Becomes-49th-State-to-Extend-Postpartum-Medicaid-as-Citizens-Across-the-Aisle-Celebrate-at-Bill-Signing.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-wisconsin-becomes-49th-state-to-extend-postpartum-medicaid-as-citizens-across-th-3e6eb2/
- Mobile clinic brings health care to underserved communities in northeast Wisconsin · 2026-03-06 · wbay · https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/05/mobile-clinic-brings-health-care-underserved-communities-northeast-wisconsin/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-mobile-clinic-brings-health-care-to-underserved-communities-in-northeast-wiscons-8e9687/
- The science of why extrinsic rewards—like dieting—can kill long-term motivation. · 2026-01-20 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/the-science-of-why-extrinsic-rewards-like-dieting-can-kill-78599146 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-20-the-science-of-why-extrinsic-rewardslike-dietingcan-kill-long-term-motivation-808c8c/
- ‘We want to be here in 50 years’: Emplify CEO on the health system’s future · 2025-12-30 · chippewa · https://chippewa.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_cb2c588b-1501-5d82-8268-ad20e7b44ad0.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-30-we-want-to-be-here-in-50-years-emplify-ceo-on-the-health-systems-future-a08bce/
### Indiana (11)
- IU study reveals new insights about youth suicide crisis, suggests refocusing prevention efforts · 2026-06-09 · iu_edu · https://news.iu.edu/college/live/news/51152-iu-study-reveals-new-insights-about-youth-suicide · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-iu-study-reveals-new-insights-about-youth-suicide-crisis-suggests-refocusing-pre-c61990/
- Calls to Indiana's 988 hotline soar, but youth suicide still leading cause of death · 2026-05-10 · tribstar · https://www.tribstar.com/indiana/news/calls-to-indianas-988-hotline-soar-but-youth-suicide-still-leading-cause-of-death/article_d936b8de-a999-55af-92fd-8a445c71867f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-calls-to-indianas-988-hotline-soar-but-youth-suicide-still-leading-cause-of-deat-6899bb/
- Indianapolis expands mental health crisis care team to countywide service · 2026-05-05 · wishtv · https://www.wishtv.com/news/health-spotlight/indianapolis-expands-mental-health-crisis-care-team-to-countywide-service/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-indianapolis-expands-mental-health-crisis-care-team-to-countywide-service-df472a/
- Indiana to sunset HIV outreach program amid federal funding cuts · 2026-05-04 · wlfi · https://www.wlfi.com/news/indiana-to-sunset-hiv-outreach-program-amid-federal-funding-cuts/article_e2c5a4be-0404-5e11-b87a-0b7c9146344a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-04-indiana-to-sunset-hiv-outreach-program-amid-federal-funding-cuts-529d0b/
- Indiana Center for Recovery helps patients seek new paths for depression, PTSD treatment · 2026-05-02 · wishtv · https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indiana-center-recovery-spravato/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-02-indiana-center-for-recovery-helps-patients-seek-new-paths-for-depression-ptsd-tr-d04fab/
- Governor Braun Protects Indiana Health Centers by Exempting FQHCs from Proposed 340B Changes · 2026-04-24 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/governor-braun-protects-indiana-health-centers-by-exempting-fqhcs-from-proposed-340b-changes-302751998.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-24-governor-braun-protects-indiana-health-centers-by-exempting-fqhcs-from-proposed-225a5f/
- The one thing driving U.S. job growth | On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · 2026-04-16 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/the-one-thing-driving-u-s-job-growth-on-point-with-82246615 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-the-one-thing-driving-us-job-growth-on-point-with-meghna-chakrabarti-d70165/
- Indiana law enforcement treatment initiative expands to cover behavioral health · 2026-03-31 · Indiana Gazette Online · https://www.indianagazette.com/news/local/indiana-law-enforcement-treatment-initiative-expands-to-cover-behavioral-health/article_6a337886-a7a2-4398-a1b2-58f7c29149c5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-31-indiana-law-enforcement-treatment-initiative-expands-to-cover-behavioral-health-1975d0/
- Report finds Indiana lags nation in primary, preventative care · 2026-03-25 · wlfi · https://www.wlfi.com/news/report-finds-indiana-lags-nation-in-primary-preventative-care/article_15cffb94-aacc-400c-9966-ee2c3be804ba.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-report-finds-indiana-lags-nation-in-primary-preventative-care-28b4df/
- Indiana schools enforce strict cell phone ban to boost focus and reduce social conflict · 2026-03-14 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-14-schools-enforce-cell-phone-ban-reduce-conflict.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-indiana-schools-enforce-strict-cell-phone-ban-to-boost-focus-and-reduce-social-c-4ee039/
- New Mental Health Center Opens in Hancock County, Indiana · 2026-02-10 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/new-mental-health-center-opens-in-hancock-county-indiana-79536728 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-new-mental-health-center-opens-in-hancock-county-indiana-8fac56/
### Oregon (11)
- Oregon State Hospital still in contempt of court 1 year later · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/west/oregon/oregon-state-hospital-still-in-contempt-of-court-1-year-later/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-oregon-state-hospital-still-in-contempt-of-court-1-year-later-da3742/
- Local Partnership Expands Substance Use Treatment Services for Youth in Central Oregon · 2026-05-03 · The Source - Bend, Oregon · https://www.bendsource.com/business/businessnews/local-partnership-expands-substance-use-treatment-services-for-youth-in-central-oregon/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-local-partnership-expands-substance-use-treatment-services-for-youth-in-central-0da347/
- Portland Area Providers Accused of Stealing From Oregon Medicaid Program · 2026-04-08 · dailytidings · https://www.dailytidings.com/portland-area-providers-accused-of-stealing-from-oregon-medicaid-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-portland-area-providers-accused-of-stealing-from-oregon-medicaid-program-288037/
- Ducks Star Dante Moore Pleads With Kotek To Keep Oregon’s Virtual Therapy Alive · 2026-03-18 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/03/ducks-star-dante-moore-pleads-with-kotek-to-keep-oregon-s-virtual-therapy-alive/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-ducks-star-dante-moore-pleads-with-kotek-to-keep-oregons-virtual-therapy-alive-a303f7/
- Kotek Swings Ax at Red Tape Choking Oregon Behavioral Health · 2026-03-07 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/03/kotek-swings-ax-at-red-tape-choking-oregon-behavioral-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-07-kotek-swings-ax-at-red-tape-choking-oregon-behavioral-health-5e3183/
- What new plan says Oregon can do to retain behavioral health workers · 2026-02-21 · statesmanjournal · https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/20/oregon-council-releases-plan-to-increase-behavioral-health-workforce/88763677007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-what-new-plan-says-oregon-can-do-to-retain-behavioral-health-workers-5e90e4/
- Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus · 2026-01-10 · heraldandnews · https://www.heraldandnews.com/oregon-gov-kotek-extends-homelessness-emergency-order-this-time-with-a-mental-health-focus/article_7b94eb53-e608-43b7-af5d-ea64ef380125.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-oregon-gov-kotek-extends-homelessness-emergency-order-this-time-with-a-mental-he-5a02d4/
- Oregon’s slow but steady progress adding substance-use treatment beds is at risk · 2026-01-03 · tdn · https://tdn.com/news/state-regional/article_80ba94e2-3f53-4816-aa49-0ac6ec8fb050.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-oregons-slow-but-steady-progress-adding-substance-use-treatment-beds-is-at-risk-0a8b9d/
- The Missing History of Children’s Mental Health in Oregon · 2025-12-27 · Mad In America · https://www.madinamerica.com/2025/12/the-missing-history-of-childrens-mental-health-in-oregon/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-the-missing-history-of-childrens-mental-health-in-oregon-7a576d/
- Oregon updates agreements with counties to oversee behavioral health funding · 2025-12-26 · KPTV · https://www.kptv.com/2025/12/23/oregon-updates-agreements-with-counties-oversee-behavioral-health-funding/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-oregon-updates-agreements-with-counties-to-oversee-behavioral-health-funding-df8a5e/
- Senators Wyden and Merkley Sound Alarm Over Looming Mental Health Care Crisis in Malheur County, Oregon · 2025-12-26 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2025/12/senators-wyden-and-merkley-sound-alarm-over-looming-mental-health-care-crisis-in-malheur-county-oregon/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-senators-wyden-and-merkley-sound-alarm-over-looming-mental-health-care-crisis-in-56e765/
### Nevada (11)
- Nevada pausing licensing for state hospice, home health providers · 2026-06-06 · ktnv · https://www.ktnv.com/news/nevada-pausing-licensing-for-state-hospice-home-health-providers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-nevada-pausing-licensing-for-state-hospice-home-health-providers-b961d4/
- Nevada 988 rebrands statewide to boost awareness of suicide and crisis hotline · 2026-06-03 · fox5vegas · https://www.fox5vegas.com/2026/06/02/nevada-988-rebrands-statewide-boost-awareness-suicide-crisis-hotline/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-03-nevada-988-rebrands-statewide-to-boost-awareness-of-suicide-and-crisis-hotline-d03ff4/
- Nevada ranks last in nation for mental health care access, UMC doctors warn crisis growing · 2026-05-27 · KLAS 8 News Now · https://www.8newsnow.com/news/nevada-ranks-last-in-nation-for-mental-health-care-access-umc-doctors-warn-crisis-growing/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-27-nevada-ranks-last-in-nation-for-mental-health-care-access-umc-doctors-warn-crisi-cbc206/
- Raiders Nevada Mental Health Gala Greatly Successful · 2026-05-20 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/west/nevada/raiders-nevada-mental-health-gala-greatly-successful/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-raiders-nevada-mental-health-gala-greatly-successful-3eca1d/
- Groundbreaking signals new era of mental health care access in Nevada County · 2026-04-01 · TheUnion.com · https://www.theunion.com/news/groundbreaking-signals-new-era-of-mental-health-care-access-in-nevada-county/article_6fdf0bc0-22ff-4ea4-9bf3-5b42a83f10ed.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-01-groundbreaking-signals-new-era-of-mental-health-care-access-in-nevada-county-7ffba8/
- New president named for Nevada’s future children’s hospital · 2026-02-21 · reviewjournal · https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/new-president-named-for-nevadas-future-childrens-hospital-3709975/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-new-president-named-for-nevadas-future-childrens-hospital-482849/
- Report: 16 Nevada insurance carriers give mental health care claims short shrift · 2026-02-19 · a12news · https://www.12news.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/report-16-nevada-insurance-carriers-give-mental-health-care-claims-short-shrift/616-f09dffa5-65b3-4fc2-b3d9-41250d5d902d · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-report-16-nevada-insurance-carriers-give-mental-health-care-claims-short-shrift-1c9d50/
- Nevada’s $180 million rural health care plan · 2026-02-14 · pvtimes · https://pvtimes.com/news/nevadas-180-million-rural-health-care-plan-176095/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-nevadas-180-million-rural-health-care-plan-2c72fc/
- Mental health funding mess leaves Nevada providers on edge · 2026-01-26 · lasvegassun.com · https://lasvegassun.com/news/2026/jan/25/mental-health-funding-mess-leaves-nevada-providers/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-26-mental-health-funding-mess-leaves-nevada-providers-on-edge-b25b19/
- EMPOWERED receives $50,000 grant from Molina Healthcare of Nevada to launch in-home recovery support program for pregnant and postpartum individuals · 2026-01-22 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/empowered-receives-50-000-grant-from-molina-healthcare-of-nevada-to-launch-in-home-recovery/article_ac72dab7-a63c-5489-86d2-34b1cc6df541.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-empowered-receives-50000-grant-from-molina-healthcare-of-nevada-to-launch-in-hom-11c5b0/
- Access to mental health care expands in Northeastern Nevada · 2026-01-13 · elkodaily · https://elkodaily.com/news/local/article_f818ebb4-f3f5-4696-a2ae-362106c428ad.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-access-to-mental-health-care-expands-in-northeastern-nevada-14579b/
### Arizona (11)
- Arizona AG Mayes sues health care giants over alleged price-fixing · 2026-06-02 · kold · https://www.kold.com/2026/06/01/arizona-ag-mayes-sues-health-care-giants-over-alleged-price-fixing/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-02-arizona-ag-mayes-sues-health-care-giants-over-alleged-price-fixing-abdba9/
- Banner Health report shows Arizona research driving national medical innovation · 2026-05-27 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-5-26-banner-health-report-shows-arizona-research-driving-national-medical-innovation · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-27-banner-health-report-shows-arizona-research-driving-national-medical-innovation-a13438/
- Arizona therapist claims retaliation after criticizing Blue Cross Blue Shield · 2026-04-18 · kold · https://www.kold.com/2026/04/18/arizona-therapist-claims-retaliation-after-criticizing-blue-cross-blue-shield/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-arizona-therapist-claims-retaliation-after-criticizing-blue-cross-blue-shield-69a104/
- AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT · 2026-04-15 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-in-brief-at-11-04-p-m-edt/article_dfae9067-00b5-5e84-9bbd-cbbee19afc5b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-ap-news-in-brief-at-1104-pm-edt-3c0683/
- AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT · 2026-04-15 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/ap-news-in-brief-at-12-04-a-m-edt/article_9e667c3f-66e0-5e49-9aed-34e5ae076f4c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-ap-news-in-brief-at-1204-am-edt-9788e3/
- AP News Summary at 11:11 p.m. EDT · 2026-04-15 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/ap-news-summary-at-11-11-p-m-edt/article_958c2779-b9e8-56fe-89d2-aab72b3df7bf.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-ap-news-summary-at-1111-pm-edt-08e45c/
- Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support · 2026-03-17 · tucson · https://tucson.com/life-entertainment/article_f44e2466-371f-5430-b7f4-e4fa69db40de.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-into-action-recovery-helps-arizona-men-break-free-from-addiction-with-evidence-b-d6d7a0/
- Arizona Clinical Trial on Psychedelic Therapies for Veterans Nears Completion · 2026-03-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/arizona-clinical-trial-on-psychedelic-therapies-for-80913217 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-arizona-clinical-trial-on-psychedelic-therapies-for-veterans-nears-completion-29b716/
- Sen. Gallego pushes for research for veterans as Arizona study moves forward · 2026-03-12 · kgun9 · https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/sen-gallego-pushes-for-research-for-veterans-as-arizona-study-moves-forward · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-sen-gallego-pushes-for-research-for-veterans-as-arizona-study-moves-forward-f7c3b3/
- Sanford's New CTO Shares Early Plans for Health Plan, Provider Integration · 2026-01-23 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/sanfords-new-cto-shares-early-plans-for-health-plan-provider-integration-access-health-11401697 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-23-sanfords-new-cto-shares-early-plans-for-health-plan-provider-integration-fd6793/
- TMS Therapy Provides New Hope For Treatment-Resistant Depression In Gilbert, Arizona · 2026-01-21 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110627523/TMS-Therapy-Provides-New-Hope-For-Treatment-Resistant-Depression-In-Gilbert-Arizona · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-21-tms-therapy-provides-new-hope-for-treatment-resistant-depression-in-gilbert-ariz-6d6bf8/
### North Carolina (11)
- Trump’s $50B Rural Health Bet Meets a Healthcare Desert in North Carolina · 2026-05-22 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/rural-health/rural-health-fund-hospital-closures-north-carolina-martin-general/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-trumps-50b-rural-health-bet-meets-a-healthcare-desert-in-north-carolina-3e4d94/
- Frye Regional brings neuromodulation heart failure therapy to western North Carolina · 2026-05-03 · hickoryrecord · https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_2f116c0c-f899-4c66-ade8-d33c3eb9d630.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-frye-regional-brings-neuromodulation-heart-failure-therapy-to-western-north-caro-636cf6/
- Amae Health and Novant Health bring enhanced integrated care model for severe mental illness to Charlotte, North Carolina · 2026-04-23 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/gnwcq-2026-4-22-amae-health-and-novant-health-bring-enhanced-integrated-care-model-for-severe-mental-illness-to-charlotte-north-carolina · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-23-amae-health-and-novant-health-bring-enhanced-integrated-care-model-for-severe-me-00feb1/
- Carolina Complete Health and WellCare of North Carolina Combine to Form Provider-Led Managed Care Organization · 2026-04-03 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carolina-complete-health-and-wellcare-of-north-carolina-combine-to-form-provider-led-managed-care-organization-302732921.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-carolina-complete-health-and-wellcare-of-north-carolina-combine-to-form-provider-87a1bd/
- North Carolina’s Thom Tillis drops the filter as he prepares to leave the Senate · 2026-04-02 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/personal_finance/north-carolina-s-thom-tillis-drops-the-filter-as-he-prepares-to-leave-the-senate/article_d315fd08-82ea-530c-90f8-7c55cd3670a8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-north-carolinas-thom-tillis-drops-the-filter-as-he-prepares-to-leave-the-senate-fde54d/
- Tom Campbell: North Carolina needs mental health care reform · 2026-03-10 · dailyadvance · https://www.dailyadvance.com/opinion/editorial_columnists/tom-campbell-north-carolina-needs-mental-health-care-reform/article_3726af1f-6652-51b0-930b-ac5eccae3481.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-tom-campbell-north-carolina-needs-mental-health-care-reform-7cf1b3/
- North Carolina needs mental health care reform · 2026-03-05 · The Wake Weekly · https://www.wakeweekly.com/columns/north-carolina-needs-mental-health-care-reform-676ab9d1 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-05-north-carolina-needs-mental-health-care-reform-cc2017/
- Convention center project displaces behavioral health provider · 2026-02-25 · mtairynews · https://www.mtairynews.com/news/convention-center-project-displaces-behavioral-health-provider/article_e18c8264-e56b-4f96-b4a5-c84d96307c2b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-convention-center-project-displaces-behavioral-health-provider-b6bdb4/
- Long Covid is still here. I know – my life came to a stop because of it · 2026-02-19 · theguardian · https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/18/long-covid-symptoms-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-long-covid-is-still-here-i-know-my-life-came-to-a-stop-because-of-it-7896f2/
- Newsworthy from the School of Medicine, Week of February 6 – February 12 · 2026-02-13 · unc · https://news.unchealthcare.org/2026/02/newsworthy-from-the-school-of-medicine-week-of-february-6-february-12/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-newsworthy-from-the-school-of-medicine-week-of-february-6-february-12-0924c4/
- North Carolina’s Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis and its Future · 2025-12-27 · WFAE · https://www.wfae.org/health/2025-12-26/north-carolinas-growing-youth-mental-health-crisis-and-its-future · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-north-carolinas-growing-youth-mental-health-crisis-and-its-future-bc3537/
### Hawaii (9)
- Hawaii Snags Spot In Federal Medicaid Mental Health Shake-Up · 2026-06-05 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/06/hawaii-snags-spot-in-federal-medicaid-mental-health-shake-up/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-hawaii-snags-spot-in-federal-medicaid-mental-health-shake-up-807f26/
- 22 Cheap(ish) Things To Buy This Spring When You Need A Little Pick-Me-Up · 2026-03-19 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/22-cheap-ish-things-to-buy-this-spring-when-you-need-a-81121658 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-22-cheapish-things-to-buy-this-spring-when-you-need-a-little-pick-me-up-1176be/
- Hawaii lawmakers seek to close gaps in mental health treatment for homeless · 2026-03-02 · Hawaii Tribune-Herald · https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/03/02/hawaii-news/hawaii-lawmakers-seek-to-close-gaps-in-mental-health-treatment-for-homeless/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-02-hawaii-lawmakers-seek-to-close-gaps-in-mental-health-treatment-for-homeless-23c3ac/
- Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: Survey data indicates Americans are less optimistic · 2026-02-25 · mauinews · https://www.mauinews.com/opinion/columns/2026/02/dr-jessica-a-johnson-survey-data-indicates-americans-are-less-optimistic/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-dr-jessica-a-johnson-survey-data-indicates-americans-are-less-optimistic-273ee3/
- Health care unions to end historic strike at Kaiser Permanente · 2026-02-25 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/health-care-unions-to-end-historic-strike-at-kaiser-permanente/article_fedf7a10-e097-5d58-9433-96d835f8e23f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-health-care-unions-to-end-historic-strike-at-kaiser-permanente-5f1558/
- When the quiet season doesn’t feel quiet · 2026-02-25 · grandforksherald · https://www.agweek.com/opinion/columns/when-the-quiet-season-doesnt-feel-quiet · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-when-the-quiet-season-doesnt-feel-quiet-d1009f/
- Hawaii corrections officials seeking millions in funding to improve mental health services in prison · 2026-02-18 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/hawaii-corrections-officials-seeking-millions-in-funding-to-79896867 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-hawaii-corrections-officials-seeking-millions-in-funding-to-improve-mental-healt-f07cef/
- Report shows strong use of Hawaii medical cannabis program · 2026-02-13 · thegardenisland · https://www.thegardenisland.com/2026/02/13/hawaii-news/report-shows-strong-use-of-hawaii-medical-cannabis-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-report-shows-strong-use-of-hawaii-medical-cannabis-program-bf018d/
- Savannah Guthrie Gives Health Update After Vocal Cord Surgery · 2026-01-06 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/savannah-guthrie-gives-health-update-after-vocal-cord-78008291 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-06-savannah-guthrie-gives-health-update-after-vocal-cord-surgery-9130fc/
### Massachusetts (9)
- Hundreds gather on Boston Common for mental health walk with NAMI Massachusetts · 2026-05-17 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/northeast/massachusetts/hundreds-gather-on-boston-common-for-mental-health-walk-with-nami-massachusetts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-17-hundreds-gather-on-boston-common-for-mental-health-walk-with-nami-massachusetts-e4019e/
- Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, to head S.F. homeless dept. · 2026-04-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/michael-levine-massachusetts-medicaid-exec-to-head-s-f-81955640 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-michael-levine-massachusetts-medicaid-exec-to-head-sf-homeless-dept-659e84/
- U.S. health care system is beyond repair | Opinion letters · 2026-03-23 · news_press · https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2026/03/22/u-s-health-care-system-is-beyond-repair-opinion-letters/89184766007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-us-health-care-system-is-beyond-repair-opinion-letters-cdc210/
- Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding · 2026-02-21 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/massachusetts-healthcare-giant-ends-youth-gender-care-to-80048545 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-massachusetts-healthcare-giant-ends-youth-gender-care-to-protect-hundreds-of-mil-adcdcb/
- New research claims family dinners may keep teens off drugs · 2026-02-07 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/national/new-research-claims-family-dinners-may-keep-teens-off-drugs/article_7f9c7bc1-7384-57af-9ff4-66d38ae54ec5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-07-new-research-claims-family-dinners-may-keep-teens-off-drugs-6b748d/
- Magnus Medical Announces First Patient Enrolled at University of Massachusetts in Pivotal DoD-Funded Multisite Study of SAINT for Postpartum Depression · 2026-02-06 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/magnus-medical-announces-first-patient-enrolled-at-university-of-massachusetts-in-pivotal-dod-funded-multisite/article_442d539c-bb86-5e8f-8836-c77ccca885f5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-06-magnus-medical-announces-first-patient-enrolled-at-university-of-massachusetts-i-b86e3d/
- Bill Press: One is flying over the cuckoo’s nest · 2026-01-25 · dailyfreeman · https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2026/01/24/bill-press-one-is-flying-over-the-cuckoos-nest/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-25-bill-press-one-is-flying-over-the-cuckoos-nest-aa6c56/
- Virtual reality aims to help these seniors fight loneliness one headset at a time · 2026-01-22 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/lifestyle/virtual-reality-aims-to-help-these-seniors-fight-loneliness-one-headset-at-a-time/article_3a6ab2af-ce3b-56a2-ab65-524501279d3f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-virtual-reality-aims-to-help-these-seniors-fight-loneliness-one-headset-at-a-tim-6c0fe1/
- Massachusetts is in line for $162 million in federal rural health aid · 2025-12-31 · berkshireeagle · https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/region/federal-rural-health-aid-massachusetts/article_d1c5443a-6969-4410-b7e0-bc97189c1380.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-massachusetts-is-in-line-for-162-million-in-federal-rural-health-aid-e4bac8/
### Idaho (9)
- For a Boise family of medical providers, Idaho criminal trans bathroom ban was the last straw · 2026-05-13 · easttexasnews · https://www.easttexasnews.com/premium/stories/for-a-boise-family-of-medical-providers-idaho-criminal-trans-bathroom-ban-was-the-last-straw,89489 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-for-a-boise-family-of-medical-providers-idaho-criminal-trans-bathroom-ban-was-th-4411d1/
- After governor approves, Idaho health agency announces restored Medicaid mental health programs · 2026-04-08 · kmvt · https://www.kmvt.com/2026/04/07/after-governor-approves-idaho-health-agency-announces-restored-medicaid-mental-health-programs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-08-after-governor-approves-idaho-health-agency-announces-restored-medicaid-mental-h-ef4bb0/
- Idaho State Legislature March 9-13 · 2026-03-18 · signalamerican · http://signalamerican.com/content/idaho-state-legislature-march-9-13%E2%80%83 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-18-idaho-state-legislature-march-9-13-fed207/
- A third patient has died after Idaho cut a Medicaid mental health service · 2026-02-22 · postregister · https://www.postregister.com/news/state/a-third-patient-has-died-after-idaho-cut-a-medicaid-mental-health-service/article_f8192829-e1f6-4189-9d3a-c5746406341c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-a-third-patient-has-died-after-idaho-cut-a-medicaid-mental-health-service-b60b52/
- Idaho cut this service for patients with psychosis. Already, three have died - Fri, 20 Feb 2026 PST · 2026-02-21 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/20/idaho-cut-this-service-for-patients-with-psychosis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-21-idaho-cut-this-service-for-patients-with-psychosis-already-three-have-died-fri-2-f0e856/
- Providers said people would die if Idaho cut this health service. 2 already have - Wed, 11 Feb 2026 PST · 2026-02-12 · spokesman · http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/feb/11/providers-said-people-would-die-if-idaho-cut-this-/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-providers-said-people-would-die-if-idaho-cut-this-health-service-2-already-have-eb0565/
- State investment expands access to inpatient mental health treatment for Idaho youth · 2026-01-31 · Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (.gov) · https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice/state-investment-expands-access-inpatient-mental-health-treatment-idaho-youth · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-31-state-investment-expands-access-to-inpatient-mental-health-treatment-for-idaho-y-a43ac7/
- Idaho’s trans athlete case is heading to the US Supreme Court. What to know · 2026-01-11 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/idaho-s-trans-athlete-case-is-heading-to-the-us-supreme-court-what-to-know/article_facc0e3e-632a-5acc-86fc-a56527f1e35b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-11-idahos-trans-athlete-case-is-heading-to-the-us-supreme-court-what-to-know-5eea16/
- Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit over Medicaid mental health contract · 2025-12-31 · idahostatejournal · https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/idaho-supreme-court-dismisses-lawsuit-over-medicaid-mental-health-contract/article_85451700-0090-4901-bd1f-2f337d96b83f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-idaho-supreme-court-dismisses-lawsuit-over-medicaid-mental-health-contract-b177fd/
### Alaska (8)
- Alaska drops to 47th in the nation in overall child well-being, new report says · 2026-06-09 · republicmonitor · https://republicmonitor.com/premium/stories/alaska-drops-to-47th-in-the-nation-in-overall-child-well-being-new-report-says,185055 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-alaska-drops-to-47th-in-the-nation-in-overall-child-well-being-new-report-says-a30d12/
- Alaska health officials advance over 400 projects for Rural Health Transformation funding · 2026-06-08 · yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/alaska-health-officials-advance-over-220200145.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-alaska-health-officials-advance-over-400-projects-for-rural-health-transformatio-a32df5/
- Alaska Legislature approves plan for mental health education in schools · 2026-05-16 · republicmonitor · https://republicmonitor.com/premium/stories/alaska-legislature-approves-plan-for-mental-health-education-in-schools,182354 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-alaska-legislature-approves-plan-for-mental-health-education-in-schools-84aa1a/
- Suicide prevention advocates call for policy change after death of Kwigillingok youth · 2026-03-21 · alaskasnewssource · https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/03/20/suicide-prevention-advocates-call-policy-change-after-death-kwigillingok-youth/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-suicide-prevention-advocates-call-for-policy-change-after-death-of-kwigillingok-5d549b/
- A bill to simplify nurse licensing is tangled in Alaska politics, putting rural health funding at risk · 2026-03-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/a-bill-to-simplify-nurse-licensing-is-tangled-in-alaska-80913141 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-a-bill-to-simplify-nurse-licensing-is-tangled-in-alaska-politics-putting-rural-h-1cee51/
- Despite Promises, Veterans Affairs Department Cut Thousands of Roles for Doctors and Nurses · 2026-03-06 · virginislandsdailynews · https://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/despite-promises-veterans-affairs-department-cut-thousands-of-roles-for-doctors-and-nurses/article_e482c08e-f00a-457b-a359-f1918d503c3a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-06-despite-promises-veterans-affairs-department-cut-thousands-of-roles-for-doctors-01d560/
- Alaska to begin soliciting funding ideas as state races to spend $272 million on rural health care · 2026-02-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/alaska-to-begin-soliciting-funding-ideas-as-state-races-to-79771370 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-alaska-to-begin-soliciting-funding-ideas-as-state-races-to-spend-272-million-on-5f7955/
- A clinic in Alaska is trying to help people with addiction survive incarceration · 2025-12-27 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/2025/12/27/nx-s1-5588914/a-clinic-in-alaska-is-trying-to-help-people-with-addiction-survive-incarceration · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-a-clinic-in-alaska-is-trying-to-help-people-with-addiction-survive-incarceration-e37373/
### Wyoming (8)
- ‘I’m 57 but my metabolic age is 10 years younger thanks to these 4 fitness habits’ · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/fitness/im-57-but-my-metabolic-age-is-10-years-younger-thanks-to-these-4-fitness-habits/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-im-57-but-my-metabolic-age-is-10-years-younger-thanks-to-these-4-fitness-habits-964c2d/
- How $200 million will be doled out to Wyoming health care providers · 2026-05-23 · wyomingpublicmedia_org · https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/open-spaces/2026-05-22/how-200-million-will-be-doled-out-to-wyoming-health-care-providers · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-23-how-200-million-will-be-doled-out-to-wyoming-health-care-providers-5b06d6/
- Feds greenlight Wyoming’s plan to spend $205M on healthcare initiatives · 2026-05-22 · buckrail · https://buckrail.com/feds-greenlight-wyomings-plan-to-spend-205m-on-healthcare-initiatives/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-feds-greenlight-wyomings-plan-to-spend-205m-on-healthcare-initiatives-b72d15/
- Wyoming’s health care struggles explained to lawmakers · 2026-05-20 · jhnewsandguide · https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/jackson_hole_daily/state_and_regional/wyoming-s-health-care-struggles-explained-to-lawmakers/article_55f38a38-9caa-4434-9ab0-e8b69511ef8f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-20-wyomings-health-care-struggles-explained-to-lawmakers-e34baa/
- Wyoming's healthcare struggles explained to lawmakers · 2026-05-16 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/wyomings-healthcare-struggles-explained-to-lawmakers/article_27a399cd-db30-499d-93c4-c1565dea5f02.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-wyomings-healthcare-struggles-explained-to-lawmakers-bda09b/
- Wyoming Behavioral Health Alliance to host Community Mental Health Fair · 2026-05-07 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/wyoming-behavioral-health-alliance-to-host-community-mental-health-fair/article_dd134d14-5d99-44bb-a5c8-53956fd1640b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-07-wyoming-behavioral-health-alliance-to-host-community-mental-health-fair-152ccf/
- Wyoming Wants To Make Its Five-Year Federal Rural Health Funding Last ‘Forever’ · 2026-02-18 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/wyoming-rural-health-transformation-funding-grants/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-wyoming-wants-to-make-its-five-year-federal-rural-health-funding-last-forever-bd1d6e/
- $205M federal health grant kicks off flurry of policy work for Wyoming · 2026-01-03 · wyomingnews · https://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/205m-federal-health-grant-kicks-off-flurry-of-policy-work-for-wyoming/article_e25e0df0-e63e-4918-833a-ce18065c6704.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-205m-federal-health-grant-kicks-off-flurry-of-policy-work-for-wyoming-4f3f6b/
### Nebraska (8)
- As states face stricter Medicaid work requirements, Nebraska is an early test · 2026-06-06 · pbs_org · https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/as-states-face-stricter-medicaid-work-requirements-nebraska-is-an-early-test · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-as-states-face-stricter-medicaid-work-requirements-nebraska-is-an-early-test-c088c1/
- How to prepare yourself or a loved one to truly live a longer life · 2026-05-22 · nbcnews · https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/how-to-prepare-yourself-or-a-loved-one-to-truly-live-a-longer-life-263685701887 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-how-to-prepare-yourself-or-a-loved-one-to-truly-live-a-longer-life-5f8ece/
- Medical cannabis regulations now headed to Nebraska AG, governor for approval · 2026-04-14 · easttexasnews · https://www.easttexasnews.com/premium/stories/medical-cannabis-regulations-now-headed-to-nebraska-ag-governor-for-approval,85724 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-medical-cannabis-regulations-now-headed-to-nebraska-ag-governor-for-approval-1d4cf3/
- Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regs Headed To AG, Governor · 2026-04-14 · yankton_net · https://www.yankton.net/community/article_a7584ea6-28ca-4fef-adb7-d454f821fc26.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-14-nebraska-medical-cannabis-regs-headed-to-ag-governor-1eb312/
- Nebraska hospital opens unique youth mental health facility · 2026-03-23 · kiowacountypress_net · https://kiowacountypress.net/content/nebraska-hospital-opens-unique-youth-mental-health-facility · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-23-nebraska-hospital-opens-unique-youth-mental-health-facility-eec4b0/
- UNO students researching: What can 100 strands of hair show us about a dog's past? · 2026-03-17 · newsnow3 · https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/uno-students-researching-what-can-100-strands-of-hair-show-us-about-a-dogs-past · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-17-uno-students-researching-what-can-100-strands-of-hair-show-us-about-a-dogs-past-225f10/
- Nebraska Medicine to open health center in Omaha’s Blackstone District · 2026-03-11 · wowt · https://www.wowt.com/2026/03/10/nebraska-medicine-open-health-center-omahas-blackstone-district/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-nebraska-medicine-to-open-health-center-in-omahas-blackstone-district-5166bb/
- Bill to protect Nebraska physicians recommending medical cannabis unopposed at hearing · 2026-02-25 · knopnews2 · https://www.knopnews2.com/2026/02/23/bill-protect-nebraska-physicians-recommending-medical-cannabis-unopposed-hearing/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-25-bill-to-protect-nebraska-physicians-recommending-medical-cannabis-unopposed-at-h-cb603b/
### Connecticut (8)
- Connecticut Governor Signs Public Health Bill- What Health Care Organizations Need to Know · 2026-06-05 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/connecticut-governor-signs-public-health-bill-what-health-care-organizations-need · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-connecticut-governor-signs-public-health-bill-what-health-care-organizations-nee-f6f040/
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 7:02 p.m. EDT · 2026-06-04 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/business/ap-technology-summarybrief-at-7-02-p-m-edt/article_6d2a03bb-9d15-529e-9f06-3e1281bda388.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-ap-technology-summarybrief-at-702-pm-edt-37ba03/
- Connecticut families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s face quiet grief, rising costs · 2026-05-15 · ctinsider · https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-alzheimers-caregivers-emotional-financial-toll-22194122.php · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-connecticut-families-caring-for-loved-ones-with-alzheimers-face-quiet-grief-risi-1b0a9f/
- Statewide cellphone ban in Connecticut classrooms fails to make it to finish line · 2026-05-09 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/statewide-cellphone-ban-in-connecticut-classrooms-fails-to-make-it-to-finish-line/article_87cb6c36-2194-533e-b651-6eb666ace509.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-statewide-cellphone-ban-in-connecticut-classrooms-fails-to-make-it-to-finish-lin-7c4bfe/
- Unmasking Teen Substance Risks Through Mobile 'Mock Bedroom' Walkthrough At East Shore Health Dept. · 2026-05-09 · patch · https://patch.com/connecticut/branford/unmasking-teen-substance-risks-through-mobile-mock-bedroom-walkthrough-east · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-09-unmasking-teen-substance-risks-through-mobile-mock-bedroom-walkthrough-at-east-s-9ad139/
- HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research · 2026-04-22 · arcamax · https://www.arcamax.com/healthtips/s-4077643 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-22-hepa-air-purifiers-may-boost-brain-power-in-adults-over-40-new-research-760964/
- SABER Applauds Connecticut Lawmakers for Expanding Psychedelic Therapy Pilot Program · 2026-03-12 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/features/health/saber-applauds-connecticut-lawmakers-for-expanding-psychedelic-therapy-pilot-program/article_1e2c0ecb-9c55-5b68-854b-7169f130cf4e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-saber-applauds-connecticut-lawmakers-for-expanding-psychedelic-therapy-pilot-pro-58edc5/
- Connecticut's chief fiscal officer urges legislature to be more realistic with Medicaid budgeting · 2026-01-07 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/ap/state/connecticuts-chief-fiscal-officer-urges-legislature-to-be-more-realistic-with-medicaid-budgeting/article_d563179e-5954-5680-8119-486e06d9cc2c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-connecticuts-chief-fiscal-officer-urges-legislature-to-be-more-realistic-with-me-97c90c/
### Montana (8)
- Governor Gianforte Announces Montana Secures Federal Funding to Establish Behavioral Health Clinics · 2026-05-29 · State of Montana Newsroom (.gov) · https://news.mt.gov/Governors-Office/Governor-Gianforte-Announces-Montana-Secures-Federal-Funding-to-Establish-Behavioral-Health-Clinics · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-29-governor-gianforte-announces-montana-secures-federal-funding-to-establish-behavi-468616/
- Montana among 10 states picked for behavioral health funding · 2026-05-29 · Nonstop Local News Montana · https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana/montana-among-10-states-picked-for-behavioral-health-funding/article_1b78f592-859d-4014-8819-ec026aa815a1.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-29-montana-among-10-states-picked-for-behavioral-health-funding-f6d2ed/
- Number of Montanans on Medicaid falls to lowest level since expansion as charity care rises · 2026-04-17 · t_g · http://shelbyville.staging.communityq.com/premium/stories/number-of-montanans-on-medicaid-falls-to-lowest-level-since-expansion-as-charity-care-rises,214328 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-number-of-montanans-on-medicaid-falls-to-lowest-level-since-expansion-as-charity-24ec0c/
- Why More Montanans Choose Integrated Healthcare Under One Roof · 2026-02-18 · mtstandard · https://mtstandard.com/places/content/article_d83fb564-6465-44a5-a71b-9619eace4e15.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-why-more-montanans-choose-integrated-healthcare-under-one-roof-6e1077/
- Montana auditor: Out-of-state providers targeted Native people in $55M insurance scheme · 2026-01-22 · milescitystar · https://www.milescitystar.com/news/montana-auditor-out-of-state-providers-targeted-native-people-in-55m-insurance-scheme/article_406c0aa6-f4ac-559f-853f-95f5f26740e7.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-montana-auditor-out-of-state-providers-targeted-native-people-in-55m-insurance-s-09e1cf/
- Native Americans are dying from pregnancy. They want a voice to stop the trend · 2026-01-22 · mankatofreepress · https://www.mankatofreepress.com/native-americans-are-dying-from-pregnancy-they-want-a-voice-to-stop-the-trend/article_7e21416e-5125-4cd1-87f3-df2303b72821.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-native-americans-are-dying-from-pregnancy-they-want-a-voice-to-stop-the-trend-bfa5dd/
- In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow Community Works To Rebuild From Meth’s Destruction · 2026-01-08 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/tribal-health-meth-epidemic-recovery-montana-town-rebuilds-crow-reservation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-08-in-lodge-grass-montana-a-crow-community-works-to-rebuild-from-meths-destruction-e999a1/
- Breaking Down Healthcare Barriers in Southwest Montana · 2026-01-07 · mtstandard · https://mtstandard.com/places/content/article_1087d804-5f15-41cb-bc83-243a1252dc80.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-07-breaking-down-healthcare-barriers-in-southwest-montana-1fe7d4/
### New Jersey (7)
- Maternal health support organization expands services to Long Island and New Jersey · 2026-06-05 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/northeast/new-jersey/maternal-health-support-organization-expands-services-to-long-island-and-new-jersey/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-maternal-health-support-organization-expands-services-to-long-island-and-new-jer-686211/
- New Jersey is on track to become the first state to provide free universal postpartum home visits to all families · 2026-05-19 · whyy · https://whyy.org/articles/postpartum-home-visits-new-jersey/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-19-new-jersey-is-on-track-to-become-the-first-state-to-provide-free-universal-postp-ff05cc/
- HSS Presents New Research Leveraging AI to Uncover Insights Related to Pain Risk and Anesthesia Education at ASRA Annual Meeting · 2026-04-19 · businesswire · http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260418992970/en/HSS-Presents-New-Research-Leveraging-AI-to-Uncover-Insights-Related-to-Pain-Risk-and-Anesthesia-Education-at-ASRA-Annual-Meeting/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-19-hss-presents-new-research-leveraging-ai-to-uncover-insights-related-to-pain-risk-0230be/
- Medtronic Built a Care Platform for Ghana. Now, It's Working in New Jersey · 2026-04-11 · newsweek · https://www.newsweek.com/medtronic-built-a-care-platform-for-ghana-now-its-working-in-new-jersey-11814125 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-medtronic-built-a-care-platform-for-ghana-now-its-working-in-new-jersey-95ff23/
- BuzzFeed Writer Sparks Debate on 'Scooping' During Periods · 2026-02-23 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/buzzfeed-writer-sparks-debate-on-scooping-during-periods-80115194 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-23-buzzfeed-writer-sparks-debate-on-scooping-during-periods-1538c4/
- Phil Collins Reflects on Health Struggles and Touring · 2026-01-22 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/phil-collins-reflects-on-health-struggles-and-touring-78699195 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-phil-collins-reflects-on-health-struggles-and-touring-289250/
- Houston family says woman was found safe after 3 weeks, but say the situation is far from resolved · 2026-01-03 · kens5 · https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/sydney-marquez-found-safe-houston-texas/285-7d289a04-5559-4dc9-a618-3362f046941d · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-03-houston-family-says-woman-was-found-safe-after-3-weeks-but-say-the-situation-is-ca6c08/
### Missouri (7)
- VA clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy gives Missouri lawmakers hope · 2026-06-04 · semissourian · https://missouriindependent.com/2026/06/03/va-clinical-trial-on-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-gives-missouri-lawmakers-hope · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-04-va-clinical-trial-on-psychedelic-assisted-therapy-gives-missouri-lawmakers-hope-5017a6/
- Health care bill expanding maternal care, contraception access heads to Missouri governor · 2026-05-18 · semissourian · https://missouriindependent.com/2026/05/14/healthcare-bill-expanding-maternal-care-contraception-access-heads-to-missouri-governor · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-18-health-care-bill-expanding-maternal-care-contraception-access-heads-to-missouri-ad2d9e/
- Missouri lawmakers pass healthcare bill expanding maternal care · 2026-05-16 · newsleader · https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/15/missouri-house-passes-healthcare-bill/90103108007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-16-missouri-lawmakers-pass-healthcare-bill-expanding-maternal-care-1da77a/
- Healthcare bill expanding maternal care, contraception access heads to Missouri governor · 2026-05-15 · sedaliademocrat · https://www.sedaliademocrat.com/stories/healthcare-bill-expanding-maternal-care-contraception-access-heads-to-missouri-governor,52589 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-healthcare-bill-expanding-maternal-care-contraception-access-heads-to-missouri-g-ebb2d6/
- Missouri Department of Mental Health leader focuses on overdose prevention, crisis response statewide · 2026-04-26 · Jefferson City News Tribune · https://www.newstribune.com/news/2026/apr/26/snapshot-dmh-leader-focuses-on-overdose/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-missouri-department-of-mental-health-leader-focuses-on-overdose-prevention-crisi-a3c270/
- Missouri Senate backs court-ordered outpatient treatment for severe mental illness · 2026-03-28 · dddnews · https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/27/missouri-senate-backs-court-ordered-outpatient-treatment-for-severe-mental-illness · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-28-missouri-senate-backs-court-ordered-outpatient-treatment-for-severe-mental-illne-713c23/
- Missouri Nabs $216 Million Lifeline For Rural Health Care · 2026-02-24 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/02/missouri-nabs-216-million-lifeline-for-rural-health-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-24-missouri-nabs-216-million-lifeline-for-rural-health-care-174def/
### Alabama (7)
- This Month Matters: North Alabama’s first psychiatric urgent care opens in Huntsville, offering same-day mental health treatment · 2026-05-30 · waff · https://www.waff.com/2026/05/29/this-month-matters-north-alabamas-first-psychiatric-urgent-care-opens-huntsville-offering-same-day-mental-health-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-30-this-month-matters-north-alabamas-first-psychiatric-urgent-care-opens-in-huntsvi-60c6a6/
- Autism therapy disruption leaves Alabama families scrambling for care amid long waitlists · 2026-03-20 · fox10tv · https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/03/20/autism-therapy-disruption-leaves-alabama-families-scrambling-care-amid-long-waitlists/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-20-autism-therapy-disruption-leaves-alabama-families-scrambling-for-care-amid-long-a97c9c/
- Alabama’s ‘Pretty Cool’ Plan for Robots in Maternity Care Sparks Debate · 2026-02-12 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/alabama-robot-ultrasounds-maternity-care-rural-health-oz/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-alabamas-pretty-cool-plan-for-robots-in-maternity-care-sparks-debate-37e8fe/
- Alabama expands mental health treatment for veterans with new multi-provider program · 2026-01-24 · waff · https://www.waff.com/2026/01/23/alabama-expands-mental-health-treatment-veterans-with-new-multi-provider-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-24-alabama-expands-mental-health-treatment-for-veterans-with-new-multi-provider-pro-a03aec/
- Alabama’s plan to use robots for key medical procedure earns praise from White House · 2026-01-18 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/alabama-s-plan-to-use-robots-for-key-medical-procedure-78486735 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-18-alabamas-plan-to-use-robots-for-key-medical-procedure-earns-praise-from-white-ho-fa6f73/
- Mental health grant cuts—and prompt reversal—sow confusion in Alabama · 2026-01-17 · al · https://www.al.com/news/2026/01/mental-health-grant-cutsand-prompt-reversalsow-confusion-in-alabama.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-mental-health-grant-cutsand-prompt-reversalsow-confusion-in-alabama-1b7b9e/
- Alabama Promised to Improve Psychiatric Care for Men Charged With Crimes. They Still Wait Years · 2025-12-27 · U.S. News & World Report · https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2025-11-12/alabama-promised-to-improve-psychiatric-care-for-men-charged-with-crimes-they-still-wait-years · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-27-alabama-promised-to-improve-psychiatric-care-for-men-charged-with-crimes-they-st-9592ca/
### South Dakota (7)
- As ranks of uninsured grow, charity care can be hard to come by at many hospitals · 2026-05-11 · knpr_org · https://knpr.org/npr/2026-05-11/as-ranks-of-uninsured-grow-charity-care-can-be-hard-to-come-by-at-many-hospitals · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-as-ranks-of-uninsured-grow-charity-care-can-be-hard-to-come-by-at-many-hospitals-f3ab6e/
- New mentorship training aims to boost student mental health support at South Dakota Mines · 2026-04-05 · kotatv · https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/04/new-mentorship-training-aims-boost-student-mental-health-support-south-dakota-mines/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-05-new-mentorship-training-aims-to-boost-student-mental-health-support-at-south-dak-5e684c/
- Rapid City mayor responds as South Dakota leaders award $7.8M in opioid settlement grants · 2026-04-03 · kotatv · https://www.kotatv.com/2026/04/02/rapid-city-mayor-responds-south-dakota-leaders-award-78m-opioid-settlement-grants/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-rapid-city-mayor-responds-as-south-dakota-leaders-award-78m-in-opioid-settlement-2df36a/
- South Dakota awards $7.8 million from opioid settlement to combat addiction · 2026-04-03 · mitchellrepublic · https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/south-dakota/south-dakota-awards-7-8-million-from-opioid-settlement-to-combat-addiction · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-south-dakota-awards-78-million-from-opioid-settlement-to-combat-addiction-128e77/
- Sanford Sports launches in Black Hills region · 2026-03-19 · news_sanfordhealth_org · https://news.sanfordhealth.org/sports/sanford-sports-launches-in-black-hills-region/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-19-sanford-sports-launches-in-black-hills-region-dd65ef/
- After NAMI’s closure, where can families and people go for support? · 2026-02-18 · dakotanewsnow · https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/02/17/after-namis-closure-where-can-families-people-go-support/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-18-after-namis-closure-where-can-families-and-people-go-for-support-c8c4c7/
- What $189M In Rural Healthcare Funding May Mean For South Dakota · 2026-01-26 · yankton_net · https://www.yankton.net/community/article_ae42cbaa-bb41-499a-8517-0d49fef12476.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-26-what-189m-in-rural-healthcare-funding-may-mean-for-south-dakota-94509d/
### New Hampshire (7)
- New Hampshire’s Cannabis Program Sees Record Growth – Valley News · 2026-05-08 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/northeast/new-hampshire/new-hampshires-cannabis-program-sees-record-growth-valley-news/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-new-hampshires-cannabis-program-sees-record-growth-valley-news-fe40e5/
- Bad for Health, Bad for the Budget · 2026-04-18 · nhgazette · https://www.nhgazette.com/2026/04/17/bad-for-health-bad-for-the-budget/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-18-bad-for-health-bad-for-the-budget-541384/
- Study recommends barrier fencing to prevent suicides on the I-95 bridge in Portsmouth · 2026-04-10 · nhpr · https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-09/suicide-barrier-recommended-i-95-bridge-portsmouth · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-study-recommends-barrier-fencing-to-prevent-suicides-on-the-i-95-bridge-in-ports-fe6ef2/
- Opinion: A path forward for New Hampshire’s mental health crisis · 2026-02-04 · concordmonitor · https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/02/04/my-turn-new-hampshire-mental-health-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-04-opinion-a-path-forward-for-new-hampshires-mental-health-crisis-fe854b/
- Map: America's healthiest states have a few things in common · 2026-01-10 · fox10phoenix · https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/healthiest-least-healthy-states-us · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-10-map-americas-healthiest-states-have-a-few-things-in-common-8f4930/
- New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs · 2025-12-31 · nhpr · https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025-12-30/new-hampshire-receives-grant-rural-health-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-new-hampshire-to-receive-200-million-grant-to-address-rural-health-needs-9f4383/
- Rural health care in New Hampshire to benefit from $204 million federal funding · 2025-12-31 · concordmonitor · https://www.concordmonitor.com/2025/12/30/new-hampshire-rural-health-funding/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-31-rural-health-care-in-new-hampshire-to-benefit-from-204-million-federal-funding-169912/
### North Dakota (7)
- Additional $20 million in federal rural health grants announced for North Dakota · 2026-05-06 · kvrr · https://www.kvrr.com/2026/05/05/additional-20-million-in-federal-rural-health-grants-announced-for-north-dakota/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-06-additional-20-million-in-federal-rural-health-grants-announced-for-north-dakota-5d5ccd/
- North Dakota may expand Medicaid for mental health but some see other options · 2026-04-11 · thedickinsonpress · https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-may-expand-medicaid-for-mental-health-but-some-see-other-options · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-north-dakota-may-expand-medicaid-for-mental-health-but-some-see-other-options-8d2b31/
- Sanford, Essentia working to close North Dakota’s mental health provider gap · 2026-03-14 · valleynewslive · https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/03/13/sanford-essentia-working-close-north-dakotas-mental-health-provider-gap/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-sanford-essentia-working-to-close-north-dakotas-mental-health-provider-gap-717b04/
- First ever teen addiction recovery program launches in North Dakota · 2026-03-13 · kvrr · https://www.kvrr.com/2026/03/12/first-ever-teen-addiction-recovery-program-launches-in-north-dakota/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-first-ever-teen-addiction-recovery-program-launches-in-north-dakota-d5cf91/
- Wish You Were Here tosses the stigma against suicide · 2026-03-13 · gspublishing_net · https://www.gspublishing.net/gspublishing/stories/wish-you-were-here-tosses-the-stigma-against-suicide,46331 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-wish-you-were-here-tosses-the-stigma-against-suicide-b3b1fb/
- North Dakota legislators begin work of spending nearly $400M for rural health care · 2026-01-22 · inforum · https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-legislators-begin-work-of-spending-nearly-400m-for-rural-health-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-22-north-dakota-legislators-begin-work-of-spending-nearly-400m-for-rural-health-car-863e36/
- North Dakota Legislature prepares to spend $400M during rural health special session · 2026-01-17 · inforum · https://www.inforum.com/news/north-dakota/north-dakota-legislature-prepares-to-spend-400m-during-rural-health-special-session · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-north-dakota-legislature-prepares-to-spend-400m-during-rural-health-special-sess-1042cc/
### Arkansas (6)
- Arkansas accepting applications for second round of federal rural health funding · 2026-06-09 · ky3 · https://www.ky3.com/2026/05/04/arkansas-begins-rollout-federal-funding-modernize-rural-healthcare-systems/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-arkansas-accepting-applications-for-second-round-of-federal-rural-health-funding-9400e4/
- Northeast Arkansas jails to lose mental health services as provider will not renew contract · 2026-05-10 · kait8 · https://www.kait8.com/2026/05/09/northeast-arkansas-jails-lose-mental-health-services-provider-will-not-renew-contract/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-10-northeast-arkansas-jails-to-lose-mental-health-services-as-provider-will-not-ren-682a8f/
- Raising awareness about stress with Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas · 2026-05-08 · katv · https://katv.com/community/good-morning-arkansas/raising-awareness-about-stress-with-rivendell-behavioral-health-services-of-arkansas · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-08-raising-awareness-about-stress-with-rivendell-behavioral-health-services-of-arka-fd5695/
- Therapeutic Thursday with Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas · 2026-05-05 · katv · https://katv.com/community/good-morning-arkansas/therapeutic-thursday-with-rivendell-behavioral-health-services-of-arkansas-03-05-2026 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-05-therapeutic-thursday-with-rivendell-behavioral-health-services-of-arkansas-ef6618/
- UA Little Rock Alumna Expands Access to School-Based Mental Health in Rural Arkansas · 2026-04-04 · news_ualr · https://ualr.edu/news/2026/04/03/ua-little-rock-alumna-expands-access-to-school-based-mental-health-in-rural-arkansas/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-ua-little-rock-alumna-expands-access-to-school-based-mental-health-in-rural-arka-837e2b/
- Survey of Arkansas jails reveals strained, costly health care system · 2026-04-03 · arktimes · https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2026/04/02/survey-of-arkansas-jails-reveals-strained-costly-health-care-system · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-survey-of-arkansas-jails-reveals-strained-costly-health-care-system-35155e/
### Delaware (6)
- Inaugural Delaware Public Health Advocacy Day – 47abc · 2026-05-22 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/south/delaware/inaugural-delaware-public-health-advocacy-day-47abc/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-22-inaugural-delaware-public-health-advocacy-day-47abc-390d51/
- Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium 20th anniversary · 2026-04-15 · hoyendelaware · https://hoyendelaware.com/delaware-healthy-mother-infant-consortium-20th-anniversary/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-delaware-healthy-mother-and-infant-consortium-20th-anniversary-9a7180/
- For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lead to shame · 2026-03-24 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/features/health/for-the-nearly-1-in-4-us-adults-with-chronic-pain-employers-expectations-of-a/article_0f3bc010-3c7f-5eb9-be58-8e3ca86df8a9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-24-for-the-nearly-1-in-4-us-adults-with-chronic-pain-employers-expectations-of-a-he-83f3d3/
- Girls Spark Annual Summit Coming to Penn State Brandywine to Invite Teen Girls to Claim Their Power · 2026-03-24 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/03/g51409173/girls-spark-annual-summit-coming-to-penn-state-brandywine-to-invite-teen-girls-to-claim-their-powe · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-24-girls-spark-annual-summit-coming-to-penn-state-brandywine-to-invite-teen-girls-t-b1548c/
- New ChristianaCare collab aims to tackle health care gaps in lower Delaware · 2026-02-19 · delawareonline · https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2026/02/18/christianacare-bayhealth-pcom-announce-new-campus-partnership/88739924007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-19-new-christianacare-collab-aims-to-tackle-health-care-gaps-in-lower-delaware-24c173/
- ChristianaCare plans southern Delaware health campus to expand access as Sussex County population grows · 2026-02-13 · whyy · https://whyy.org/articles/christianacare-delaware-health-campus-expansion/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-christianacare-plans-southern-delaware-health-campus-to-expand-access-as-sussex-a81583/
### South Carolina (5)
- Beacon Behavioral Partners Expands into South Carolina with Carolina Psychiatry · 2026-02-13 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50586701/beacon-behavioral-partners-expands-into-south-carolina-with-carolina-psychiatry · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-beacon-behavioral-partners-expands-into-south-carolina-with-carolina-psychiatry-3f03ee/
- ‘Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles within a week · 2026-01-17 · nbcnewyork · https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-doubles-within-week/6445140/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-17-staring-over-the-edge-south-carolina-measles-outbreak-doubles-within-a-week-adda7a/
- ‘Abortion as Homicide’ Debate in South Carolina Exposes GOP Rift as States Weigh New Restrictions · 2026-01-12 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/abortion-ban-republican-lawmakers-prosecuting-women-south-carolina/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-abortion-as-homicide-debate-in-south-carolina-exposes-gop-rift-as-states-weigh-n-310227/
- ‘Memory manipulation is inevitable’: How rewriting memory in the lab might one day heal humans · 2026-01-12 · dailypress · https://www.dailypress.com/2026/01/11/memory-manipulation-is-inevitable-how-rewriting-memory-in-the-lab-might-one-day-heal-humans/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-memory-manipulation-is-inevitable-how-rewriting-memory-in-the-lab-might-one-day-a87d53/
- Millions of Americans Are Expected To Drop Their Affordable Care Act Plans. They’re Looking for a Plan B. · 2026-01-12 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/aca-enhanced-subsidies-obamacare-uninsured-drop-coverage-medicaid-gap/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-millions-of-americans-are-expected-to-drop-their-affordable-care-act-plans-theyr-054019/
### Kansas (4)
- Avel eCare, Great Plains Health Alliance, and Pioneer Health Network Partner to Expand Rural Care Access Across Kansas · 2026-06-05 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/ap/state/avel-ecare-great-plains-health-alliance-and-pioneer-health-network-partner-to-expand-rural-care/article_d8cb37d0-e661-51eb-834c-40067e5bcd0f.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-05-avel-ecare-great-plains-health-alliance-and-pioneer-health-network-partner-to-ex-1e8cfa/
- Newman Regional Health Named Kansas Anchor Hospital · 2026-05-13 · emporiagazette · https://www.emporiagazette.com/free/article_0ef2f6ba-2127-4f6d-bbc2-42081143cc25.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-13-newman-regional-health-named-kansas-anchor-hospital-10cd68/
- Kansas Signs HB 2299, Reducing Student Screen Exposure And Chronic Disease Risk · 2026-03-21 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110888438/Kansas-Signs-HB-2299-Reducing-Student-Screen-Exposure-And-Chronic-Disease-Risk · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-21-kansas-signs-hb-2299-reducing-student-screen-exposure-and-chronic-disease-risk-ab3b46/
- Kansas Is Replacing Its Kancare Providers - What Families Need To Know About 3.0 · 2026-03-13 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110856358/Kansas-Is-Replacing-Its-Kancare-Providers-What-Families-Need-To-Know-About-30 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-kansas-is-replacing-its-kancare-providers-what-families-need-to-know-about-30-4a366b/
### Mississippi (4)
- Mississippians encouraged to check their mental health this month · 2026-05-11 · newsbreak · https://www.newsbreak.com/public-news-service-382423357/4643206645028-mississippians-encouraged-to-check-their-mental-health-this-month · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-11-mississippians-encouraged-to-check-their-mental-health-this-month-459ccf/
- VA upshifts digital transformation efforts with new tech rollouts · 2026-04-04 · healthcareitnews · https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/va-upshifts-digital-transformation-efforts-new-tech-rollouts · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-va-upshifts-digital-transformation-efforts-with-new-tech-rollouts-9ac858/
- How rural Mississippi plans to put federal funds to work addressing health IT needs · 2026-04-02 · healthcareitnews · https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-rural-mississippi-plans-put-federal-funds-work-addressing-health-it-needs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-how-rural-mississippi-plans-to-put-federal-funds-to-work-addressing-health-it-ne-1e9cb6/
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### Rhode Island (3)
- After-school sports an overall boon to children and teens, study shows · 2026-05-14 · medicalxpress · https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-school-sports-boon-children-teens.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-14-after-school-sports-an-overall-boon-to-children-and-teens-study-shows-4f0f96/
- How To Actually Help After Yet Another Mass Shooting · 2026-03-14 · huffpost · https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-to-do-after-mass-shooting-gun-violence-goog_l_69b31fafe4b0a41ddfc51d81 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-how-to-actually-help-after-yet-another-mass-shooting-9cc36f/
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### Tennessee (3)
- May is Tennessee Mental Health Month · 2026-05-03 · citizentribune · https://www.citizentribune.com/news/may-is-tennessee-mental-health-month/article_c3bc51b3-e6f4-479b-87dc-7ffc5fcfcdc2.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-may-is-tennessee-mental-health-month-0c4d21/
- Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital Marks Fifth Full Year of Service Expands Access for Mental Health Treatment Across Tennessee · 2026-03-01 · Healthcare | Ascension · https://about.ascension.org/news/2026/02/ascension-saint-thomas-behavioral-health-hospital-marks-fifth-full-year-of-service-expands-access-for-mental-health-treatment-across-tennessee · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-01-ascension-saint-thomas-behavioral-health-hospital-marks-fifth-full-year-of-servi-648a57/
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### West Virginia (2)
- 19 Hobbies That Become People's Entire Personality · 2026-02-22 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/19-hobbies-that-become-people-s-entire-personality-80068716 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-22-19-hobbies-that-become-peoples-entire-personality-5e6bda/
- How to spot added sugars hiding in plain sight · 2025-12-29 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/how-to-spot-added-sugars-hiding-in-plain-sight-77701903 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-29-how-to-spot-added-sugars-hiding-in-plain-sight-d6e6fd/
## Other topics
### Mental Health (1623)
- After years of failed treatments, this psych program finally worked. Now her family owes $1 million. · 2026-06-10 · nbcnews · https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/years-failed-treatments-psych-program-finally-worked-now-family-owes-1-rcna348163 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-after-years-of-failed-treatments-this-psych-program-finally-worked-now-her-famil-de9b41/
- AP News in Brief at 9:14 p.m. EDT · 2026-06-10 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/ap-news-in-brief-at-9-14-p-m-edt/article_405ebe2a-6924-529d-9c59-19bfaa4ae6e1.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-ap-news-in-brief-at-914-pm-edt-584f16/
- Clinicians updated on brain tumour treatment advances at AIIMS Raipur · 2026-06-10 · newsriveting · https://newsriveting.com/clinicians-updated-on-brain-tumour-treatment-advances-at-aiims-raipur/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-clinicians-updated-on-brain-tumour-treatment-advances-at-aiims-raipur-267cf2/
- Diabetes drug could slash risk of fatal heart condition in one group, scientists reveal · 2026-06-10 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/diabetes-drug-could-slash-risk-of-fatal-heart-condition-in-one-group-scientists-reveal/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-diabetes-drug-could-slash-risk-of-fatal-heart-condition-in-one-group-scientists-c32297/
- Drug Fights GLP-1 Muscle Loss; Unapproved Retatrutide Prescriptions; Protein Swap · 2026-06-10 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/generalendocrinology/121675 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-drug-fights-glp-1-muscle-loss-unapproved-retatrutide-prescriptions-protein-swap-31720b/
- 'Going Home to Die': People With Eating Disorders Need Special Care. Insurers Are Denying It · 2026-06-10 · bundle_app · https://www.bundle.app/en/lifestyle/going-home-to-die-people-with-eating-disorders-need-special-care-insurers-are-denying-it-3DE86E36-8F1B-4385-9D63-8A8CE1349C30 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-going-home-to-die-people-with-eating-disorders-need-special-care-insurers-are-de-243606/
- Is New World screwworm a risk to pets right now? How to protect yours · 2026-06-10 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/pets/2026/06/09/new-world-screwworm-texas-outbreak-dogs-pets/90462229007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-is-new-world-screwworm-a-risk-to-pets-right-now-how-to-protect-yours-4e055d/
- MENTAL HEALTH · 2026-06-10 · onyourside12 · https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/06/09/uva-researcher-developing-app-support-students-after-mental-health-crisis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-mental-health-67dcd9/
- This Vegan Eating Trick Helps People Lose 30 to 85 Lbs and Get Healthier · 2026-06-10 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/this-vegan-eating-trick-helps-people-lose-30-to-85-lbs-and-get-healthier/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-this-vegan-eating-trick-helps-people-lose-30-to-85-lbs-and-get-healthier-d55f6e/
- Why virtual-first care demands new partnerships between clinicians and IT leaders · 2026-06-10 · healthcareitnews · https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/why-virtual-first-care-demands-new-partnerships-between-clinicians-and-it-leaders · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-10-why-virtual-first-care-demands-new-partnerships-between-clinicians-and-it-leader-05abc7/
- 13th Annual Insomnia Awareness Night Brings Attention to Chronic Insomnia Implications, Treatment · 2026-06-09 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/13th-annual-insomnia-awareness-night-brings-attention-to-chronic-insomnia-implications-treatment/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-13th-annual-insomnia-awareness-night-brings-attention-to-chronic-insomnia-implic-1785e3/
- ADHD Among Hong Kong Schoolchildren Is Easily Mistaken as Being "Naughty, Lazy or Inattentive" · 2026-06-09 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/features/health/adhd-among-hong-kong-schoolchildren-is-easily-mistaken-as-being-naughty-lazy-or-inattentive/article_f34ef490-24d2-548b-8657-8495ebf056fe.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-adhd-among-hong-kong-schoolchildren-is-easily-mistaken-as-being-naughty-lazy-or-5d8d06/
- BIMZELX® (bimekizumab injection) Receives Positive Reimbursement Recommendation from Canada's Drug Agency for Hidradenitis Suppurativa · 2026-06-09 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/bimzelx-bimekizumab-injection-receives-positive-reimbursement-recommendation-from-canadas-drug-agency-for-hidradenitis-suppurativa · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-bimzelx-bimekizumab-injection-receives-positive-reimbursement-recommendation-fro-ffe972/
- Dario Presents Four Studies at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Highlighting Commercial and Clinical Value of its Digital Health Platform · 2026-06-09 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dario-presents-four-studies-at-american-diabetes-association-scientific-sessions-highlighting-commercial-and-clinical-value-of-its-digital-health-platform-302793052.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-dario-presents-four-studies-at-american-diabetes-association-scientific-sessions-34f764/
- Experts explain why your Apple Watch tracks your wrist temperature during sleep — 5 key things it can tell you · 2026-06-09 · tomsguide · https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-explain-why-your-apple-watch-tracks-your-wrist-temperature-during-sleep · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-experts-explain-why-your-apple-watch-tracks-your-wrist-temperature-during-sleep-b4e488/
- How Supporting Mental Health Will Help Secure Syria’s Future · 2026-06-09 · newlinesmag · https://newlinesmag.com/argument/how-supporting-mental-health-will-help-secure-syrias-future/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-how-supporting-mental-health-will-help-secure-syrias-future-dfc8c2/
- Lost Your Spark? 6Ways to Break Out of a Retirement Funk · 2026-06-09 · kiplinger · https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/happy-retirement/lost-your-spark-6-ways-to-break-out-of-a-retirement-funk · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-lost-your-spark-6ways-to-break-out-of-a-retirement-funk-671eb7/
- More Americans survive cancer. But the psychological impacts can persist for years · 2026-06-09 · wuga_org · https://www.wuga.org/2026-06-09/more-americans-survive-cancer-but-the-psychological-impacts-can-persist-for-years · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-more-americans-survive-cancer-but-the-psychological-impacts-can-persist-for-year-4f825e/
- Phoenix Heat Respite Center's Second Summer Shows Stark Survival Impact — Now Faces Funding Collapse · 2026-06-09 · medicaldaily · https://www.medicaldaily.com/phoenix-heat-respite-centers-second-summer-shows-stark-survival-impact-now-faces-funding-475533 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-phoenix-heat-respite-centers-second-summer-shows-stark-survival-impact-now-faces-e481d8/
- Program that turns out family physicians in Pierce County faces uncertainty · 2026-06-09 · thenewstribune · https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316012244.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-program-that-turns-out-family-physicians-in-pierce-county-faces-uncertainty-0a11c3/
- Protecting kids from lead: What you need to know · 2026-06-09 · phillyvoice · https://www.phillyvoice.com/protecting-kids-lead-what-you-need-know-059991/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-protecting-kids-from-lead-what-you-need-to-know-cec166/
- Study reveals hidden gut factor that may make some people more susceptible to sepsis · 2026-06-09 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/study-reveals-hidden-gut-factor-that-may-make-some-people-more-susceptible-to-sepsis/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-study-reveals-hidden-gut-factor-that-may-make-some-people-more-susceptible-to-se-b84509/
- Tampa General Hospital Recognized as One of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in Seven Specialties by Newsweek · 2026-06-09 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tampa-general-hospital-recognized-as-one-of-americas-best-hospitals-for-specialized-care-in-seven-specialties-by-newsweek-302794380.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-tampa-general-hospital-recognized-as-one-of-americas-best-hospitals-for-speciali-6fd33d/
- The Pros and Cons of Switching to the Desogestrel Pill for Birth Control · 2026-06-09 · redwingnews · https://redwingnews.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-switching-to-the-desogestrel-pill-for-birth-control/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-the-pros-and-cons-of-switching-to-the-desogestrel-pill-for-birth-control-3e4735/
- Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide · 2026-06-09 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/mental-health/suicide-prevention-loneliness-social-connection-mental-health-eleven-minutes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-09-trivia-nights-valentines-cards-overlooked-social-connections-can-prevent-suicide-62feae/
- AMGEN PRESENTS NEW DATA ACROSS ITS CARDIOMETABOLIC PORTFOLIO AT AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 86TH SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS · 2026-06-08 · columbiagorgenews · https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/online_features/press_releases/amgen-presents-new-data-across-its-cardiometabolic-portfolio-at-american-diabetes-association-86th-scientific-sessions/article_cc998665-bf2c-578d-ad39-f8cad8bba78d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-amgen-presents-new-data-across-its-cardiometabolic-portfolio-at-american-diabete-5aa410/
- By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying · 2026-06-08 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/aging/physician-assisted-death-suicide-medical-aid-in-dying-legal-new-york-illinois/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-by-september-nearly-a-third-of-americans-will-live-in-states-with-legal-aid-in-d-62e5a6/
- Commentary: 8 keys to working across differences · 2026-06-08 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/commentary-8-keys-to-working-across-differences/article_c746860f-2c8b-51da-972e-7f1daa08f2e3.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-commentary-8-keys-to-working-across-differences-3bf19d/
- Hawaiʻi to expand mental health, substance use treatment services through Medicaid program · 2026-06-08 · mauinow · https://mauinow.com/2026/06/07/hawai%CA%BBi-to-expand-mental-health-substance-use-treatment-services-through-medicaid-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-hawaii-to-expand-mental-health-substance-use-treatment-services-through-medicaid-47115d/
- How Trump Admin’s Psychedelic Drug Research Push Could Shake Up US Mental Healthcare System · 2026-06-08 · ijr · https://ijr.com/how-trump-admins-psychedelic-drug-research-push-could-shake-up-us-mental-healthcare-system/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-how-trump-admins-psychedelic-drug-research-push-could-shake-up-us-mental-healthc-f98eb5/
- Nature Echo Taps Into the Functional Gummy Boom with 15-Mushroom Ashwagandha Formula · 2026-06-08 · financialcontent · https://www.financialcontent.com/article/firstpublisher-2026-6-8-nature-echo-taps-into-the-functional-gummy-boom-with-15-mushroom-ashwagandha-formula · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-nature-echo-taps-into-the-functional-gummy-boom-with-15-mushroom-ashwagandha-for-8771c7/
- Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: ‘It’s a mental workout’ · 2026-06-08 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/scientists-reveal-surprising-brain-benefit-of-laughter-its-a-mental-workout/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-scientists-reveal-surprising-brain-benefit-of-laughter-its-a-mental-workout-7566f0/
- Submechanophobia: The psychology behind the fear of sunken objects · 2026-06-08 · psypost_org · https://www.psypost.org/submechanophobia-the-psychology-behind-the-fear-of-sunken-objects/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-submechanophobia-the-psychology-behind-the-fear-of-sunken-objects-71fd3f/
- The Probiotic Breakthrough for Natural Anxiety Relief and Better Mental Health · 2026-06-08 · scitechdaily · https://scitechdaily.com/the-probiotic-breakthrough-for-natural-anxiety-relief-and-better-mental-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-the-probiotic-breakthrough-for-natural-anxiety-relief-and-better-mental-health-81152b/
- The Silent Warning: Why Male Health Issues Deserve More Than a Quick Fix · 2026-06-08 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/the-silent-warning-why-male-health-issues-deserve-more-84230056 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-08-the-silent-warning-why-male-health-issues-deserve-more-than-a-quick-fix-9391f3/
- Cancer Diagnosis Delays During Screening Study; Benefits of Resistance Training · 2026-06-07 · medpagetoday · https://www.medpagetoday.com/podcasts/healthwatch/121624 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-cancer-diagnosis-delays-during-screening-study-benefits-of-resistance-training-26ceca/
- Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/drinking-alcohol-may-influence-cravings-for-certain-foods-in-a-surprising-way-study-suggests/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-drinking-alcohol-may-influence-cravings-for-certain-foods-in-a-surprising-way-st-65a441/
- Health Maintenance in 2026: Why Preventive Care Matters More Than Ever · 2026-06-07 · stlnews · https://www.stl.news/health-maintenance-in-2026-preventive-care-matters/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-health-maintenance-in-2026-why-preventive-care-matters-more-than-ever-58859f/
- Omega-3 Supplements Linked to 27% Reduction in Aggression · 2026-06-07 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-06-07-omega-3-supplements-linked-to-reduction-in-aggression.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-omega-3-supplements-linked-to-27-reduction-in-aggression-6af3b1/
- One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/science/one-label-many-risks-how-grouping-asian-americans-hides-deadly-cancer-patterns/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-one-label-many-risks-how-grouping-asian-americans-hides-deadly-cancer-patterns-ad7cd5/
- Sleep scientist relies on these 4 items to get quality sleep in the summer · 2026-06-07 · nbcdfw · https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/sleep-scientist-relies-on-items-get-quality-sleep-summer/4033245/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-sleep-scientist-relies-on-these-4-items-to-get-quality-sleep-in-the-summer-804a31/
- The Health Benefits of Routine Massage Therapy · 2026-06-07 · stlnews · https://www.stl.news/the-health-benefits-of-routine-massage-therapy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-the-health-benefits-of-routine-massage-therapy-218cfc/
- YouTube Star Javant Benton Lost 85 Lbs. With These Healthy Food Swaps · 2026-06-07 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/youtube-star-javant-benton-lost-85-lbs-with-these-healthy-food-swaps/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-07-youtube-star-javant-benton-lost-85-lbs-with-these-healthy-food-swaps-343559/
- As a Sleep Scientist, I Rely on These 4 Items to Get Quality Sleep in the Summer · 2026-06-06 · today_com · https://www.today.com/health/sleep/sleep-scientist-tips-sleeping-summertime-rcna348265 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-as-a-sleep-scientist-i-rely-on-these-4-items-to-get-quality-sleep-in-the-summer-106dba/
- Banner Health appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief AI, data and infrastructure officer · 2026-06-06 · globenewswire · https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/05/3307618/0/en/Banner-Health-appoints-Dr-John-Rares-Almasan-as-senior-vice-president-chief-AI-data-and-infrastructure-officer.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-banner-health-appoints-dr-john-rares-almasan-as-senior-vice-president-chief-ai-d-2912fa/
- Barton Health expands access to behavioral, mental health services · 2026-06-06 · tahoedailytribune · https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/barton-health-expands-access-to-behavioral-mental-health-services/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-barton-health-expands-access-to-behavioral-mental-health-services-d56e67/
- Breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug shows survival gains that surprise experts · 2026-06-06 · newspub_live · https://newspub.live/health/breakthrough-pancreatic-cancer-drug-shows-survival-gains-that-surprise-experts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-breakthrough-pancreatic-cancer-drug-shows-survival-gains-that-surprise-experts-654f9b/
- Critical Contrast: Relmada Therapeutics (NASDAQ:RLMD) and Clearmind Medicine (NASDAQ:CMND) · 2026-06-06 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/06/05/critical-contrast-relmada-therapeutics-nasdaqrlmd-and-clearmind-medicine-nasdaqcmnd.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-critical-contrast-relmada-therapeutics-nasdaqrlmd-and-clearmind-medicine-nasdaqc-254a4d/
- Cuts to science funding will harm us all · 2026-06-06 · bangordailynews · https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/06/06/opinion/opinion-contributor/cuts-to-science-funding-will-harm-us-all-joam40zk0w/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-cuts-to-science-funding-will-harm-us-all-676964/
- Dead bills: Glock ban, prescription drug board among measures that stall in final days · 2026-06-06 · kwqc · https://www.kwqc.com/2026/06/05/dead-bills-glock-ban-prescription-drug-board-among-measures-that-stall-final-days/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-06-06-dead-bills-glock-ban-prescription-drug-board-among-measures-that-stall-in-final-50831d/
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- Aurora Mental Health cuts 111 jobs, blames state funding model · 2026-05-31 · The Colorado Sun · https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/05/aurora-mental-health-center-layoffs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-31-aurora-mental-health-cuts-111-jobs-blames-state-funding-model-9f3041/
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- Aurora Mental Health to lay off 111 employees, citing Medicaid funding cuts · 2026-05-03 · Sentinel Colorado · https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/aurora-mental-health-to-lay-off-111-employees-citing-medicaid-funding-cuts/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-aurora-mental-health-to-lay-off-111-employees-citing-medicaid-funding-cuts-943876/
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- Chandler Unified mental-health provider quits · 2026-05-03 · chandlernews.com · https://www.chandlernews.com/santan/news/chandler-unified-mental-health-provider-quits/article_bf94435c-656f-4a66-a78f-0411775d44fb.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-chandler-unified-mental-health-provider-quits-69b049/
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- Community Behavioral Health Alliance seeking community responses · 2026-05-03 · KQ2 · https://www.kq2.com/news/2026/05/02/community-behavioral-health-alliance-seeking-community-responses/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-community-behavioral-health-alliance-seeking-community-responses-389041/
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- Israeli startup bets on psychedelic mushrooms for mental health treatment · 2026-05-03 · CTech · https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/byoweavrbg · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-israeli-startup-bets-on-psychedelic-mushrooms-for-mental-health-treatment-665474/
- Media Recap: Behavioral Health and Drug Manufacturer Pressures · 2026-05-03 · Michigan Health & Hospital Association · https://www.mha.org/newsroom/media-recap-behavioral-health-and-drug-manufacturer-pressures/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-media-recap-behavioral-health-and-drug-manufacturer-pressures-262d71/
- New Allegheny Health Network behavioral health hub to open in Pittsburgh · 2026-05-03 · CBS News · https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/allegheny-health-network-behavioral-health-hub/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-new-allegheny-health-network-behavioral-health-hub-to-open-in-pittsburgh-edd427/
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- SAMHSA Announces More Than $69 Million in Funding Opportunities for Serious Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Grant Programs · 2026-05-03 · HHS.gov · https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/samhsa-grants-serious-mental-illness-suicide-prevention.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-samhsa-announces-more-than-69-million-in-funding-opportunities-for-serious-menta-1f8fe8/
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- Tribal clinic goes extra mile for diabetes patients · 2026-05-03 · dnews · https://www.dnews.com/local-news/tribal-clinic-goes-extra-mile-for-diabetes-patients-7b7524f4 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-tribal-clinic-goes-extra-mile-for-diabetes-patients-237c5f/
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- Universal Health Services Adds Talkspace To Expand Virtual Behavioral Health Reach · 2026-05-03 · Yahoo Finance · https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/universal-health-services-adds-talkspace-200740991.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-03-universal-health-services-adds-talkspace-to-expand-virtual-behavioral-health-rea-636d23/
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- WellSpan Behavioral Health Walk-In Crisis Center opens in York · 2026-04-29 · WellSpan Health · https://www.wellspan.org/articles/2026/04/web---crisis-walk-in-center-opens-in-york · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-29-wellspan-behavioral-health-walk-in-crisis-center-opens-in-york-808e7c/
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- New and Proposed Policies Affecting Access to Mental Health Care · 2026-04-28 · APA/APASI Response Center · https://updates.apaservices.org/new-policies-affecting-access-to-mental-health-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-28-new-and-proposed-policies-affecting-access-to-mental-health-care-e0ed4d/
- Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health Resources · 2026-04-28 · Congressman August Pfluger (.gov) · https://pfluger.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2953 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-28-pfluger-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-mental-health-resources-cff90c/
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- Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment · 2026-04-26 · KQED · https://www.kqed.org/science/2000751/amid-ice-fears-mental-health-workers-report-drop-in-immigrants-seeking-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-amid-ice-fears-mental-health-workers-report-drop-in-immigrants-seeking-treatment-bf4667/
- CareSource clawing back overpayments to some behavioral health providers · 2026-04-26 · WFMJ · https://www.wfmj.com/news/ohio-pennsylvania-news/caresource-clawing-back-overpayments-to-some-behavioral-health-providers/article_7c8e284a-db65-4208-b5e7-e8dd5265be2b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-26-caresource-clawing-back-overpayments-to-some-behavioral-health-providers-d5ce75/
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- Gundersen opens first-of-its-kind mental health facility · 2026-04-17 · lacrossetribune · https://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_56c3fc0c-94dc-4fc4-8c39-6c24d3df1058.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-gundersen-opens-first-of-its-kind-mental-health-facility-f0d0d2/
- Omaha Walmart incident exposes issues with mental health rulings · 2026-04-17 · now1011 · https://www.1011now.com/2026/04/16/omaha-walmart-incident-exposes-issues-with-mental-health-rulings/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-omaha-walmart-incident-exposes-issues-with-mental-health-rulings-cba737/
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- Your New Therapist: Chatty, Leaky, and Hardly Human · 2026-04-17 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/ai-chatbots-therapy-big-risks-few-regulations/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-17-your-new-therapist-chatty-leaky-and-hardly-human-853e58/
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- As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program · 2026-04-16 · cbsnews · https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-birth-rate-pregnancy-contraception-title-x/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-as-us-birth-rate-falls-trump-officials-downplay-contraception-in-title-x-program-0d9eb9/
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- Helus Pharma Strengthens Medical Leadership by Appointing Dr. Ken Kramer as Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs · 2026-04-16 · biospace · https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/helus-pharma-strengthens-medical-leadership-by-appointing-dr-ken-kramer-as-senior-vice-president-medical-affairs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-helus-pharma-strengthens-medical-leadership-by-appointing-dr-ken-kramer-as-senio-035f38/
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- Onvida Health expands Yuma veteran mental health services with $500K grant · 2026-04-16 · kold · https://www.kold.com/2026/04/16/onvida-health-expands-yuma-veteran-mental-health-services-with-500k-grant/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-16-onvida-health-expands-yuma-veteran-mental-health-services-with-500k-grant-71b2fc/
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- ChristianaCare CEO Janice Nevin to retire in September; Jenn Schwartz to take her place · 2026-04-15 · phillyvoice · https://www.phillyvoice.com/christianacare-ceo-retirement-new-leader/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-christianacare-ceo-janice-nevin-to-retire-in-september-jenn-schwartz-to-take-her-61acb8/
- CMS announces 150 participants for upcoming ACCESS model launch · 2026-04-15 · healthcareitnews · https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/cms-announces-150-participants-upcoming-access-model-launch · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-15-cms-announces-150-participants-for-upcoming-access-model-launch-125dca/
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- ACLU Puts San Jose On Notice Over Mental Health 911 Calls · 2026-04-12 · hoodline · https://hoodline.com/2026/04/aclu-puts-san-jose-on-notice-over-mental-health-911-calls/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-12-aclu-puts-san-jose-on-notice-over-mental-health-911-calls-5ecb0a/
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- Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50 · 2026-04-11 · triblive · https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/human-papillomavirus-related-throat-cancer-skyrocketing-in-men-over-50/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-human-papillomavirus-related-throat-cancer-skyrocketing-in-men-over-50-a937c4/
- I’m a Dietitian, and I Quit Sugar for a Week—Here’s What Happened to My Body · 2026-04-11 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/i-m-a-dietitian-and-i-quit-sugar-for-a-week-here-s-what-82078113 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-im-a-dietitian-and-i-quit-sugar-for-a-weekheres-what-happened-to-my-body-0959c1/
- Independent watchdog alleges abuse, punitive treatment at NH’s youth detention center · 2026-04-11 · nhpr · https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-04-10/watchdog-alleges-ydc-abuse-punitive-treatment-nh-youth-detention-center · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-independent-watchdog-alleges-abuse-punitive-treatment-at-nhs-youth-detention-cen-f512d3/
- RFA and Cascade expand mental health outreach project countywide · 2026-04-11 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/rfa-and-cascade-expand-mental-health-outreach-project-countywide,400087 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-rfa-and-cascade-expand-mental-health-outreach-project-countywide-6d3136/
- RI's Health and Human Services secretary is retiring. Here's when. · 2026-04-11 · providencejournal · https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/state/2026/04/10/ris-health-and-human-services-secretary-richard-charest-will-retire-in-july/89556775007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-11-ris-health-and-human-services-secretary-is-retiring-heres-when-e839f3/
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- Answer Woman: What is going in the Black Mountain FamilyCare building? · 2026-04-10 · blackmountainnews · https://www.blackmountainnews.com/story/news/2026/04/09/answer-woman-what-is-going-in-the-black-mountain-familycare-building/89524605007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-answer-woman-what-is-going-in-the-black-mountain-familycare-building-952104/
- Lil Nas Mental Health Diversion Program · 2026-04-10 · aframnews · https://aframnews.com/entertainment/lil-nas-mental-health-diversion-program/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-lil-nas-mental-health-diversion-program-68d672/
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- Peoria double homicide highlights mental health system failures, advocates say · 2026-04-10 · kold · https://www.kold.com/2026/04/09/peoria-double-homicide-highlights-mental-health-system-failures-advocates-say/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-peoria-double-homicide-highlights-mental-health-system-failures-advocates-say-774ad9/
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- The Evans Edition: House File 2543 provides better mental health services in more efficient manner · 2026-04-10 · stormlake · https://www.stormlake.com/stories/the-evans-edition-house-file-2543-provides-better-mental-health-services-in-more-efficient-manner,195433 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-the-evans-edition-house-file-2543-provides-better-mental-health-services-in-more-4b7900/
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- Why Preventing the Next Pandemic Involves Humanizing Public Health · 2026-04-10 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/why-preventing-the-next-pandemic-involves-humanizing-public-health/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-10-why-preventing-the-next-pandemic-involves-humanizing-public-health-ad69f6/
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- Essentia-Fosston Emergency Department · 2026-04-09 · valleynewslive · https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/04/09/essentia-health-fosston-breaks-ground-new-emergency-department/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-essentia-fosston-emergency-department-522708/
- Fairfax Budget Could Cut $618K From HopeLink Mental Health Program · 2026-04-09 · patch · https://patch.com/virginia/reston/fairfax-budget-could-cut-618k-hopelink-mental-health-program · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-fairfax-budget-could-cut-618k-from-hopelink-mental-health-program-66bf81/
- Grandview clinic adds psychiatric nurse practitioner · 2026-04-09 · sunnysidesun · https://www.sunnysidesun.com/news/business/grandview-clinic-adds-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner/article_8bcc7601-cdf4-4b21-9865-d1829845dae0.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-grandview-clinic-adds-psychiatric-nurse-practitioner-7cc39a/
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- Trump’s personnel agency seeks access to federal workers’ medical records · 2026-04-09 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/trump-s-personnel-agency-seeks-access-to-federal-workers-81989037 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-09-trumps-personnel-agency-seeks-access-to-federal-workers-medical-records-c888e0/
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- UCLA Program Highlights Women’s Heart Health In South Asian Community · 2026-04-04 · indiawest · https://indiawest.com/ucla-program-highlights-womens-heart-health-in-south-asian-community/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-04-ucla-program-highlights-womens-heart-health-in-south-asian-community-0bcbb6/
- Coral Springs vice mayor dead; husband charged with murder · 2026-04-03 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/coral-springs-vice-mayor-dead-husband-charged-with-murder/article_2131f910-41bc-54af-9fc8-870ec6fca0a8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-coral-springs-vice-mayor-dead-husband-charged-with-murder-076ab0/
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- World Autism Awareness Day 2 April 2026: WHO’s new strategy for neuroinclusive health and education · 2026-04-03 · baltimorechronicle · https://baltimorechronicle.com/health/world-autism-awareness-day-2-april-2026-whos-new-strategy-for-neuroinclusive-health-and-education/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-03-world-autism-awareness-day-2-april-2026-whos-new-strategy-for-neuroinclusive-hea-75f33d/
- Autism Acceptance Month: FSU experts offer insight on improving outcomes for students with autism · 2026-04-02 · news_fsu · https://news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pitches/2026/04/01/autism-acceptance-month-fsu-experts-offer-insight-on-improving-outcomes-for-students-with-autism/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-autism-acceptance-month-fsu-experts-offer-insight-on-improving-outcomes-for-stud-2d935e/
- CHI Health Family Health Center holds ribbon cutting in Grand Island · 2026-04-02 · ksnblocal4 · https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2026/04/02/chi-health-family-health-center-holds-ribbon-cutting-grand-island/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-chi-health-family-health-center-holds-ribbon-cutting-in-grand-island-b95652/
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- Dan Lanning Addresses Quarterback Dante Moore's Mental Health Advocacy · 2026-04-02 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/dan-lanning-addresses-quarterback-dante-moore-s-mental-81734533 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-dan-lanning-addresses-quarterback-dante-moores-mental-health-advocacy-12ba1b/
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- Jewish Family Services of Dallas’ new Addison campus offers comprehensive care ‘under one roof’ · 2026-04-02 · kera · https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2026-04-02/jewish-family-services-dallas-new-addison-campus-community-health-center-comprehensive-care-fqhc-underserved · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-jewish-family-services-of-dallas-new-addison-campus-offers-comprehensive-care-un-1af929/
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- Opinion: Strengthen CT’s mental health crisis response · 2026-04-02 · CT Mirror · https://ctmirror.org/2026/04/02/strengthen-connecticuts-mental-health-crisis-response/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-opinion-strengthen-cts-mental-health-crisis-response-799f01/
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- Renowned Supportive Oncology Expert to Lead IU Center · 2026-04-02 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/renowned-supportive-oncology-expert-to-lead-iu-center/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-renowned-supportive-oncology-expert-to-lead-iu-center-804dd4/
- San Francisco supervisor’s absence for mental health questioned after city attorney threatened removal from office · 2026-04-02 · nypost · https://nypost.com/2026/04/01/us-news/san-francisco-supervisors-absence-for-mental-health-questioned-after-city-attorney-threatened-removal-from-office/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-san-francisco-supervisors-absence-for-mental-health-questioned-after-city-attorn-14affd/
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- UT Southwestern and Children's Health Receive $100 Million Gift From the Stephens Greth Foundation for New Pediatric Campus · 2026-04-02 · newswise · https://www.newswise.com/articles/ut-southwestern-and-children-s-health-receive-100-million-gift-from-the-stephens-greth-foundation-for-new-pediatric-campus/?sc=rsla · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-04-02-ut-southwestern-and-childrens-health-receive-100-million-gift-from-the-stephens-0a1efe/
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- Jimini Health raises funding for AI chatbot targeting complex mental health care · 2026-03-31 · statnews.com · https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/31/jimini-health-raises-funding-ai-chatbot-sage-mental-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-31-jimini-health-raises-funding-for-ai-chatbot-targeting-complex-mental-health-care-5d5291/
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- Brownley and Bilirakis File Bill to Protect Foster Care Kids’ Access to Critical Mental Health Treatment · 2026-03-30 · Congresswoman Julia Brownley (.gov) · https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-and-bilirakis-file-bill-to-protect-foster-care-kids-access-to-critical-mental-health-treatment/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-30-brownley-and-bilirakis-file-bill-to-protect-foster-care-kids-access-to-critical-0d073f/
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- Jenelle Evans Slams Critics Amid Son Jace's Mental Health Treatment · 2026-03-29 · Yahoo · https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/jenelle-evans-slams-critics-amid-211450830.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-jenelle-evans-slams-critics-amid-son-jaces-mental-health-treatment-3976de/
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- MDHHS Finalizes Medicaid Policy Updates to Mental Health Framework · 2026-03-29 · Michigan Health & Hospital Association · https://www.mha.org/newsroom/mdhhs-finalizes-medicaid-policy-updates-to-mental-health-framework/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-mdhhs-finalizes-medicaid-policy-updates-to-mental-health-framework-3a6138/
- Most Americans are doing one nightly activity that's wrecking their sleep, expert says · 2026-03-29 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/most-americans-doing-one-nightly-activity-thats-wrecking-sleep-expert-says · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-most-americans-are-doing-one-nightly-activity-thats-wrecking-their-sleep-expert-939c27/
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- Paradigm shifts in mental health legislation: a comparative analysis of WHO guidelines (2006 & 2023) and implications for future policies · 2026-03-29 · Frontiers · https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1804522/full · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-paradigm-shifts-in-mental-health-legislation-a-comparative-analysis-of-who-guide-2c76b3/
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- SAMHSA advisory addresses ways to close care gaps in behavioral health service deserts · 2026-03-29 · American Hospital Association · https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2026-03-27-samhsa-advisory-addresses-ways-close-care-gaps-behavioral-health-service-deserts · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-samhsa-advisory-addresses-ways-to-close-care-gaps-in-behavioral-health-service-d-02c023/
- San Diego County Supervisors to consider separate behavioral health department · 2026-03-29 · KPBS · https://www.kpbs.org/news/2026/03/26/san-diego-county-supervisors-to-consider-separate-behavioral-health-department · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-san-diego-county-supervisors-to-consider-separate-behavioral-health-department-bd38e8/
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- Universal Health Services, Inc. to Acquire Talkspace, Inc. · 2026-03-29 · Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report · https://southfloridahospitalnews.com/universal-health-services-inc-to-acquire-talkspace-inc/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-29-universal-health-services-inc-to-acquire-talkspace-inc-331c60/
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- Raskin Introduces Slate of Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis · 2026-03-26 · raskin.house.gov · https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases?id=D1485A86-9C73-49D1-A988-767FF4E5460B · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-26-raskin-introduces-slate-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-tackle-americas-mental-heal-2e88e5/
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- JF Counseling voted best mental health provider in Summit County · 2026-03-25 · summitdaily · https://www.summitdaily.com/explore-summit/jf-counseling-voted-best-mental-health-provider-in-summit-county/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-25-jf-counseling-voted-best-mental-health-provider-in-summit-county-651404/
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- New mental health program expands services for youth in Chinatown · 2026-03-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/new-mental-health-program-expands-services-for-youth-in-80958161 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-new-mental-health-program-expands-services-for-youth-in-chinatown-586ba0/
- Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics · 2026-03-14 · redding · https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2026/03/13/shasta-county-health-care-crisis-linked-to-politics-report-finds/89101635007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-14-shasta-county-health-care-shortage-blamed-on-politics-f7a43d/
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- A desert for mental health care · 2026-03-13 · illinoistimes · https://www.illinoistimes.com/news/a-desert-for-mental-health-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-a-desert-for-mental-health-care-c59544/
- A major change could be coming in mental health diagnoses, psychiatrists say · 2026-03-13 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/03/12/major-change-mental-health-diagnoses/89075127007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-a-major-change-could-be-coming-in-mental-health-diagnoses-psychiatrists-say-afe409/
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- Baystate Health doctor on probation after lewd behavior inside his office · 2026-03-13 · boston · https://www.boston.com/news/health/2026/03/12/baystate-health-doctor-on-probation-lewd-behavior/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-baystate-health-doctor-on-probation-after-lewd-behavior-inside-his-office-0c8d25/
- Gavin Newsom promised over one hundred mental health projects — many are still abandoned · 2026-03-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/gavin-newsom-promised-over-one-hundred-mental-health-80914304 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-gavin-newsom-promised-over-one-hundred-mental-health-projects-many-are-still-aba-065eac/
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- Minneapolis man sentenced to prison for threatening to kill a congresswoman · 2026-03-13 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/minneapolis-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-threatening-to-kill-a-congresswoman/article_7e2f2b32-5087-5638-93e4-3e8fb1393b5a.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-minneapolis-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-threatening-to-kill-a-congresswoman-048d3a/
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- San Francisco gets $100M in state funding for addiction and mental health services · 2026-03-13 · nbcbayarea · https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco-addiction-mental-health-services/4050975/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-13-san-francisco-gets-100m-in-state-funding-for-addiction-and-mental-health-service-930c07/
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- Aryna Sabalenka credits her new dog with 'mental health support' · 2026-03-12 · apnews · https://apnews.com/article/aryna-sabalenka-dog-ash-spaniel-18bdd4ddc769cb7ab5b63026df3418a2 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-aryna-sabalenka-credits-her-new-dog-with-mental-health-support-5cc2d3/
- Aryna Sabalenka credits her new dog with providing 'mental health support' at Indian Wells · 2026-03-12 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/sports/tennis/aryna-sabalenka-dog-ash-spaniel-i08535 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-aryna-sabalenka-credits-her-new-dog-with-providing-mental-health-support-at-indi-e6b047/
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- County report: Homeless mortality rate decreases · 2026-03-12 · signalscv · https://signalscv.com/2026/03/county-report-homeless-mortality-rate-decreases/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-county-report-homeless-mortality-rate-decreases-3475c3/
- Former Morganton employment office to become Burke County crisis, detox center · 2026-03-12 · morganton · https://morganton.com/news/local/business/health-care/article_fc4e8162-56f0-4453-a151-4c6e438e8d36.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-former-morganton-employment-office-to-become-burke-county-crisis-detox-center-4a1604/
- Gavin Newsom ripped by Trump as unfit for White House due to ‘mental problems’ · 2026-03-12 · nypost · https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/us-news/gavin-newsom-ripped-by-trump-as-unfit-for-white-house-due-to-mental-problems/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-gavin-newsom-ripped-by-trump-as-unfit-for-white-house-due-to-mental-problems-79788e/
- Helus Pharma Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment Of Jill Conwell As Chief People Officer · 2026-03-12 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110851777/Helus-Pharma-Strengthens-Executive-Team-With-Appointment-Of-Jill-Conwell-As-Chief-People-Officer · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-helus-pharma-strengthens-executive-team-with-appointment-of-jill-conwell-as-chie-f007ba/
- How the Collaborative Care Model is closing the mental health gap in rural America · 2026-03-12 · mexicoledger · https://mexicoledger.com/premium/stories/how-the-collaborative-care-model-is-closing-the-mental-health-gap-in-rural-america,157851 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-how-the-collaborative-care-model-is-closing-the-mental-health-gap-in-rural-ameri-6c1361/
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- Mental health reform · 2026-03-12 · newsargus · https://www.newsargus.com/brunswick_beacon/opinion/mental-health-reform/article_aea3edd4-fef6-54c7-9c7d-e93bbf61b72e.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-mental-health-reform-024a89/
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- Multilingualism Might Not Boost Brain Health · 2026-03-12 · newsmax · https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/multilingualism-brain-health/2026/03/11/id/1249082 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-multilingualism-might-not-boost-brain-health-900cce/
- Nearly half of seniors improve with age — and researchers think they know why · 2026-03-12 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/nearly-half-seniors-improve-age-researchers-think-know-why · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-12-nearly-half-of-seniors-improve-with-age-and-researchers-think-they-know-why-dbdd19/
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- AJPC Publishes POLY-ACS Trial Demonstrating Feasibility of Polypill Strategy After Acute Coronary Syndrome · 2026-03-11 · tucson · https://tucson.com/online_features/press_releases/article_184b07a6-ac04-5c29-9a78-b13b83fe7ac5.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-ajpc-publishes-poly-acs-trial-demonstrating-feasibility-of-polypill-strategy-aft-7e206d/
- BetterHelp Named Exclusive Online Therapy Provider for AARP Members, Providing Access to Mental Health Support · 2026-03-11 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/betterhelp-named-exclusive-online-therapy-provider-for-aarp-members-providing-access-to-mental-health-support/article_362197bc-7696-5ab4-9989-8e0aefa16d84.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-betterhelp-named-exclusive-online-therapy-provider-for-aarp-members-providing-ac-8a79cb/
- Evergreen fund fueled by philanthropic gifts invests in startups commercializing UA innovations · 2026-03-11 · news_arizona · https://news.arizona.edu/news/evergreen-fund-fueled-philanthropic-gifts-invests-startups-commercializing-ua-innovations · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-evergreen-fund-fueled-by-philanthropic-gifts-invests-in-startups-commercializing-c9e9b9/
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- New effort to prevent concussions, CTE for student athletes in Cook County · 2026-03-11 · abc7chicago · https://abc7chicago.com/post/new-effort-prevent-concussions-cte-brain-injuries-student-athletes-cook-county-illinois/18699808/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-new-effort-to-prevent-concussions-cte-for-student-athletes-in-cook-county-62bbbf/
- San Diego County sues DHS to conduct full health inspection of immigration detention center · 2026-03-11 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/agriculture/san-diego-county-sues-dhs-to-conduct-full-health-inspection-of-immigration-detention-center/article_5ab02609-d5f2-5eec-8a00-bd220f057f86.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-san-diego-county-sues-dhs-to-conduct-full-health-inspection-of-immigration-deten-09e036/
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- Why UHS Is Acquiring Talkspace for $835M · 2026-03-11 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/03/why-uhs-is-acquiring-talkspace-for-835m/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-11-why-uhs-is-acquiring-talkspace-for-835m-e2b871/
- ADHD meds for adults are surging — and the typical patient may surprise you · 2026-03-10 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/adhd-meds-for-adults-are-surging-and-the-typical-patient-80736503 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-adhd-meds-for-adults-are-surging-and-the-typical-patient-may-surprise-you-60c8f6/
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- Business Digest: Christus Health names leader for Longview cancer center · 2026-03-10 · news_journal · https://news-journal.com/2026/03/10/business-digest-christus-health-names-leader-for-longview-cancer-center/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-10-business-digest-christus-health-names-leader-for-longview-cancer-center-6b155f/
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- 'They are overwhelmed:' Denver Health expands school-based centers as student mental health needs rise · 2026-02-16 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/they-are-overwhelmed-denver-health-expands-school-based-79809180 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-16-they-are-overwhelmed-denver-health-expands-school-based-centers-as-student-menta-8d16b1/
- ‘Drain on general funds’: State spends $2 million on mental healthcare for privately insured children · 2026-02-15 · concordmonitor · https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/02/14/private-insurance-mental-health-state/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-drain-on-general-funds-state-spends-2-million-on-mental-healthcare-for-privately-3f7238/
- Jacksonville hairstylist gives away more than 100 wigs to women undergoing cancer treatment · 2026-02-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/jacksonville-hairstylist-gives-away-more-than-100-wigs-to-79772398 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-jacksonville-hairstylist-gives-away-more-than-100-wigs-to-women-undergoing-cance-7f2fcc/
- Why mental health providers should stop legitimizing child detention as care. · 2026-02-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/why-mental-health-providers-should-stop-legitimizing-child-79773717 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-15-why-mental-health-providers-should-stop-legitimizing-child-detention-as-care-a078eb/
- Acne Might Increase Eating Disorder Risk: What to Know · 2026-02-14 · psychiatrictimes · https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/acne-might-increase-eating-disorder-risk-what-to-know · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-acne-might-increase-eating-disorder-risk-what-to-know-f91922/
- An alternative for people in crisis · 2026-02-14 · newsday · https://www.newsday.com/opinion/commentary/guest-essays/hicksville-community-crisis-center-hs59n1c8 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-an-alternative-for-people-in-crisis-cd3780/
- Biomednewsbreaks - Helus Pharma(TM) (NASDAQ: HELP) (Cboe CA: HELP) Reports Q3 2025 Results, Advances Phase 3 And Phase 2 Programs · 2026-02-14 · menafn · https://menafn.com/1110738234/Biomednewsbreaks-Helus-PharmaTM-NASDAQ-HELP-Cboe-CA-HELP-Reports-Q3-2025-Results-Advances-Phase-3-And-Phase-2-Programs · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-biomednewsbreaks-helus-pharmatm-nasdaq-help-cboe-ca-help-reports-q3-2025-results-fb39ef/
- Closing the CKD Care Gap with Value-Based Care Models · 2026-02-14 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/closing-the-ckd-care-gap-with-value-based-care-models/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-closing-the-ckd-care-gap-with-value-based-care-models-48d006/
- Cowlitz Indian Tribe now official owner of NorthStar Clinic · 2026-02-14 · columbian · https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/feb/13/cowlitz-indian-tribe-now-official-owner-of-northstar-clinic/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-cowlitz-indian-tribe-now-official-owner-of-northstar-clinic-58a76f/
- Health: Quell the swell · 2026-02-14 · mtstandard · https://mtstandard.com/brandavestudios/sponsored/article_c8cdd1e8-c50a-44d3-9857-651a32393ce9.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-health-quell-the-swell-9c4b68/
- New therapist joins Community Health Center · 2026-02-14 · messengernews_net · https://www.messengernews.net/news/business-briefs/2026/02/new-therapist-joins-community-health-center/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-new-therapist-joins-community-health-center-6d0590/
- Paretofit Launches Digital Health Coaching System for Entrepreneurs in Europe's DACH Region · 2026-02-14 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50626055/paretofit-launches-digital-health-coaching-system-for-entrepreneurs-in-europes-dach-region · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-paretofit-launches-digital-health-coaching-system-for-entrepreneurs-in-europes-d-2cfaa8/
- The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders · 2026-02-14 · postguam · https://www.postguam.com/lifestyles/health/the-intensity-and-perfectionism-that-drive-olympic-athletes-also-put-them-at-high-risk-for/article_eb50f6ee-7628-5455-b1a7-1a4855b29536.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-the-intensity-and-perfectionism-that-drive-olympic-athletes-also-put-them-at-hig-db32e2/
- TKSoftware Launches AI-Powered ICONIC Pro Billing Software to Reduce Claim Denials and Maximize Reimbursements · 2026-02-14 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/r50622532/tksoftware-launches-ai-powered-iconic-pro-billing-software-to-reduce-claim-denials-and-maximize-re · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-tksoftware-launches-ai-powered-iconic-pro-billing-software-to-reduce-claim-denia-2df323/
- What has RFK Jr. done? 7 major moments from his first year as health secretary. · 2026-02-14 · usatoday · https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2026/02/13/rfk-jr-year-as-health-secretary/88607416007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-14-what-has-rfk-jr-done-7-major-moments-from-his-first-year-as-health-secretary-2c2af3/
- Big Health Secures Funding to Accelerate Adoption of Digital Mental Health Treatments · 2026-02-13 · rutlandherald · https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/business/big-health-secures-funding-to-accelerate-adoption-of-digital-mental-health-treatments/article_bbbcfadf-0979-5c73-b955-e80e8f2abdb8.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-big-health-secures-funding-to-accelerate-adoption-of-digital-mental-health-treat-2d4303/
- Fed-up Angelenos launch private mental health push in Skid Row · 2026-02-13 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/fed-up-angelenos-launch-private-mental-health-push-in-skid-79691502 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-fed-up-angelenos-launch-private-mental-health-push-in-skid-row-c6e68d/
- Opinion: Diagnosing the Legislature: It’s time for an intervention · 2026-02-13 · postregister · https://www.postregister.com/opinion/columns/opinion-diagnosing-the-legislature-it-s-time-for-an-intervention/article_26450ae2-2fa0-4459-9f04-f366cf39cf04.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-opinion-diagnosing-the-legislature-its-time-for-an-intervention-95d80b/
- Research highlights the role of culture, avoidance, and the body in emotion regulation. · 2026-02-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/research-highlights-the-role-of-culture-avoidance-and-the-79685248 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-research-highlights-the-role-of-culture-avoidance-and-the-body-in-emotion-regula-f94199/
- Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic to Offer Free Dental Services for Kids · 2026-02-13 · noozhawk · https://www.noozhawk.com/santa-ynez-tribal-health-clinic-to-offer-free-dental-services-for-children/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-santa-ynez-tribal-health-clinic-to-offer-free-dental-services-for-kids-555593/
- Talkiatry Rakes In $210M to Scale Virtual Psychiatry Group · 2026-02-13 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/talkiatry-psychiatry-healthcare-startup/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-talkiatry-rakes-in-210m-to-scale-virtual-psychiatry-group-094f9b/
- The Impact of Poor Hygiene on Nursing Home Resident Health · 2026-02-13 · researchsnipers · https://researchsnipers.com/the-impact-of-poor-hygiene-on-nursing-home-resident-health/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-the-impact-of-poor-hygiene-on-nursing-home-resident-health-c71237/
- Tinnitus Harms 1 in 5 Careers, Survey Finds · 2026-02-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/tinnitus-harms-1-in-5-careers-survey-finds-79686279 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-tinnitus-harms-1-in-5-careers-survey-finds-10804b/
- UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND · 2026-02-13 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/n50596330/universal-health-services-inc-announces-dividend · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-13-universal-health-services-inc-announces-dividend-df7af1/
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- A communityâ€TMs unthinkable loss: After school shooting, Canada confronts hard questions on mental health · 2026-02-12 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-11-after-school-shooting-canada-confronts-hard-questions.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-a-communityatms-unthinkable-loss-after-school-shooting-canada-confronts-hard-que-caa5e1/
- All the News That’s Fit: Waning workouts, dream dominance and marriage mania · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://headtopics.com/news/all-the-news-that-s-fit-waning-workouts-dream-dominance-79646681 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-all-the-news-thats-fit-waning-workouts-dream-dominance-and-marriage-mania-37e718/
- AP News Summary at 10:30 p.m. EST · 2026-02-12 · hastingstribune · https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/health/ap-news-summary-at-10-30-p-m-est/article_c5d60da5-f932-516e-ba3a-c6c5010e8e14.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-ap-news-summary-at-1030-pm-est-cf030d/
- Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes' · 2026-02-12 · foxnews · https://www.foxnews.com/health/big-mistake-legalize-marijuana-health-experts-warn-worse-outcomes · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-big-mistake-to-legalize-marijuana-health-experts-warn-of-worse-outcomes-502add/
- Brief, Intense Exercise Beats Relaxation for Panic Relief · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/brief-intense-exercise-beats-relaxation-for-panic-relief-79634721 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-brief-intense-exercise-beats-relaxation-for-panic-relief-b39f47/
- CalMHSA Selects Eleos as Statewide AI Technology Partner for Behavioral Health · 2026-02-12 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50540064/calmhsa-selects-eleos-as-statewide-ai-technology-partner-for-behavioral-health · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-calmhsa-selects-eleos-as-statewide-ai-technology-partner-for-behavioral-health-7f3e53/
- Denovo Biopharma Partners With Orygen for Phase 2 Study of Pomaglumetad Methionil in Treating Psychosis · 2026-02-12 · psychiatrictimes · https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/denovo-biopharma-partners-with-orygen-for-phase-2-study-of-pomaglumetad-methionil-in-treating-psychosis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-denovo-biopharma-partners-with-orygen-for-phase-2-study-of-pomaglumetad-methioni-748a8a/
- Local Youth Media Campaign Aims to Put a Cap on Underage Drinking · 2026-02-12 · noozhawk · https://www.noozhawk.com/local-youth-media-campaign-aims-to-put-a-cap-on-underage-drinking/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-local-youth-media-campaign-aims-to-put-a-cap-on-underage-drinking-a20d03/
- Most cancer cases are preventable: the 2 lifestyle habits largely to blame · 2026-02-12 · optimistdaily · https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/02/most-cancer-cases-are-preventable-the-2-lifestyle-habits-largely-to-blame/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-most-cancer-cases-are-preventable-the-2-lifestyle-habits-largely-to-blame-87b1ca/
- People with schizophrenia disorders may be drawn to smoking in ways others aren't. · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/people-with-schizophrenia-disorders-may-be-drawn-to-smoking-79637951 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-people-with-schizophrenia-disorders-may-be-drawn-to-smoking-in-ways-others-arent-afc732/
- Stopping veteran suicide: VA, Face the Fight working to save lives amid rising rate · 2026-02-12 · news3lv · https://news3lv.com/news/nation-world/stopping-veteran-suicide-va-face-the-fight-working-to-save-lives-amid-rising-rate · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-stopping-veteran-suicide-va-face-the-fight-working-to-save-lives-amid-rising-rat-4e5972/
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- Vast majority of baby food products are ultra-processed, study finds · 2026-02-12 · phillyvoice · https://www.phillyvoice.com/baby-foods-ultra-processed-additives/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-vast-majority-of-baby-food-products-are-ultra-processed-study-finds-ff707f/
- Wellness Wednesday: Mental health, food labels, AI and health care · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/wellness-wednesday-mental-health-food-labels-ai-and-79639855 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-wellness-wednesday-mental-health-food-labels-ai-and-health-care-fe66c4/
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- Your zip code shouldn’t determine how long you live · 2026-02-12 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/your-zip-code-shouldn-t-determine-how-long-you-live-79634641 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-12-your-zip-code-shouldnt-determine-how-long-you-live-7f9f38/
- Analyzing American Well (NYSE:AMWL) and Zepp Health (NYSE:ZEPP) · 2026-02-11 · thelincolnianonline · https://www.thelincolnianonline.com/2026/02/11/analyzing-american-well-nyseamwl-and-zepp-health-nysezepp.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-analyzing-american-well-nyseamwl-and-zepp-health-nysezepp-63998a/
- Bow mother’s loss fuels fight for improved mental health care access · 2026-02-11 · concordmonitor · https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/02/10/mental-health-insurance-gap/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-bow-mothers-loss-fuels-fight-for-improved-mental-health-care-access-f5e2ae/
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- Dr. Jessica A. Johnson: AI companion apps exacerbate teen mental health concerns · 2026-02-11 · mauinews · https://www.mauinews.com/opinion/columns/2026/02/dr-jessica-a-johnson-ai-companion-apps-exacerbate-teen-mental-health-concerns/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-dr-jessica-a-johnson-ai-companion-apps-exacerbate-teen-mental-health-concerns-faacdf/
- Guest Opinion: Possible state cuts to nursing homes add to local health care crisis · 2026-02-11 · yakimaherald · https://www.yakimaherald.com/opinion/guest-opinion-possible-state-cuts-to-nursing-homes-add-to-local-health-care-crisis/article_50fbdeb9-898f-44ee-b477-01ba4b36d3a0.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-guest-opinion-possible-state-cuts-to-nursing-homes-add-to-local-health-care-cris-6e3171/
- Half of New Orleans playgrounds exceed federal lead hazard levels, investigation finds · 2026-02-11 · naturalnews · https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-02-11-half-new-orleans-playgrounds-lead-levels.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-half-of-new-orleans-playgrounds-exceed-federal-lead-hazard-levels-investigation-82050c/
- Health District of Northern Larimer County gets new name, leader · 2026-02-11 · coloradoan · https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/local/2026/02/10/health-district-of-northern-larimer-county-hires-brian-ferrans/88548643007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-health-district-of-northern-larimer-county-gets-new-name-leader-1b58b0/
- Mayo Clinic's investigation takes center stage in Joyner trial · 2026-02-11 · postbulletin · https://www.postbulletin.com/business/mayo-clinics-investigation-takes-center-stage-in-joyner-trial · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-mayo-clinics-investigation-takes-center-stage-in-joyner-trial-7555b8/
- Mental Health Assessment Area added to LA County’s Inmate Reception Center · 2026-02-11 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/mental-health-assessment-area-added-to-la-county-s-inmate-79588988 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-mental-health-assessment-area-added-to-la-countys-inmate-reception-center-152906/
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- North Star Health Alliance and three affiliates file for bankruptcy · 2026-02-11 · nny360 · https://www.nny360.com/top_stories/north-star-health-alliance-and-three-affiliates-file-for-bankruptcy/article_61a1e5f0-86c0-5e3d-84e5-6634bbf7a33d.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-north-star-health-alliance-and-three-affiliates-file-for-bankruptcy-0f2076/
- Novel Serotonergic Agonists Positioned to Capture Share of $150B+ Neuropsychiatric Market · 2026-02-11 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/novel-serotonergic-agonists-positioned-to-capture-share-of-150b-neuropsychiatric-market-302683138.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-novel-serotonergic-agonists-positioned-to-capture-share-of-150b-neuropsychiatric-a1a92a/
- Sequoia Shuttle, fishing, Drink Weird launch top Tulare County news · 2026-02-11 · visaliatimesdelta · https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/2026/02/11/sequoia-shuttle-fishing-dollars-california-central-valley-drink-weird/88556619007/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-sequoia-shuttle-fishing-drink-weird-launch-top-tulare-county-news-591b30/
- Van Diest Medical Center serves as cornerstone of rural healthcare · 2026-02-11 · freemanjournal_net · https://www.freemanjournal.net/news/local-news/2026/02/van-diest-medical-center-serves-as-cornerstone-of-rural-healthcare/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-van-diest-medical-center-serves-as-cornerstone-of-rural-healthcare-9b296d/
- Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network marks 10 years of driving health care innovation · 2026-02-11 · news_vumc_org · https://news.vumc.org/2022/12/08/vanderbilt-health-affiliated-network-marks-10-years-of-driving-health-care-innovation/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-11-vanderbilt-health-affiliated-network-marks-10-years-of-driving-health-care-innov-5f5fa9/
- Allsup Highlights SSDI Eligibility For Heart Disease And Stroke Survivors · 2026-02-10 · benzinga · https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/02/g50483895/allsup-highlights-ssdi-eligibility-for-heart-disease-and-stroke-survivors · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-allsup-highlights-ssdi-eligibility-for-heart-disease-and-stroke-survivors-c398f3/
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- Could AI be the Antidote to ‘Sick Care’ in America? · 2026-02-10 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/02/could-ai-be-the-antidote-to-sick-care-in-america/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-could-ai-be-the-antidote-to-sick-care-in-america-202002/
- Doctors increasingly see AI scribes in a positive light. But hiccups persist · 2026-02-10 · macombdaily · https://www.macombdaily.com/2026/02/09/health-care-ai-scribes/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-10-doctors-increasingly-see-ai-scribes-in-a-positive-light-but-hiccups-persist-bf0858/
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- Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs · 2026-02-01 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/healthcare-moves-layoffs/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-healthcare-moves-a-monthly-summary-of-hires-exits-and-layoffs-27abe6/
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- Mental Health Distress in Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Largely Driven by Sociodemographic, Comorbid Factors · 2026-02-01 · The American Journal of Managed Care · https://www.ajmc.com/view/mental-health-distress-in-nonmelanoma-skin-cancer-largely-driven-by-sociodemographic-comorbid-factors · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-02-01-mental-health-distress-in-nonmelanoma-skin-cancer-largely-driven-by-sociodemogra-c7336e/
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- ‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system · 2026-01-31 · The Guardian · https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/31/healthcare-americans-poll-data-insurance · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-31-a-state-of-crisis-record-number-of-americans-are-pessimistic-about-us-healthcare-b2c914/
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- Historic UN declaration supporting mental health – treatment to be given similar priority to chronic diseases · 2026-01-31 · Pharmafile · https://pharmafile.com/features/historic-un-declaration-supporting-mental-health-treatment-to-be-given-similar-priority-to-chronic-diseases/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-31-historic-un-declaration-supporting-mental-health-treatment-to-be-given-similar-p-32a8fe/
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- 2023 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in Access to Mental Health Care State Policy · 2026-01-27 · National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) · https://www.nami.org/research/publications-reports/public-policy-reports/2023-state-legislation-issue-brief-series-trends-in-access-to-mental-health-care-state-policy/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-27-2023-state-legislation-issue-brief-series-trends-in-access-to-mental-health-care-8366bd/
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- School’s out for summer: How parents can support their kids’ mental health · 2026-01-16 · msnow · https://www.ms.now/know-your-value/school-s-out-summer-how-parents-can-support-their-kids-n1270308 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-16-schools-out-for-summer-how-parents-can-support-their-kids-mental-health-1f65cb/
- A Practical Sleep-Based Framework for Digital Phenotyping in Bipolar Care · 2026-01-15 · hitconsultant · https://hitconsultant.net/2026/01/14/sleep-based-framework-digital-phenotyping-bipolar-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-a-practical-sleep-based-framework-for-digital-phenotyping-in-bipolar-care-2fec9d/
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- Democrat blasts HHS for creating confusion in cutting, then reinstating SAMHSA grants · 2026-01-15 · abcnews · https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/democrat-blasts-hhs-creating-confusion-cutting-reinstating-samhsa-129220651 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-democrat-blasts-hhs-for-creating-confusion-in-cutting-then-reinstating-samhsa-gr-b1d9c9/
- HHS cuts, then reinstates substance abuse and mental health grants, reports and official say · 2026-01-15 · wcvb · https://www.wcvb.com/article/hhs-samsha-mental-health-grants-cut-reversed/70005673 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-hhs-cuts-then-reinstates-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-grants-reports-and-of-54c183/
- HHS quickly reverses $2 billion in mental health and substance abuse cuts after pushback · 2026-01-15 · nbcsandiego · https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/hhs-reverses-mental-health-substance-abuse-cuts/3961773/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-hhs-quickly-reverses-2-billion-in-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-cuts-after-p-dbd787/
- Psychiatry has finally found an objective way to spot mental illness · 2026-01-15 · newscientist · https://www.newscientist.com/article/2509966-psychiatry-has-finally-found-an-objective-way-to-spot-mental-illness/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-psychiatry-has-finally-found-an-objective-way-to-spot-mental-illness-b6fb3d/
- Seasonal affective disorder can feel draining, but with CBT, help is possible. · 2026-01-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/seasonal-affective-disorder-can-feel-draining-but-with-78395687 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-seasonal-affective-disorder-can-feel-draining-but-with-cbt-help-is-possible-eec915/
- Trump administration letter wipes out addiction, mental health grants : NPR · 2026-01-15 · recentlyheard · https://recentlyheard.com/trump-administration-letter-wipes-out-addiction-mental-health-grants-npr/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-trump-administration-letter-wipes-out-addiction-mental-health-grants-npr-dc134c/
- Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants · 2026-01-15 · laist · https://laist.com/news/health/trump-administration-sends-letter-wiping-out-addiction-mental-health-grants · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-trump-administration-sends-letter-wiping-out-addiction-mental-health-grants-74208c/
- Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide · 2026-01-15 · abcnews · https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/trump-administration-slashes-funding-substance-abuse-mental-health-129220650 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-trump-administration-slashes-funding-for-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-progr-7ba723/
- US cuts funding for mental health, substance abuse programs · 2026-01-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/us-cuts-funding-for-mental-health-substance-abuse-programs-78394240 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-us-cuts-funding-for-mental-health-substance-abuse-programs-1f9b0a/
- WA impacted as Trump administration cuts mental health services funding · 2026-01-15 · yakimaherald · https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/wa-impacted-as-trump-administration-cuts-mental-health-services-funding/article_6245fb62-6ffb-5746-a1ab-1736f0507e00.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-wa-impacted-as-trump-administration-cuts-mental-health-services-funding-469eee/
- Worry in WA as White House threatens — then restores — mental health funding · 2026-01-15 · yakimaherald · https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/northwest/worry-in-wa-as-white-house-threatens-then-restores-mental-health-funding/article_6245fb62-6ffb-5746-a1ab-1736f0507e00.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-15-worry-in-wa-as-white-house-threatens-then-restores-mental-health-funding-08b2a0/
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- How a simple question about a robe sparked an innovative initiative. · 2026-01-14 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/how-a-simple-question-about-a-robe-sparked-an-innovative-78344008 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-how-a-simple-question-about-a-robe-sparked-an-innovative-initiative-2f6107/
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- States Race To Launch Rural Health Transformation Plans · 2026-01-14 · kffhealthnews · https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/rural-health-transformation-state-distribution-technical-scores-variation-deadlines/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-states-race-to-launch-rural-health-transformation-plans-388ba6/
- Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself. · 2026-01-14 · mtstandard · https://mtstandard.com/news/nation-world/crime-courts/article_13d8767e-2455-5de4-83a7-b1bc0b0ae539.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-suicidal-woman-sent-to-suffer-in-silence-of-solitary-confinement-then-she-killed-42eab6/
- U.S. cancer survivor ranks grow as detection rises and deaths drop · 2026-01-14 · dailybreeze · https://www.dailybreeze.com/2026/01/13/us-cancer-survivor-ranks-grow-as-detection-rises-and-deaths-drop/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-us-cancer-survivor-ranks-grow-as-detection-rises-and-deaths-drop-b54089/
- 'We never would've known': People who receive gender-affirming care left in the dark about treatment changes · 2026-01-14 · tmj4 · https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/we-never-wouldve-known-people-who-receive-gender-affirming-care-left-in-the-dark-about-treatment-changes · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-we-never-wouldve-known-people-who-receive-gender-affirming-care-left-in-the-dark-97e7ba/
- Wednesday briefing: Over-budget and under-regulated – the NHS’s ADHD crisis · 2026-01-14 · theguardian · https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/wednesday-briefing-over-budget-and-under-regulated-the-nhss-adhd-crisis · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-wednesday-briefing-over-budget-and-under-regulated-the-nhss-adhd-crisis-5e58e0/
- Wide variation found in funding for states' rural health proposals · 2026-01-14 · cbsnews · https://www.cbsnews.com/news/states-rural-health-funds/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-14-wide-variation-found-in-funding-for-states-rural-health-proposals-05da11/
- Breath deeply and cook on · 2026-01-13 · pressherald · https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/13/breath-deeply-and-cook-on/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-breath-deeply-and-cook-on-cd6f23/
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- How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states · 2026-01-13 · columbian · https://www.columbian.com/news/2026/jan/12/how-was-181m-in-rural-health-funding-stacks-up-with-other-states/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-how-was-181m-in-rural-health-funding-stacks-up-with-other-states-82be2b/
- Kuderer fines Kaiser $300,000 for Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act violations · 2026-01-13 · chronline · http://www.chronline.com/stories/kuderer-fines-kaiser-300000-for-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-violations,394340 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-kuderer-fines-kaiser-300000-for-mental-health-parity-and-addiction-equity-act-vi-ebe8ff/
- Lawmakers urge health systems to reverse their pause in gender-affirming care for minors · 2026-01-13 · wvnews · https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/states/lawmakers-urge-health-systems-to-reverse-their-pause-in-gender-affirming-care-for-minors/article_b2f7eaad-7126-5d4c-afdc-268282309dfe.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-lawmakers-urge-health-systems-to-reverse-their-pause-in-gender-affirming-care-fo-59d085/
- Leading Mental Health Researchers and Advocates to Be Honored at Premier Suicide Prevention Gala on May 7 · 2026-01-13 · cision · https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leading-mental-health-researchers-and-advocates-to-be-honored-at-premier-suicide-prevention-gala-on-may-7-302657942.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-leading-mental-health-researchers-and-advocates-to-be-honored-at-premier-suicide-74dc76/
- Lorain County Public Health releases 2026-28 Community Health Improvement Plan · 2026-01-13 · morningjournal · https://www.morningjournal.com/2026/01/12/lorain-county-public-health-releases-2026-28-community-health-improvement-plan/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-lorain-county-public-health-releases-2026-28-community-health-improvement-plan-1aeec3/
- Mayor Daniel Lurie Seeks New State Legislation for Court-Ordered Mental Health Medication · 2026-01-13 · sfist · https://sfist.com/2026/01/12/mayor-daniel-lurie-seeks-new-state-legislation-for-court-ordered-mental-health-medication/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-mayor-daniel-lurie-seeks-new-state-legislation-for-court-ordered-mental-health-m-e59814/
- MindMed Rebrands to Definium Therapeutics, Advancing a Leading Late-Stage Psychiatry Pipeline with Three Phase 3 Readouts Expected in 2026 · 2026-01-13 · timesargus · https://www.timesargus.com/news/business/mindmed-rebrands-to-definium-therapeutics-advancing-a-leading-late-stage-psychiatry-pipeline-with-three-phase/article_162c22f5-5b69-50b9-9601-963513ee1f2b.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-mindmed-rebrands-to-definium-therapeutics-advancing-a-leading-late-stage-psychia-87a465/
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- SAD Light Therapy · 2026-01-13 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/sad-light-therapy-78299828 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-sad-light-therapy-15a224/
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- San Francisco mayor announces bill for court-ordered mental health treatment · 2026-01-13 · nbcbayarea · https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-francisco-lurie-mental-health-treatment/4012506/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-san-francisco-mayor-announces-bill-for-court-ordered-mental-health-treatment-961ecf/
- Teladoc Health Unveils New Capabilities to Treat More Conditions and Detect Care Gaps Earlier · 2026-01-13 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/teladoc-virtual-urgent-care/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-teladoc-health-unveils-new-capabilities-to-treat-more-conditions-and-detect-care-be0379/
- The 15-Minute Monthly Investment Changing Mental Health Care · 2026-01-13 · journalnow · https://journalnow.com/places/content/article_93d65733-6c34-4c54-a5b2-415a94b48b6c.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-13-the-15-minute-monthly-investment-changing-mental-health-care-636c08/
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- Oasys Raises $4.6M to Expand AI-Powered Platform for Behavioral Health · 2026-01-12 · medcitynews · https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/oasys-mental-health-ai/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-01-12-oasys-raises-46m-to-expand-ai-powered-platform-for-behavioral-health-a8b776/
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- UT Southwestern to open DFW’s first state behavioral health hospital this summer: Newsroom · 2025-12-26 · UT Southwestern · https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/dec-texas-behavioral-health-center.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-ut-southwestern-to-open-dfws-first-state-behavioral-health-hospital-this-summer-84603c/
- VIDEO: Mental health experts highlight depression treatment challenges during holidays · 2025-12-26 · Live 5 News · https://www.live5news.com/video/2025/12/25/video-mental-health-experts-highlight-depression-treatment-challenges-during-holidays/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-video-mental-health-experts-highlight-depression-treatment-challenges-during-hol-df26ae/
- WWH welcomes mental health therapist Kelli Larson to the Behavioral Health team · 2025-12-26 · baldwin-bulletin.com · https://www.baldwin-bulletin.com/news/wwh-welcomes-mental-health-therapist-kelli-larson-to-the-behavioral-health-team/article_95eb5939-ca45-476c-bc74-7df48682adb1.html · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-26-wwh-welcomes-mental-health-therapist-kelli-larson-to-the-behavioral-health-team-4c8b66/
- Child mental health crisis tied to immigration enforcement · 2025-12-25 · University of California, Riverside · https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2025/08/08/child-mental-health-crisis-tied-immigration-enforcement · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-child-mental-health-crisis-tied-to-immigration-enforcement-262504/
- How New Taiwanese Technology Is Allowing for More Targeted Mental Health Treatment · 2025-12-25 · U.S. News & World Report · https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-05-06/how-new-taiwanese-technology-is-allowing-for-more-targeted-mental-health-treatment · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-how-new-taiwanese-technology-is-allowing-for-more-targeted-mental-health-treatme-84e306/
- How systemic failures turn state mental hospitals into prisons · 2025-12-25 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/22/nx-s1-5644745/serious-mental-illness-psychosis-psychiatric-hospital-schizophrenia-crime-prison-ohio · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-how-systemic-failures-turn-state-mental-hospitals-into-prisons-79d7e7/
- Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them · 2025-12-25 · NPR · https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5389885/medicaid-payments-barely-keep-hospital-mental-health-units-afloat-federal-cuts-could-sink-them · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-medicaid-payments-barely-keep-hospital-mental-health-units-afloat-federal-cuts-c-28f095/
- Mental health crisis deepens in these 3 states · 2025-12-25 · Rolling Out · https://rollingout.com/2025/12/25/states-worst-mental-health-care-rankings/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-mental-health-crisis-deepens-in-these-3-states-cd5bbb/
- Mental health experts highlight depression treatment challenges during holidays · 2025-12-25 · Live 5 News · https://www.live5news.com/2025/12/25/mental-health-experts-highlight-depression-treatment-challenges-during-holidays/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-mental-health-experts-highlight-depression-treatment-challenges-during-holidays-c40e3a/
- Mental health legislation and policy consultations continue in Dominica · 2025-12-25 · Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) · https://www.paho.org/en/news/14-8-2025-mental-health-legislation-and-policy-consultations-continue-dominica · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-mental-health-legislation-and-policy-consultations-continue-in-dominica-308412/
- New Policies Affecting Access to Mental Health Care · 2025-12-25 · APA/APASI Response Center · https://updates.apaservices.org/new-policies-affecting-access-to-mental-health-care · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-new-policies-affecting-access-to-mental-health-care-bfff5b/
- Psilocybin: A breakthrough in mental health treatment or mere ‘magical’ thinking? · 2025-12-25 · YaleNews · https://news.yale.edu/2025/09/23/psilocybin-breakthrough-mental-health-treatment-or-mere-magical-thinking · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-psilocybin-a-breakthrough-in-mental-health-treatment-or-mere-magical-thinking-9d1248/
- Special Report: U.S. Immigration Policy and the Mental Health of Children and Families | Psychiatric News · 2025-12-25 · Psychiatry Online · https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2025.08.8.19 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-special-report-us-immigration-policy-and-the-mental-health-of-children-and-famil-0c7f67/
- Their son was 'too unstable to function outside of hospital.' Insurance denied his mental health treatment anyway. · 2025-12-25 · NBC News · https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/insurance-denied-psychiatric-inpatient-mental-health-treatment-rcna230207 · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-their-son-was-too-unstable-to-function-outside-of-hospital-insurance-denied-his-d19888/
- WHO blueprint for mental health policy and law reform · 2025-12-25 · World Health Organization (WHO) · https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/who-blueprint-for-mental-health-policy-and-law-reform · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-12-25-who-blueprint-for-mental-health-policy-and-law-reform-40c827/
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- Medicaid Behavioral Health Investigations and Payment Suspensions in D.C. Are Increasing – How Providers Can Limit Risk · 2026-05-15 · natlawreview · https://natlawreview.com/article/medicaid-behavioral-health-investigations-and-payment-suspensions-dc-are-increasing · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-05-15-medicaid-behavioral-health-investigations-and-payment-suspensions-in-dc-are-incr-d673ad/
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- LA County well-being gap · 2026-03-15 · headtopics · https://us.headtopics.com/news/la-county-well-being-gap-80960510 · https://theranews.net/blog/2026-03-15-la-county-well-being-gap-3ea68e/
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- How Therapy Can Ease the Weight of Queer and Trans Trauma: Attachment-Focused EMDR · 2025-10-02 · GoodTherapy.org · https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/attachment-focused-emdr-therapy-healing/ · https://theranews.net/blog/2025-10-02-how-therapy-can-ease-the-weight-of-queer-and-trans-trauma-attachment-focused-emd-83b65f/