CMS Finalizes FY 2023 Psychiatric Payment Rule With $90 Million Boost to Inpatient Providers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Payment Update 2023, announcing a net 2.5% increase in...
Making Behavioral Health Interoperability Real and Relevant in Patient Care
Behavioral Health Interoperability has been discussed in healthcare for many years, yet it often feels abstract and impersonal to many providers. Carrie O’Connell, Senior...
Tufts Medicine and Acadia Healthcare Launch $65M Behavioral Health Hospital in Massachusetts: A Bold Step Toward Mental Health Equity
In a strategic partnership poised to reshape behavioral health care access in Massachusetts, Tufts Medicine has joined forces with Acadia Healthcare Company (Nasdaq: ACHC)...
U.S. Faces Widespread Mental Health Clinician Shortage
Approximately 130 million Americans live in regions experiencing a mental health clinician shortage, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). These areas, designated as...
Community Is Key for Addressing Behavioral Health Needs at UMass Memorial’s Health System
In Central Massachusetts, the UMass Memorial Health System is pioneering a comprehensive approach to community-based behavioral health care that puts community at the center...
Universal Health Systems’ Strategy: Navigating Tough Negotiations with Low-Paying Health Plans Amid Workforce Challenges
Universal Health Systems Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the largest operators of acute and behavioral health facilities in the U.S., is maintaining a firm...
