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Indiana Medicaid’s $56 Million Improper ABA Payments: A Wake-Up Call for Autism Care Oversight
State Medicaid programs are federally mandated to cover applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children diagnosed with autism. ABA is a crucial therapeutic service...
Behavioral Health and Physical Health Systems: Tackling Fragmentation with Collaborative Care
The integration of behavioral health and physical health care remains a significant challenge in the United States. Despite the growing recognition of the importance...
Tragedy Strikes: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan
On a quiet Wednesday morning, the unthinkable happened. Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest health insurers in the United States,...
Newport Healthcare Leadership Change: Brian Setzer Takes the Helm as CEO
Newport Healthcare, a leading youth-focused behavioral health provider, has announced a significant leadership change with the appointment of Brian Setzer as its new CEO,...
Integrating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care into Emergency Departments: A Path to Better Long-Term Care
The emergency department (ED) often serves as the first, and sometimes only, point of contact with the healthcare system for individuals struggling with substance...
Universal Health Services Faces Legal Challenge Over $535 Million Verdict in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Universal Health Services (UHS), a prominent behavioral health provider, is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle following a jury's decision to award $535...