Tag: Mental Health
A New Chapter for AAC Holdings: Andrew McWilliams Appointed CEO Amid Company Turnaround
After a turbulent 2019 marked by executive shakeups, a lawsuit, and a high-profile delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), AAC Holdings —...
Federal Agencies Falling Short on Behavioral Health Parity: A Call for Increased Oversight
Despite a decade of laws aimed at ensuring equitable access to behavioral health services, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that...
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Workers in California Begin Strike
In a striking display of collective action, about 4,000 mental health workers from Kaiser Permanente in California have taken to the picket lines in...
A Lifeline in Three Digits: The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Now 988
In a landmark decision aimed at saving lives and improving mental health accessibility, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to shorten the national...
Despite Uncertainty, Policy Expert Optimistic About 2020 Behavioral Health Outlook
As 2020 approaches, behavioral health providers are faced with a complex landscape filled with financial and regulatory uncertainty. With ongoing shifts in healthcare policy...
The Growing Need for Adult Autism Services: Addressing the Gaps and Opportunities for Improvement
When it comes to autism, the conversation tends to focus primarily on children. Public discourse, resources, and services have long been geared toward helping...