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Not enough providers for CMS' Medicare Advantage behavioral health proposal, groups say
CMS proposed new behavioral network adequacy standards for Medicare Advantage plans, but some groups are concerned there aren't enough providers to meet them. -
ADHD medication use surged during pandemic — did TikTok play a role?
Prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD treatments surged during the COVID-19 pandemic even as use of other psychiatric medications stayed relatively flat, a study published Jan. 10 in JAMA Psychiatry found. -
Meta plans new mental health protections for teens
Meta is implementing more features to direct teenagers to mental health resources and hide potentially sensitive content on Facebook and Instagram. -
Ozempic, Wegovy not tied to increased risk of suicidal thoughts
Individuals taking GLP-1 drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a slightly lower incidence of suicidal ideation than those taking other forms of weight loss drugs, a study published Jan. 5 in Nature found. -
The best states for access to therapy
Hawaii is the best state for access to psychotherapy, according to an analysis from Milliman. -
Tricare falling short on mental health parity, report finds
Tricare, which provides health coverage for military personnel, dependents and retirees, may be falling short on some of its behavioral health goals, a report from the Government Accountability Office found. -
NYC Health + Hospitals to receive training on LGBTQ-affirming therapy
NYC Health + Hospitals has partnered with the Institute for Human Identity to develop a training program focused on affirming therapy for LGBTQ+ patients. -
Study: Mental, physical health integration in Medicaid isn't working yet
Integrating physical and behavioral healthcare in Medicaid managed care did not result in significant changes in utilization, outcomes or social determinants of health, a study published Dec. 28 in JAMA Health Forum found. -
NIH grant awarded to study effect of Medicaid ACOs on children's mental healthcare
UMass Amherst researcher Sarah Goff, MD, received a five-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine the effects of Medicaid accountable care organizations on the quality of behavioral and mental health for Massachusetts children. -
Washington hospital to close mental health unit
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Confluence Health will close a medical unit designed to accommodate patients with behavioral health needs in March. -
How the Providence mission turned into behavioral healthcare for its employees, health plan members
In 2019, Renton, Wash.-based Providence Health and Services launched a behavioral telehealth program aimed at addressing the growing demand for mental and behavioral healthcare from its more than 120,000 employees across eight states. -
The worst states for access to therapy
Mississippi is the worst state for access to psychotherapy, according to an analysis from Milliman. -
States with the highest out-of-pocket therapy costs
The average out-of-pocket cost for 60 minutes of psychotherapy was $174 in 2021, according to an analysis from Milliman. -
Two-thirds of Americans unable to access mental health treatment: Study
Approximately two-thirds of Americans with a diagnosed mental health condition were unable to access treatment in 2021, despite having health insurance, according to a recent report from actuary firm Milliman. -
How the workplace affects mental health
Workplace environment and worker identity can have an impact on mental health, according to Mental Health America's 2023 workplace wellness research. -
Behind Blue Shield of California's strategy to improve members' mental health
Wellvolution, Blue Shield of California's digital health program, helps members in the insurer's Medicaid and commercial offerings manage chronic conditions and mental health. -
Oregon systems aim to revive suit alleging state provides inadequate mental healthcare
Four Oregon health systems are asking a judge to reconsider their lawsuit alleging the state's inadequate mental health system has overwhelmed them with psychiatric patients, according to a Dec. 8 report from The Lund Report. -
Talkspace and Evernow partner on mental health, menopause care
Online behavioral health company Talkspace has partnered with Evernow, a digital health platform for users in perimenopause and menopause. -
The mental health conditions rising fastest, according to psychologists
Around 1 in 3 psychiatrists say they've seen more patients with neurocognitive disorders in the last 12 months, according to the American Psychological Association's 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey. -
Anxiety rates in children by state | 2023
Hawaii has the lowest prevalence of anxiety in children, while Vermont has the highest, according to data published by the United Health Foundation Dec. 5.
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