Today's Top 20 Stories
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DraftKings, Kindbridge Behavioral Health partner on gambling program
DraftKings has partnered with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to provide access to therapy and treatment for problem gaming. -
Episcopal Health Services names behavioral health leader
Tanya Barros has been appointed behavioral health service line administrator of Far Rockaway, N.Y.-based Episcopal Health Services. -
7 behavioral health leadership moves to know
Here are seven behavioral health leadership moves to know that Becker's has reported on so far in March:
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Addiction treatment center for veterans opens in Massachusetts
Your Six Recovery has opened a new addiction treatment facility in Cummington, Mass. -
New Jersey counseling center owner pleads guilty to fraud
The owner of a New Jersey counseling center pleaded guilty to billing private insurers for services she never provided. -
Lawmakers question $3.8B in unspent mental health funding
A group of lawmakers is asking the Government Accountability Office to examine unspent mental health funds, The Washington Post reported March 20. -
Boston to spend $21M on behavioral health
The city of Boston is spending $21 million to increase access to mental and behavioral health services and programs throughout the city.
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Behavioral health center opens in Oklahoma
NorthCare has opened a new certified community behavioral health clinic in Edmond, Okla. -
California voters approve mental health proposal
California voters have approved a ballot measure that aims to address the state's homelessness crisis and transform mental healthcare, NPR reported March 21. -
Minnesota hospital to close outpatient mental health services
North Memorial Health Hospital will close its outpatient mental health services at the end of August, the Star Tribune reported March 20. -
3 recent private equity deals in behavioral health
Private equity deals in behavioral health declined in 2023 but could pick up in 2024 as investors turn their attention to the space.
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Tennessee behavioral department launches scholarship
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has launched a scholarship program to increase the number of behavioral health professionals in the state. -
CDC: 6 ways hospital leaders can prevent staff burnout
The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has released a set of guidelines for hospital leaders to reduce staff burnout. -
Senators introduce bill to address LGBTQ mental health crisis
U.S. Sens. Tina Smith and Laphonza Butler have introduced a bill focused on mental health and crisis intervention resources for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth across the country. -
Behavioral health among hospital CEOs' top concerns
Behavioral health and addiction issues are among the top three concerns for hospital CEOs across the country, according to a survey from the American College of Healthcare Executives. -
2 workers hospitalized after patient assault at New Hampshire hospital
Two employees at Hampstead (N.H.) Hospital, a state-run psychiatric hospital, were hospitalized March 17 after a patient "exhibited assaultive behaviors toward staff," Morissa Henn, deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, told Becker's. -
Acadia is 'acquirer of choice,' CEO says
Acadia Healthcare is eyeing more acquisitions in 2024. -
Psychiatry residency spots up 5%
The number of medical school seniors matching into psychiatry residencies increased by over 100 from 2023, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program. -
The 10 states with the best youth mental healthcare
New Jersey is the state with the best mental healthcare for young people, according to a study conducted by Onyx Behavioral Health. -
Addiction treatment clinic opens in Washington state
An outpatient addiction treatment clinic and lab has opened in Renton, Wash., Renton Reporter reported March 17.
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