June 10, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-In-Chief
2013 Showcase entrants faced new requirements — a tougher test than ever before.
June 7, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-In-Chief
Progress is accelerating, though large-scale solutions appear years away.
June 6, 2013 Gary A. Enos, Contributing Editor
Two of the biggest names in the addiction treatment market believe a formal alliance might be needed to ensure that they thrive in a changing market.
June 5, 2013 Alison Knopf
Various county-wide resources, including mobile crisis response teams and a wellness recovery center, have enabled Salt Lake City to reduce acute inpatient admissions by 18 percent and save more than $2 million on inpatient admissions alone.
June 5, 2013 Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
Navigator funding is very limited in states that are adopting the federal insurance exchange model. Will there be a negative impact on enrollment?
June 5, 2013 Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
Study authors cite 30% drop in depression among newly insured groups
June 4, 2013 Alison Knopf
Behavioral health, criminal justice and community resources combine in care coordination initiative.
May 30, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-In-Chief
After recently becoming the Chief Clinical Officer of Carolinas Healthcare System, John Santopietro's primary concern now is integrating behavioral health, which CHS intends to accomplish through long-term work with its primary care providers.
May 29, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-In-Chief
Integrated care can't fulfill its promise without integrated payment systems.
May 23, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
Amid more medication-assisted treatment options, three longtime addiction physicians press the value of 12-step treatment
May 22, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
Here are some helpful resources for those seeking a brief, but official update on what's going on nationally and within each state.
May 21, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
Former basketball star, now recovering addict, Chris Herren warns that young people need to see the "first days" of addiction, not the last.
May 21, 2013 Dennis Grantham
The 2013 Behavioral Healthcare Champion Awards honor outstanding leaders in care-giving behavioral health organizations.
May 16, 2013 Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
As implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues toward a January 2014 milestone, initial optimism has been muted by some very real concerns. So what could go wrong? Here are seven things that got my attention.
May 16, 2013 Laura Ashpole, J.D.
Patient needs and service opportunities abound, but industry panelists question how much new revenue will follow Medicaid and insurance expansions in early 2014.
May 16, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief, with Mark Hagland, Contributing Editor
Tavenner nomination overcomes political opposition to the Affordable Care Act; 91-7 Senate vote makes her the first permanent administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in nearly a decade
May 15, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
After eight years as CEO, Gail Lawson’s departure triggered by tumult of two state investigations, allegations of excessive spending by agency leadership, and high staff turnover.
May 10, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
Although the field has made improvements to the features of "psychiatric-safe" beds over the years, architect and consultant Jim Hunt says there is much room to improve.
May 10, 2013 Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
NIMH chief's bet on the promise of neuroscience research isn't just about the future. It has tangible costs today.
May 9, 2013 Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
As the design team was choosing patient chairs for the new geriatric med-psych unit at Saint Mary's Health Care, not only did they have to incorporate the safety requirements of adult psychiatric patients but they also had to address the medical and comfort needs of geriatric patients.
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