News

Winner of 2013 James W. West M.D. Quality Improvement Award announced

May 24, 2013

The award recognizes organizational achievement for improvement in the quality of treatment of alcohol and drug addiction.

Mental health, social work leaders to be honored by Mental Health America

May 23, 2013

SAMHSA Administrator Pam Hyde and Former NASW CEO Dr. Elizabeth Clark will receive awards at annual conference in June.

NAATP's Bradley Award is presented at annual conference

May 21, 2013

President and CEO of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, Kenneth Ramsey, has been presented with the 2013 Nelson J. Bradley Life Time Achievement Award.

Qualifacts launches national clinical assessment platform

May 16, 2013

The integrated outcomes measure platform that facilitates its customers’ use of standard assessments within its electronic health record has been launched to measure and improve clinical outcomes.

Joint Commission to offer new behavioral health home certification in early 2014

May 16, 2013

Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health care organizations that are establishing behavioral health homes will soon have a new certification option.

California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative announces first adopters of new recommendations

May 15, 2013

Cigna, NorthShore University HealthSystem and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital among the first adopters of the national 2020 Mom Project recommendations.

LWSI welcomes its newest partner

May 15, 2013

LWSI recently welcomed Region 8 Mental Health Services as its newest partner in Mississippi.

American Addiction Centers announces EHR partner

May 8, 2013

One of the larger behavioral healthcare providers in the country has selected a software system to support the various documentation and process needs for all of its programs.

Behavioral Health Group (BHG) acquires opioid treatment program in Tennessee

May 7, 2013

The organization that provides pharmacotherapeutic maintenance and detoxification services in an outpatient setting has acquired a new program.

Netsmart names Chuang SVP for healthcare informatics and chief medical officer

May 7, 2013

EHR and technology provider signals effort to expand scope of care coordination

Care and benefits for veterans strengthened by $153 billion VA budget

May 3, 2013

President Obama has proposed a $152.7 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support its goals, which include providing mental health services to veterans, expanding access to these services, and eliminating homelessness among veterans.

New bill addresses suicide in the military

May 2, 2013

The Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act would integrate mental health components into service member’s annual health assessments.

Behavioral Healthcare earns national ASHPE award

May 2, 2013

On May 1, the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE) announced the winners in its ASHPE 2013 Awards Competition. The team of editors at Behavioral Healthcare received a Bronze Award for Best Case History.

Insight Behavioral Health Centers opens new location

April 30, 2013

The new facility will offer intensive outpatient, individual, and family therapy services to those suffering with issues such as eating disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety.

Treatment center opens in Chicago's River North district

April 30, 2013

Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment has expanded its Illinois rehab network with the opening of a new outpatient center providing adult alcohol and drug rehab treatment in Chicago's River North district.

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