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Seven things that could go wrong with health care reform

May 16, 2013     Alison Knopf, Contributing Writer
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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.

Senate confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS administrator

May 16, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief, with Mark Hagland, Contributing Editor
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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

Insel's big bet

May 10, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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NIMH chief's bet on the promise of neuroscience research isn't just about the future. It has tangible costs today.

The debilitating dilemma of pervasive poverty in our midst

May 8, 2013     Ron Manderscheid, PhD
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Poverty is likely to repel us, and we may even wish to withdraw from such communities and people. But, what if we ourselves lived in a poverty-ravaged community? What if we ourselves were forced to experience poverty day-in and day-out?

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

May 7, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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The organization that provides pharmacotherapeutic maintenance and detoxification services in an outpatient setting has acquired a new program.

Rethinking psychiatric diagnosis on the eve of DSM-5: A new paradigm for NIMH

May 7, 2013     Tom Doub, Ph.D., CEO, Centerstone Research Institute
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It is time to challenge our current notions of diagnosis and seek a better understanding of the biological foundations of the brain so that we may develop more effective treatments and even cures. If successful, this agenda will move mental health into the mainstream of health, where it belongs.

Marijuana: Zoned out in California

May 6, 2013     Dennis Grantham, Editor-in-Chief
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OK to "zone out" medical marijuana dispensaries, says California high court

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

May 3, 2013     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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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     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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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     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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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     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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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     Shannon Brys, Associate Editor
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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.