Behavioral Health Care Delivery
In a 26-0 vote, the Senate Finance Committee Nov. 8 reported the Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs, and Extenders Act, bipartisan legislation that includes AHA-supported provisions to improve access to behavioral health care and delay Medicaid disproportionate share hospital reductions.
As hospital and health leaders continue to seek sustainable solutions to address workforce shortages, negative margins and rising labor costs, they may want to take a deeper look at ways to integrate physical and behavioral health services.
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WellSpan Health’s Specialized Treatment and Recovery Team in York County, Pa., provides integrated care for patients considered too complex for conventional outpatient treatment or who require immediate access to car
Today we’re proud to share some recent AHA resources surrounding behavioral health.
In the United States, behavioral health and physical health can sometimes be treated as if they are unconnected, usually involving separate sites of care.
A new infographic spotlights how the AHA’s suicide prevention learning collaborative, a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helped 37 organizations advance suicide prevention and well-being for their health care workers.
The director and nurse manager for pediatric emergency mental health services at UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts share how the health system is helping kids receive treatment that fits their needs.
Two hospitals combine their resources to implement a widespread peer support program across the system.