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U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY-20) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), along with U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), have reintroduced the Medicaid Bump Act to increase the federal reimbursement rate for mental and behavioral health care services under Medicaid. The legislation aims to address the massive cuts made to
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U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko, Brian Fitzpatrick, and U.S. Senator Tina Smith have reintroduced the Medicaid Bump Act, legislation aimed at increasing the federal reimbursement rate for mental and behavioral health care services under Medicaid. The bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to define
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As Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust celebrates its diverse workforce, Trust Chair Selina Ullah shares her unique perspective as a British South Asian woman, reflecting on how her heritage has shaped her career and commitment to equity. Growing up in a deprived but culturally rich area of Manchester, Ullah was
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The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) has been a cornerstone of behavioral health programs in California for two decades, providing funding through a 1% tax on personal incomes over $1 million. However, in 2024, California voters passed Proposition 1, replacing MHSA with the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), bringing significant
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As part of its efforts to address the significant challenges faced by people with Parkinson's experiencing moderate to severe mental ill-health, Parkinson's UK is launching a project to enhance access to specialist mental health services. This initiative is timely, given the recent updates to the NHS
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In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, the family of Neil Stewart, a farmer from the Borders who took his own life in June 2024, has raised £88,000 for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) with a 100-mile walk in his memory. The walk, named "100
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WHO/Europe has launched a groundbreaking roadmap that prioritizes the expertise of people who have lived with mental health challenges, emphasizing their unique perspective in transforming mental health services. This comprehensive approach aims to integrate lived experience into mental health policies, services, and communities, creating a recovery-oriented health system. The
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of attorneys general from seven other states to file an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's decision to terminate critical federal grants for school-based mental health services. The brief highlights the
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition to support schools facing the loss of federal mental health funding. The coalition has filed an amicus brief to challenge the U.S. Department of Education's decision to terminate critical grants established under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a Massachusetts-based company, has collaborated with Meru Health, a virtual mental health provider, to offer innovative, whole-person mental health care for teens and adults. Through this partnership, eligible members can access Meru Health's 12-week digital mental health program, which combines evidence-based therapy with mindfulness,
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QHSLab, a digital health company, has launched its first co-branded behavioral health center in Miami, combining its digital platform with on-site behavioral health services to provide timely and effective care. The new center, QHS Behavioral Healthcare Center, represents a collaboration between QHSLab and Global Behavioral Healthcare Group Corp, aiming to
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at aiding schools in connecting students with the mental health services needed to succeed. The legislation seeks to ensure all students, particularly those in underserved communities and under-resourced school districts, have access
