Who truly has authority over behavioral health care and why it is important at this time
People looking for mental health or addiction treatment in the U.S. often face a convoluted system that claims to facilitate care, yet help is seldom swift. As the need for behavioral health services continues to rise, fundamental questions emerge. The primary concern is who really manages behavioral health care in the country, and whether that […]
Authorities Conduct Hotel Raids in Sex Trafficking Investigation, Uncover Disturbing Behavioral Hints Inside
Details Emerge from Sex Trafficking Investigations Authorities have shared unsettling information regarding the actions of several hotel and motel owners and staff involved in recent sex trafficking operations. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Nebraska District has brought charges against five individuals who owned and operated several hotels in Omaha, Nebraska. Allegations have been made […]
Kids with obesity need ‘behavioral counseling,’ task force recommends
Young people obesity A leading health organization said he should undergo intensive behavioral counseling. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) provides behavioral counseling and Prescription drugs — For kids and teens ages 6 and up. The official recommendation was published Tuesday in the journal JAMA. Severe childhood obesity on the rise in the […]
10 states joining Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Medicaid Demonstration Program
More states will begin receiving Medicaid funding for all-in-one mental health and substance use clinics that offer 24-hour crisis services. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday that a relatively new model of clinic, called Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, will be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement in 10 states under the Certified […]
ABC News Weatherman Rob Marciano Reportedly Fired For Behavioral Misconduct
ABC News reportedly fired weatherman Rob Marciano due to behavioral misconduct. Multiple sources reported that ABC News issued a warning to Marciano a year ago, citing that the meteorologist had “anger management issues” he had to work on. He was reportedly fired after nearly a decade with the organization Tuesday. Marciano was hired in July 2014 […]