In other state news, Wisconsin last month began scrutinizing health insurance rate increases, Los Angeles County steps in ahead of health law's mandated coverage expansions and a Georgia report notes the state's progress in providing services for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
(Daily Report) Oct 10, 2011
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Oct 10, 2011
The Washington Post reports on these findings, which underscore the VA's lack of resources in dealing with the growing number of veterans who are seeking mental health services.
(Daily Report) Oct 04, 2011
According to the Health and Human Services Inspector General's office, one in five hospitals and clinics in Indian Country provides no mental health services. Meanwhile, The Fiscal Times reports on the mental health toll being taken by the recession.
(Daily Report) Oct 03, 2011
News outlets report on a variety of state health policy issues.
(Daily Report) Sep 30, 2011
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
(Daily Report) Sep 30, 2011
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that in Georgia more mentally ill people are locked away than are treated in state psychiatric hospitals. In other state news about mental health, Florida seeks to recoup $4 million from a company that managed Medicaid mental health services, and Milwaukee considers bolstering services.
(Daily Report) Sep 29, 2011
News outlets report on a variety of state health policy issues.
(Daily Report) Sep 23, 2011
Short-term savings could have long-term consequences for patients and the community, mental health experts tell The Arizona Republic. Meanwhile, a county in Iowa gets state aid to help people on a waiting list for mental health and disability care.
(Daily Report) Sep 22, 2011
Under Iowa's new Medicaid rule, psychiatric patients can fill only 15 days' worth of medications at a time. In Arizona, state officials say the mental health system has weathered deep cuts, but advocates see harm from the move.
(Daily Report) Sep 21, 2011