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Supreme Court Rules Immigration Detention Contractor Not Automatically Immune From Detainee Lawsuits
March 23, 2026The Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a federal contractor operating an immigration detention facility is not automatically immune from lawsuits filed by detainees, allowing a long-running forced-labor case against GEO Group, Inc. to move forward. The case,… -
Five-Day Accelerated rTMS As Effective As Six Weeks Of Standard Treatment For Depression
March 23, 2026Accelerated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for major depressive disorder (MDD) was as effective as conventional once-daily rTMS, according to a recent study. rTMS uses noninvasive electromagnetic fields targeted to specific areas of the brain. The treatment helps regulate neural… -
New York OPWDD Launches Home-Enabling Supports Program To Expand Use Of Assistive Technology For I/DD Population
March 23, 2026The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) launched a new program called Home-Enabling Supports (HES) for individuals living in uncertified community-based homes. The program provides streamlined access to technology and tools that can reduce participants’ reliance… -
VA Telehealth Mental Health Hubs Associated With Reduced Use Of Community Care Referrals
March 23, 2026After the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established clinical resource hubs (CRHs) to provide telehealth services within VA mental health clinics, the clinics had fewer referrals to Community Care mental health services, according to a recent study. CRHs are regional… -
Higher Telemedicine Use By Medicare Mental Health Specialists Linked To Increased Rural Patient Access
March 23, 2026Medicare mental health specialists with high uptake of telemedicine mental health services between 2018 and 2023 had a 0.88 percentage point higher share of services provided to fee-for-service (FFS) beneficiaries in rural areas, compared to mental health specialists in the… -
19.8% Of U.S. Youth Ages 2 To 19 Had Obesity In 2024
March 23, 2026About 19.8% of U.S. youth ages 2 to 19 years had obesity in 2024, according to an analysis of body mass index (BMI) levels. Among children ages 2 to 5 years, 26.9% had overweight or obesity, as measured against growth… -
Health Plan Disenrollment Linked To 51% Higher Mortality Risk For Patients Receiving OUD Medications
March 20, 2026Health plan disenrollment was associated with higher mortality rates among people who started medication treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). All-cause mortality rates were 51% higher, and overdose mortality rates were 56% higher among those who experienced health plan disenrollment.… -
Vermont DCF Updates Foster-Parent Licensing Guidance Following Legal Settlements Involving LGBTQ Youth Policies
March 19, 2026The Vermont Department for Children and Families updated its guidance for foster parents to comply with two legal settlements to complaints filed by foster parents. Going forward, DCF will no longer deny or revoke foster-parent licensure based on an applicant’s… -
House Medicaid Fraud Probe Extends To 10 States
March 19, 2026The House Committee on Energy and Commerce expanded its ongoing investigation into waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicaid programs by sending letters to ten additional states requesting information and documents on actions each state is taking to strengthen Medicaid program… -
U.K. Prevalence Of ADHD Estimated At 5%
March 19, 2026The prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents in the United Kingdom (U.K.) is estimated at 5%. There is no evidence that ADHD is over-diagnosed in the U.K.; according to a recent study, it may be under-diagnosed.…
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