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Alabama DOC Terminates YesCare’s $1.06 Billion Prison Health Care Contract & Selects NaphCare As Replacement
May 7, 2026The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) ended its correctional health care services contract with YesCare two years early due to contract performance concerns. On April 23, 2026, ADOC announced it was executing a 24-month emergency agreement with NaphCare to provide… -
One-Third Of Outpatient Behavioral Health Facilities Offer Programs Tailored For Older Adults
May 7, 2026Most outpatient behavioral health facilities accepted older adults, but only one-third offered programs specifically tailored for adults age 65 and older. Compounding the access problem, less than half of substance use treatment facilities accepted Medicare, compared to about two-thirds of… -
Use Of AI In Long-Term Care Settings Raises Concerns, Stakeholders Call For Standards & Policy Frameworks
May 7, 2026As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools expands within long-term care workflows, the absence of clear standards and enforceable policy frameworks may create gaps in protections for older adults and family caregivers involved in the long-term care system, according… -
52% Of Health Care Leaders Expect Industry Conditions To Worsen In 2026
May 7, 2026More than half of health care leaders surveyed anticipate a more difficult year ahead for the health care industry. While nearly three-quarters of respondents believe their own organization’s prospects for 2026 will be either better than or similar to 2025,… -
Youth Suicide Deaths Declined 11% Following Launch Of 988 Lifeline
May 7, 2026After the 988 Lifeline launched in July 2022, suicide deaths among youth and young adults ages 15 to 34 declined by 11% through the end of 2024, according to a recent analysis. During this period, the actual number of suicides… -
Kentucky Launches Medicaid Reentry Coverage For Individuals Preparing For Release From State Custody
May 7, 2026The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, and Department for Medicaid Services are working together to launch Medicaid coverage for individuals preparing for release from custody, according to a state announcement. The coverage is being offered as part… -
The AMA Urges Congress To Establish Safeguards For AI Mental Health ChatbotsÂ
May 7, 2026The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging Congress to establish additional safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in mental health care to protect consumers. Although the technology has promise for expanding access to mental health resources, reported… -
27% Of Youth In Foster Care Have Special Health Care Needs, Compared To 21% Of Youth Nationally
May 7, 2026The prevalence of special health care needs (SHCNs) is higher among youth in foster care than among youth in the general population, at 27% compared to 21%, according to a recent report. The prevalence of SHCNs among children and youth… -
Department Of Labor Proposes Narrower Joint Employer Liability Rules Affecting Home Care & Long-Term Care Staffing Arrangements
May 7, 2026The federal Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule narrowing when two businesses can both be considered employers of the same worker under federal labor law. The proposal would affect organizations that use staffing agencies, franchise relationships, subcontractors, contract… -
HHS To Restart Specialized 988 “Press 3” Line For LGBTQ+ Youth Following Congressional Funding Directive
May 6, 2026The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced in late April 2026 that it is working to restart specialized suicide prevention services for youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (or questioning), or other sexual orientations…
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