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Suicide Becomes The 10th Leading Cause Of Death In The U.S.
October 25, 2026Suicide became the 10th leading cause of death in the United States in 2024, replacing COVID-19, according to a September 22, 2026, report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide moved up from 11th place despite a… -
Seattle & King County To Take Over $150 Million In Annual Homelessness-Service Contracts
October 25, 2026Seattle and King County, Washington, are taking back administration of approximately $150 million in annual homelessness-service contracts from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA). The change is part of a restructuring announced July 1, 2026, by King County Executive… -
New Research Definition Proposed For Profound Autism
October 25, 2026Researchers have proposed a standard definition of “profound autism” for use in future studies. Under the proposed definition, a person must have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, need adult supervision to protect their health and safety, and have daily living… -
16.8% Of U.S. Adolescents Report Moderate Or Severe Anxiety Symptoms
October 25, 2026In 2024, 16.8% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 20 reported moderate or severe anxiety symptoms, according to an analysis of survey responses from 15,730 young people. Anxiety symptoms were more common among females, and many adolescents experiencing moderate or… -
Under 10% Of Calls To Commercial Health Plan Mental Health Providers Resulted In Appointments
October 25, 2026Only 9.1% of 5,822 calls to mental health professionals listed in six commercial health insurers’ provider directories resulted in an appointment being offered with the requested professional. The secret shopper study, conducted between October 2025 and March 2026, found that… -
eSteps Decision-Support Tool Associated With 9% Lower Fall Rate Among Older Adults
October 25, 2026The use of a clinical decision-support tool called Electronic Strategies for Tailored Exercise to Prevent Falls, or eSTEPs was associated with a 9% lower rate of recorded falls among older adults in a trial involving 11,945 consumers. The tool reminded… -
Illinois Nursing Home Sues CMS Over Schizophrenia Audit & Quality Rating Downgrade
October 25, 2026An Illinois nursing home is suing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after an audit of schizophrenia diagnoses and antipsychotic medication use led to lower quality ratings. Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center in Rockford alleges that CMS… -
40 State Attorneys General Petition To Prevent Disclosure Of Child Information In Character.AI Bankruptcy
October 25, 2026New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other state attorneys general asked a federal bankruptcy court on October 14, 2026, to require stronger  privacy protection in the bankruptcy of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind… -
Centene To Waive Prior Authorization For Select Outpatient Services Starting November 2026
October 25, 2026Centene Corporation announced on October 13, 2026, that it will launch a nationwide Gold Card program in November 2026 for more than 160,000 qualifying health care providers. The invitation-only program will remove prior authorization requirements for select outpatient services, allowing… -
Nebraska Seeks Independent Review Of Medicaid Disability Assessment System Amid Lawsuit
October 25, 2026The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an independent evaluator to review its first year of using the interRAI assessment system, which helps determine care needs and funding for people with developmental disabilities receiving Medicaid home-…
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