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Payor-Led Initiatives to Strengthen Mental Health Resources

Healthcare Law Blog

For example, an overwhelming sixty percent (60%) of recently-surveyed licensed psychologists reported having no openings for new patients, with many having a volume of patient requests that outweighs their ability to even maintain a waitlist. [1]

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Carceral Health Care Is Designed to Fail

Bill of Health

We know that incarcerated patients often present at younger ages with more advanced stages of disease when seen by external health care providers. And we know that our prisons, jails, and detention centers employ doctors with suspended and limited licenses as the exclusive source for health care for incarcerated people.

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Health Provider News

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cards; what to know Mercy Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati names Missy Hendon Deters president Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands struggling with mental health in Ohio Doctor sues Adena Health for defamation after he reported misconduct St.

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Health Provider News – April 1, 2022

Hall Render

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Florida therapists could be out of a job if they don’t meet new licensing deadline.

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Health Provider News

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New report brings grim statistic to Mississippi maternal health UMMC program provides mental health care for moms Faith, medical leaders to discuss expanding health care access at Gov. Months later, apparently only a third qualify.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

New report brings grim statistic to Mississippi maternal health UMMC program provides mental health care for moms Faith, medical leaders to discuss expanding health care access at Gov. Months later, apparently only a third qualify.

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Health Provider News – March 25, 2022

Hall Render

How New Orleans health leaders are reacting to city’s lifted vaccine mandate. lawmaker presents plan to improve women’s healthcare. NEOMED opens new clinic to increase rural health care access in Northeast Ohio. Why local health care providers are competing with retailers, warehouses for workers.