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Homelessness Decreased 3% Between 2024 & 2025
June 4, 2026On a single night in January 2025, there were 745,652 homeless persons in the United States, representing a 3% decrease from 2024, when homelessness reached a record high. The overall decline of roughly 25,000 people was driven largely by a… -
Employer Health Costs Increase 7.9% In 2026
June 4, 2026The cost of employer-sponsored health care for an average person rose 7.9% year-over-year, from $7,838 to $8,460, according to a recent actuarial analysis. This is the highest rate of increase in more than a decade, excluding fluctuations tied to COVID-19.… -
SAMHSA Selects 10 More States To Join The CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration
June 4, 2026The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), selected 10 additional states to join the Certified Community Behavioral… -
San Diego County Awards Three Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Service Contracts Worth $235 Million
June 4, 2026San Diego County, California, awarded contracts valued at $235 million to three organizations to provide 24-hour mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) services for adults ages 18 to 64. The contracts were awarded to Behavioral Health Management Systems, LLC; Crestwood Behavioral… -
Correctional Medical Company YesCare Files For Bankruptcy
June 4, 2026YesCare, which provides correctional medical services, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 8, 2026. The company faces liabilities stemming from the bankruptcy of a subsidiary. Court filings indicate that YesCare owes between $100 million and $500 million in liabilities… -
Leucovorin Prescriptions For Children With Autism Increased 24-Fold Between Early 2025 & Late 2025
June 3, 2026The number of leucovorin prescriptions written for children with autism increased sharply during 2025, with prescription rates rising approximately 24-fold between early 2025 and late 2025, according to a recent analysis. Researchers noted that prescribing rates began increasing following national… -
Mississippi Pilot Locates 87% Of Missing Foster Youth Within 48 Hours
June 3, 2026In a state-federal effort to locate missing foster youth and reduce the risk of human trafficking, Mississippi launched Operation Hope, a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary initiative led by law enforcement and child welfare agencies. Within the first 48 hours, 87% of the… -
Five-Star Hospitals Increased 32% While One-Star Hospitals Declined 12% In Medicare’s 2026 Quality Ratings
June 3, 2026In the 2026 Medicare Hospital Quality Star Ratings cycle, 12.0% of rated hospitals received a five-star overall rating, up from 10.0% in 2025. The number of five-star hospitals increased by 32.3%, from 291 in 2025 to 385 in 2026. There… -
North Carolina Medicaid Puts New Restrictions On Autism Treatment
June 3, 2026Under the terms of recently signed legislation, the North Carolina Medicaid program will enact new policies governing Research-Based Behavioral Health Treatment (RB-BHT) services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Key changes include limitations on enrollment of certain out-of-state clinical professionals,… -
Nearly 80% Of Employees With Autism Say Their Manager Determines Whether They Feel Safe Seeking Workplace Support
June 2, 2026The most important workplace factor associated with success in competitive employment for adults with autism is the competence displayed by their direct managers, according to a survey of currently and recently employed adults with autism. About 49% of respondents reported…
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