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mental wellness after job loss

The Hidden Toll of Layoffs: How Behavioral Health Providers Can Support Mental Wellness After Job Loss

Job loss is more than a financial disruption—it’s a psychological event that can unravel one’s identity, security, and sense of purpose. As layoffs continue to affect industries nationwide, mental wellness after job loss, and the impact on individuals is often...

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IPF PPS

Inpatient Psychiatric Prospective Payment System

In 1999, a significant change in the landscape of mental health care payments was set in motion by Section 124 of the Balanced Budget Refinement Act (BBRA). This legislation mandated the creation of a per diem Prospective Payment System to standardize payments for...

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Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

The Joint Commission Updated Restraint and Seclusion Requirements

Effective January 1, 2025, The Joint Commission has approved new and revised requirements for Behavioral Health and Human Services organizations accredited under the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Behavioral Health and Human Services regarding the use of...

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