Apr 21, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
CARF, Community Behavioral Health, JAMA, Joint Commission, NASHP, SAMHSABH Organizations
Over the past several years, many conversations across the behavioral health field have focused on developing coordinated crisis and treatment systems that connect hospitals, crisis services, and community-based providers. Behavioral health care in the United States...
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Mar 12, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
Adverse Events, CARF, Community Behavioral Health, Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
Preventing adverse events in 2026 should begin with a careful reflection: what truly drove the serious events of the past year, and how can those lessons shape a stronger approach moving forward? One pattern is increasingly clear. Harm in community behavioral health...
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Feb 9, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, CARF, Continuous Readiness, Joint CommissionBH Organizations, Hospitals
In 2026, the most resilient Behavioral Health Centers have moved beyond the cycle of preparing for survey and into the era of “operational insurance.” In an environment defined by staffing constraints and tightening margins, accreditation readiness is no...
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Jan 21, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation, CARF, Change of Ownership, CMS, CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission, TelehealthBH Organizations, Hospitals
Behavioral health is growing, and leaders are finding increasingly creative ways to expand. One recent example comes from SUN Behavioral Health’s acquisition of Seaside Healthcare, where a senior executive described the strategy this way: “By combining SUN’s...
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Dec 16, 2025 by Barrins & Associates
CARF, CMS, Joint Commission, Social Determinants of Health, TelehealthBH Organizations
Equity in behavioral health is now a foundational requirement. For all settings, the most critical compliance actions you can take are: Assign accountability to a senior leader with authority and budget.Stratify your access and engagement data to uncover disparities....
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