Feb 13, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
CMS, Joint Commission, Psychiatric Hospital Boards, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Accreditation outcomes in 2026 are being shaped less by formal reporting structures and more by how leadership systems function in real time.Whether governance sits with a board, an owner, a founder, or a senior leadership group supported by clinical advisors, one...
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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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Feb 3, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
CMS, Governance, Joint Commission, Psychiatric Hospital Boards, Survey ReadinessBH Organizations, Hospitals
Psychiatric hospital boards are entering a governance environment where how oversight happens matters as much as what is reviewed. In 2026, accreditation risk is no longer confined to policies, audits, or frontline performance. Instead, it increasingly resides at the...
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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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Jan 13, 2026 by Barrins & Associates
Accreditation 360, Behavioral Health Care, Joint Commission, Standards ComplianceBH Organizations
In preparation for upcoming accreditation surveys, many community behavioral health leaders are asking the same question: Will surveys look or feel different from 2025? The answer is —- not dramatically! Your 2026 survey will still follow the traditional Behavioral...
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