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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