Behavioral health providers face significant challenges due to outdated systems and lack of interoperability, leading to compliance risks, workflow inefficiencies, and data inaccuracies. Revenue cycle challenges are also prevalent, with claims denials increasing by 20% since 2023 and 67% of providers believing reimbursement times have risen. To address these issues, ProsperityEHR offers an end-to-end, user-centered platform with AI, analytics, and self-service features that automate tasks such as scheduling and insurance verification. The EHR platform enables practices to expand without additional support staff, optimizing operations and fostering deeper connections between providers and patients. ProsperityEHR supports various services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and has on boarded 50 provider groups by the end of year with several practices already using its system, including Clear View Behavioral Services in Redlands, California.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prosperityehr-debuts-next-gen-ehr-to-keep-behavioral-health-practices-thriving-302410679.htmlA Sydney middle school student is seeking answers from their school and Milwaukee Public School after witnessing disturbing scenes of vaping among older students, including footage of a baby and its sibling vaping, and being forced to smoke a fentanyl-laced vape by bullies. The Australian publication The Conversation has warned of mounting evidence pointing to physical health harms and unknown mental health risks associated with vaping, particularly for teenagers.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/25/world-news/5-year-old-forced-to-vape-in-school-bathroom-by-older-students/A US appeals court has revived a lawsuit by a New York teacher with PTSD, who claims she was discriminated against after being denied a disability accommodation despite being able to perform her job duties without assistance. The Second Circuit ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to accommodate workers with disabilities even if an accommodation is not "strictly necessary".
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/workers-bias-suit-revived-despite-ability-to-do-job-without-aidDeseret News published an opinion piece by Naomi Schaefer Riley, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Independent Women's Forum, titled "Being compassionate and enforcing laws are not mutually exclusive." The author argues that being compassionate to people who engage in destructive or self-destructive behavior is not necessarily about looking the other way. According to University of Maryland law professor Leigh Goodmark, decriminalizing domestic violence can help protect victims by providing them with more resources and support.
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2025/03/24/decriminalizing-domestic-violence-drugs/A Deutsche Bank employee, Thomas B., lost his lawsuit against Aetna Life Insurance Co. after the court ruled that Waypoint Academy's lack of a 24/7 behavioral health provider met the requirements of federal mental health parity law, which prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage for necessary treatment due to staffing issues.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/insurance/deutsche-bank-worker-loses-mental-health-lawsuit-against-aetnaThe Indian Supreme Court has taken a step in addressing the growing concern of student suicides by expanding its scope beyond caste-based discrimination to focus on the broader issue of mental health, particularly influenced by social media's addictive nature and echo chambers that prioritize user engagement. The court's decision comes as parents of an IIT student who took their own life had filed a petition, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackle the deteriorating mental health of students in India.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/dc-comment/dc-edit-try-hard-to-halt-student-suicides-1869017A program called Creative Acts is using Meta's Oculus headsets to provide virtual escape experiences for inmates in solitary confinement, aiming to mitigate mental health issues caused by prolonged isolation. Founder Sabra Williams says she created the program to bring normalcy and connection to the outside world into their lives.
https://petapixel.com/2025/03/24/virtual-reality-is-being-used-in-prisons-to-aid-inmates-in-solitary-confinement/If your teen needs help, there are several resources available, including Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800, and MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978. Additionally, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, Headspace on 1800 650 890, ReachOut at au.reachout.com, and Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) on 1800 008 774 offer support.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/adolescence-netflix-show-teenage-parenting-advice/105089848Grimes has revealed she has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. The singer-songwriter criticized an account called 'ADHD Memes' for sharing a post that suggested excessive childhood reading could be a sign of dissociation, which Grimes believes she overcame. She also expressed concerns about the high percentage of ADHD diagnoses linked to screen addiction and dopaminergic burnout, citing a study by the National Institutes of Health that found excessive electronic media use can lead to physical and psychological problems, including increased ADHD symptoms.
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