International Overdose Awareness Day: Understanding the Changing Crisis
The overdose crisis continues to change over time, shaped by shifts in the drug supply, access to care and the resources available to communities.
Over the past two decades, communities across the United States have experienced a significant increase in drug overdose deaths.
Policy Watch: Key Medicaid and Behavioral Health Developments Ahead
Since my last update, several healthcare policy issues have moved from debate into implementation, while others remain unsettled as Congress, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and state policymakers work through the remainder of 2026.
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No Days Off: The Emotional Toll of Caregiving at Work and at Home, What Grandparents Go Through Every Shift
By K. David Swagler, MHA, BS, BSN, RN, CCRN, TNCC
I often think about the nurse whose shift never truly ends. She finishes 12 hours in the emergency department emotionally and physically spent from caring for patients and supporting families through some of their most difficult moments.
July Behavioral Health Policy Watch: Key Updates from Washington
Over the past several weeks, through conversations with federal partners, state association leaders, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders across the country, several themes have consistently emerged that I believe warrant attention from our behavioral health and recovery community.
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National Safety Month: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World
When we think about safety, we often focus on preventing physical injuries in the workplace, on the road or at home. Yet in today's connected world, protecting ourselves from digital threats has become just as important. For healthcare organizations, digital safety is a daily priority.
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Behavioral Health Policy Watch: Key Updates from Washington to Northeast Ohio
Over the past several weeks, through conversations with federal partners, state association leaders, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders across the country, several policy themes have consistently emerged that warrant attention from our behavioral health and recovery community.
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ConnectNEO Highlight: Building a More Equitable and Sustainable Food System in Ohio
More residents in Cuyahoga County are turning to food assistance from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and its partners today than during the Great Recession of 2007-2009, highlighting the growing strain on food assistance systems in the region.
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One Year of WellLink: Reflecting on a Remarkable First Year
One year ago, we introduced WellLink. It was an exciting moment for our organization and an important milestone in a broader journey of growth and transformation.
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National Hospital Week: Supporting Hospitals in a Challenging Policy and Financial Landscape
From clinicians and technicians to administrative and support staff, hospitals are powered by committed individuals that share a common goal of caring for their communities.
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