Tag Archives: Medicaid

Making Progress: Five-years After Landmark Massachusetts Case, Psychiatric Hospitalizations for Children, Teens Decline

Five years ago, the Massachusetts Medicaid program began implementing a new set of comprehensive child mental health services. Providers were required to begin offeringthese services as the result of a 2006 court decision known as Rosie D. The Rosie D. … Continue reading

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Progress Report: Medicaid and Teen Mental Health

I’m feeling optimistic about federal leadership on teen mental health after a good meeting at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week. Along with my colleagues Leslie McGuire, Julie Belelieu and Catherine Finley, I spent a productive … Continue reading

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Supporting Youth Mental Health in Foster Care: Commissioner Bryan Samuels

One of the best parts of being at Columbia is the chance to work with bright and enthusiastic young people. Each year the TeenScreen National Center has interns who bring fresh ideas to our programs.  This summer we welcomed Yukiha … Continue reading

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