Articles, Leading Stories

EHRs on horizon in the Bay State

By Janine Weisman

Seventy-nine percent of Massachusetts physicians engaged in patient care demonstrated proficiency in the use of electronic health records (EHR) by the Jan. 1, 2015, deadline...

ICD-10 takes effect Oct. 1

By Catherine Robertson Souter

After several delays, the United States is ready to catch up with the rest of the world. On October 1, the country is set to begin using the World Health Organization’s...

Bill would set rates for independent evaluations

By Rivkela Brodsky

Currently, children who need testing to determine special education services are left with only one option in Massachusetts – to follow the results and suggestions of...

Joan Mikula named DMH commissioner in Massachusetts

By Pamela Berard

Joan Mikula was named Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), after serving as interim commissioner since March.

Mikula has served the...

Walden clinic relocates

By Howard Newman

Seven years ago, Walden Behavioral Care LLC opened its first satellite facility in Northampton, Mass.. Walden Behavioral Care provides inpatient, residential, partial...

The Jenner effect

By Janine Weisman

Psychologists reflect on celebrity’s transition

Editor’s note: Because two interviews took place before the debut of Caitlyn Jenner regarding ABC’s 20/20...

New Dartmouth facility nears completion

By Pamela Berard

A 120-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital being built in Dartmouth, Mass., is slated to be completed in August and the 77,000-square-foot facility will feature five units...

Psychologist helps schools navigate gender and sexuality diversity

By Catherine Robertson Souter

Children learn a lot in school. Reading, writing, math…and how to fit into a social pecking order that may or may not value their individuality. When gender stereotypes and...