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Advance care planning conversations are crucial! We’ve revamped our online ACP courses in partnership with the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California, rooted in the latest best practices. ✔ Flexible and self-paced ✔ Actionable tools at your fingertips ✔ CE/CME credits available Gain confidence. Enhance clarity. Drive positive outcomes. Discover the exciting updates now: Billing for Advance Care Planning Conversations: https://lnkd.in/gmYz_jkr Billing for Advance Care Planning Conversations CME: https://lnkd.in/gPPwJDNK Effective Advance Care Planning Fundamentals: https://lnkd.in/gZjfWkUp Effective Advance Care Planning Fundamentals CME: https://lnkd.in/gPqezhV7 Facilitating an Advance Care Planning Conversation: https://lnkd.in/g73ZWCku Facilitating an Advance Care Planning Conversation CME: https://lnkd.in/geZNu4Th Integrating ACP Into Your Medical Practice: https://lnkd.in/g-xjfaQC Integrating ACP Into Your Medical Practice CME: https://lnkd.in/g57QEQmw #palliativecare #advancecareplanning #acp

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Advance care planning conversations matter. We’ve updated our online ACP courses in collaboration with the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California — grounded in current best practices. ✔ Self-paced ✔ Practical tools ✔ CE/CME available Build confidence. Improve clarity. Support better outcomes. Find out what's changed: Billing for Advance Care Planning Conversations: https://lnkd.in/gmYz_jkr Billing for Advance Care Planning Conversations CME: https://lnkd.in/gPPwJDNK Effective Advance Care Planning Fundamentals: https://lnkd.in/gZjfWkUp Effective Advance Care Planning Fundamentals CME: https://lnkd.in/gPqezhV7 Facilitating an Advance Care Planning Conversation: https://lnkd.in/g73ZWCku Facilitating an Advance Care Planning Conversation CME: https://lnkd.in/geZNu4Th Integrating ACP Into Your Medical Practice: https://lnkd.in/g-xjfaQC Integrating ACP Into Your Medical Practice CME: https://lnkd.in/g57QEQmw #palliativecare #advancecareplanning #acp

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🌱 Introducing ABA Nexus — Empowering Growth, Enriching Lives We’re thrilled to share that ABA Nexus has officially completed the vendor process with the Regional Center — marking the beginning of our journey to bring evidence-based, compassionate care to families across the Sacramento region. 💙 At ABA Nexus, our mission is simple yet powerful: To empower growth and enrich lives through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques that prioritize compassion, collaboration, and continuity of care. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive — and that meaningful progress starts with partnership. By combining proven ABA methods with a caregiver-led approach, we work hand in hand with families to build confidence, connection, and lasting change. Our services include: 👶 At-Risk & Early Intervention (Ages 0–3) – Helping infants and toddlers reach critical developmental milestones through play-based, caregiver-guided learning. 🧩 Early Autism Treatment (Ages 3+) – Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder using individualized treatment plans that promote communication, independence, and social growth. All services are delivered in the child’s natural environment — home, daycare, or community — where real learning happens. Behind ABA Nexus is Chandni Patel Shah, BCBA, our Co-Founder and Clinical Director, whose passion for helping children and families led to the creation of a company centered on compassion and empowerment. Together, our team is dedicated to ensuring that each child — and every family — feels supported, understood, and equipped to succeed. 🌟 Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, professional, or community partner — we invite you to follow our journey, share our story, and join us in making a difference. 👉 Follow ABA Nexus for updates, insights, and resources designed to support families and empower growth at every step. #ABANexus #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #EarlyIntervention #AutismSupport #BehaviorTherapy #EmpoweringGrowth #EnrichingLives

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California lawmakers are moving quickly to draw firm boundaries around artificial intelligence, especially in sensitive, high-risk areas like mental health. Sen. Padilla’s SB 903 would prohibit AI platforms from providing or advertising therapy services, reserving mental-health care for licensed professionals. Under the bill, AI would be limited to administrative functions, with penalties reaching $10,000 per violation. This legislation signals California’s intent to lead on strict AI governance with significant implications for companies deploying AI across sectors. Nearly every industry is now touched by AI. Reach out to learn how we can support your AI policy and regulatory efforts. #AIpolicy #CaliforniaLegislation #HealthTech #ResponsibleAI #TechRegulation #MavenAdvocacy

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💡 What’s Next for Healthcare Leaders? Warner Thomas, FACHE, president/CEO of Sutter Health, shares invaluable insights on navigating the future of healthcare and leading effectively amid rapid change. 🎧 Listen to the full Healthcare Executive podcast wherever you get podcasts.

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How can we better understand—and prevent—self-injurious behavior in autistic individuals? A team at UC Davis Health is seeking answers through brain research and behavioral science, helping us move toward compassionate, personalized care strategies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdnBjzaQ #AutismSupport #HealthInnovation #MentalHealthResearch #Neurodiversity

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Align Recovery Partners with Dr. Stacy Cohen to Advance Holistic Psychiatric & MAT Detox Care Align Recovery Centers is proud to announce a new partnership with Dr. Stacy Cohen, founder of The Moment Health, to expand psychiatric and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) detox care for clients in Northern California. This collaboration strengthens Align’s holistic model by integrating advanced, trauma-informed psychiatric support within its detox and outpatient programs. “Working with Dr. Cohen allows us to deepen our commitment to treating the whole person - mind, body, and soul,” said Michael Ohayon, Executive Director at Align Recovery. “Together, we’re ensuring clients receive compassionate, evidence-based care that meets their individual needs.” This partnership reflects Align’s mission to make holistic recovery accessible and enduring for all. Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/g7SwwV-C. And learn more about The Moment of Health at https://lnkd.in/gk6cSVz6 #MentalHealthCare #AddictionRecovery #HolisticHealing #MATDetox #TraumaInformedCare

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UCI Health is showing the industry what it looks like to combine bold vision with meaningful action. Their new Irvine hospital is more than an impressive facility. It represents a commitment to creating a patient experience that is intelligent, connected, and designed for measurable clinical and financial impact.     By integrating the Get Well (part of GW RhythmX, Get Well + RhythmX AI) platform across their new campus, they are enabling smarter bedside technology, personalized procedural pathways, and post discharge navigation that strengthens both care delivery and operational reliability.     What stands out most is UCI Health’s ability to think beyond individual tools and focus on the full patient journey. They understand that modern engagement must influence outcomes, reduce care team burden, and create a consistent experience across inpatient and post-acute settings.     At GW RhythmX, we're advancing the vision of precision care AI and super medical intelligence, setting a new standard for reliable, personalized healthcare at scale. This is how health systems future‑proof themselves while delivering better care today.     #NextGenSmartRoom #HealthAI #FutureOfCare #PrecisionCareAI Full press release here - https://lnkd.in/eJb-8hKa

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California’s CYBHI Fee Schedule is creating real opportunity to fund mental health education and psychoeducation in school settings, and the National Center for Youth Law just published a helpful issue brief that breaks down the “how.” A few highlights for CA K-12 leaders: Psychoeducation is a covered CYBHI service category. The brief points to DHCS’s definition and how psychoeducation in schools can include skill-building like mindfulness, de-escalation, and emotional regulation. There are multiple reimbursable psychoeducation services, including group options. This can directly support mental health education expectations in CA. The brief connects CYBHI psychoeducation to Education Code requirements created by SB 224 for mental health instruction in middle and high school health education courses. Momentum is building statewide. As of March 2, 2026, more than 600 LEAs and IHEs have enrolled, reimbursements total $4.9M, and services have reached 22,363 students. Where districts often get stuck is not the “why.” It’s the operational lift: staffing, provider readiness, claims workflows, and coordinating with the statewide third-party administrator. That’s where The Stepping Stones Group can help. As a CYBHI Statewide Affiliated Provider, we can move fast to implement school-based mental health services under CYBHI, so districts are not taking on the full administrative build alone. If you are exploring CYBHI funding for psychoeducation or mental health this year, let’s talk. Reply “CYBHI” or message me and we’ll book a short call to map what implementation could look like for your schools. The Stepping Stones Group partners with school districts nationwide to deliver school-based mental health services at scale. #CYBHI #SchoolMentalHealth #CaliforniaSchools #StudentWellbeing #K12Leadership

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Why Recovery Access Matters: Preventative Care for First Responders The story of Dialed & Defend, powered by Dialed Labs, has been featured across a number of outlets, including USA Today, Business Insider, and International Business Times. It’s exciting to see this mission reaching a wider audience—because it reinforces something that’s still too often overlooked: first responders deserve recovery tools that support long-term health, not just short-term relief. Firefighters and first responders operate under extreme physical strain, heat exposure, long shifts, and daily contact with toxic environments. Over time, that takes a real toll: inflammation, cardiovascular stress, nervous system fatigue, poor sleep, and cumulative wear that builds quietly. Consistent heat and cold exposure can support circulation, reduce soreness, and help the body reset after demanding calls. More importantly, ongoing access to recovery resources supports readiness, resilience, and longevity across an entire career. That’s the point: Recovery isn’t a luxury. It’s preventative care. 📖 Read the full articles here: USA Today: https://lnkd.in/gawSS6RS International Business Times: https://lnkd.in/gMSfgx7Q Business Insider: https://lnkd.in/gPhJ4FS2

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Clear communication leads to better care. 💬💙 Accessible communication tools help providers better understand their patients’ needs, support clearer communication and informed care, and support equitable care for people with disabilities. California Connect offers accessible communication equipment and services at no cost to eligible Californians with disabilities, helping patients and care teams connect more effectively. Learn how accessible communication can support better care for your patients. #CaliforniaConnect #StayConnected #AccessibleTech #DisabilityRepresentation #ConnectYourWay

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Humanistic Therapy NW 🤝 Visionary Psychiatry We are excited to announce a new partnership with Visionary Psychiatry to expand access to comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services across the Pacific Northwest! Through this collaboration, clients will have streamlined access to: 👉 Psychiatric medication management 👉Primary care services 👉Comprehensive psychological testing and assessment HTNW prioritizes a collaborative, client-centered model of care. Partnering with Visionary Psychiatry strengthens our ability to provide coordinated services that address both mental and physical health needs, improving continuity of care and clinical outcomes. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to building strong relationships with trusted providers and advancing whole-person, trauma-informed care in our communities. ✨To learn more or refer a client: https://lnkd.in/gweMXskh ✨Let's talk about a partnership: https://lnkd.in/gaMwREV3 #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealthCare #IntegratedCare #VisionaryPsychiatry #HumanisticTherapyNW #HealthcareLeadership #TraumaInformedCare #PacificNorthwest

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70% of mental health care happens in primary care, not specialty clinics.⁣ ⁣ The problem? Time-strapped PCPs often default to medication when many patients don't actually need it.⁣ ⁣ What if we reimagined behavioral health delivery at the source?⁣ ⁣ See the full conversation as StartUp Health community member Dr. Indira Paharia, CEO & Co-founder of VIBEcare Inc., shares why integrated behavioral care must live inside primary care, how virtual models remove access barriers, and what it takes to scale evidence-based care where patients already seek help.⁣ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gdaGHEi4

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⚕️ What if your doctor needed to work 26.7 hours a day just to meet recommended care standards for their patients? That's not hypothetical — it's the math behind California's primary care crisis. More than 11.4 million Californians already live in primary care shortage areas, and the workforce delivering that care is under enormous strain. A new CHCF report offers a path forward: evidence-based policy recommendations to strengthen primary care teams, including payment model reform, expansion of team-based training, and investment in retention. Read the full report 👇 📌 ALSO THIS WEEK: • Earned media of the CHCF regional market report in Shasta and Lassen counties: physician shortages, high mortality rates, and reduced funding for rural safety net providers • ⚠️ Public comment due March 12: California's draft renewal application for the federal waiver for the CalAIM initiative renewal is available for public comment. • April 2 in Redding: Join CHCF for a conversation with regional leaders about rural health care • Know a great story about primary care? We want to hear it! • Missed our discussion about San Joaquin Valley? Watch the recording! Read the full CHCF Weekly: https://lnkd.in/gEG7wFx4

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: One conversation could save a life. In this clip, Dr. Brian Grady, urologist at Sutter Health, explains why a plant-predominant approach pairs well with staying on top of screening. Lifestyle builds resilience: more plants, regular movement, good sleep, stress management, and strong connections. Screening helps catch problems early. My update: In 2010, right after my low-risk diagnosis, my urologist urged me to shift to a plant-predominant diet—and I did. Fifteen years later, I remain on active surveillance with no progression. I’m realistic: lifestyle builds resilience; screening helps catch problems early. I keep PSA tests, exams, and—when needed—MRI on schedule to monitor for any signs of progression. Take one step today: • Book an annual checkup. • Ask a clinician about a PSA blood test (earlier if higher risk). • Learn your family history and your numbers. • Add one plant-forward swap today (vegetables, fruit, beans/lentils, nuts, seeds, whole grains). Get checked. Know your numbers. Start with one step. #ProstateCancer #MensHealth

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Improving the behavioral health care people receive requires both systemic changes and stigma-free care. In a major research project supported by California Health Care Foundation, three strategies that organizations are employing to do this include lay counseling. Links below are to the full article and a 4 page fact sheet. https://lnkd.in/eNPpwrYk https://lnkd.in/eKPJTjJn

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