How PHQ-9s Are Helping Oceans Prepare for Behavioral’s Transition to Value- Based Care

Roughly 20 million older adults have reported behavioral health challenges since 2020 but fewer than half get treatment. Behavioral Health Business highlighted providers who offer targeted, specialized care, including Oceans and our longstanding committee to geriatric mental health.

Oceans Healthcare, a rapidly growing behavioral health organization, today announced Dr. James Butler as chief medical officer. An organization veteran, Dr. Butler leads its medical teams, and oversees its hospitals and outpatient programs, furthering its mission to deliver much-needed mental health services to underserved communities.

Louisiana Behavioral Health, a behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term recovery, today announced the addition of an Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents ages 13 to 17. This new service line will provide specialized mental health treatment exclusively for young people managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, behavioral changes, substance abuse or trauma at the campus located at 9320 Linwood Avenue, Building B.