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Jul 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

VA Awards Salesforce $1.6B Contract to Transform Veteran Care and Services

SAN FRANCISCO & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce, the world’s #1 Agentic CRM, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded the company, through its distribution network, a $1.6 billion, three-year, Agentic Enterprise License Agreement (AELA).* Through the agreement, VA will leverage Missionforce to modernize care and service delivery and help provide more timely, consistent, and connected experiences for America’s Veterans.Building on a relationship spanni...
Jul 23, 2026 at 1:03 PM

New Economist Enterprise Research Highlights Why Integrating Self-Care Into Health Systems Matters

LEVERKUSEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Self-care, when effectively integrated into health systems, can improve health outcomes, expand access to healthcare services and reduce pressure on overstretched health systems, according to new research by Economist Enterprise. The research, supported by Bayer and published in a report titled “Making self-care work: integrating self-care into health systems”, cites existing evidence estimating that self-care practices can deliver approximately US$ 179 bil...
Jul 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Atropos Health Has 12 New Peer-Reviewed Research Studies Across Numerous Disease States Published in First Half of 2026

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atropos Health, the world’s largest creator of real-world evidence (RWE) for clinical decision making, today announced that it has contributed to 12 new studies in the first six months of 2026, powered by high-quality real-world data from the Atropos Evidence™ Network and Atropos Health’s AI-driven real world evidence tools. This new collection of research and conference presentations spans multiple disease states and demonstrates how real-world evidence acce...
Jul 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Octave Connects 200+ Therapist Calendars Using Nylas Calendar API to Power Behavioral Health Scheduling

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nylas, the communications data layer for modern software, recently published a case study detailing how Octave used the Nylas Calendar API and partnered with Nylas Professional Services to launch real-time Google Calendar connectivity for its behavioral health providers. Octave is a modern behavioral health practice offering in-person and virtual therapy across multiple states, backed by more than $86 million in funding from Cigna Ventures, Novo Holdings, Greycro...
Jul 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM

MAS and SPARC Announce Strategic Realignment to Accelerate Growth in Home and Community-Based Services

MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MAS and SPARC announced a strategic realignment of its organization, following the divestiture of MAS Medical Staffing, to concentrate its resources and energy on its home and community-based support businesses: MAS Home Care, MAS Community Health, and SPARC. "This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to behavioral health and home care," said Will Stacy, CEO of MAS and SPARC. "Separating from staffing allows us to amplify the focus and investment behind th...
Jul 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM

BRAIN Foundation Launches Aurora Research Network to Transform Care for Youth with Severe Neuropsychiatric Disorders

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In collaboration with Stanford Medicine, The BRAIN Foundation launched the Aurora Research Network, backing the effort with an initial $2M pledge....
Jul 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Sunwave Names Corey Hansen Chief Executive Officer and Launches Crest, Its Customer Advisory Board

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunwave announced the appointment of Corey Hansen as CEO and the launch of Crest, the company’s customer advisory board....
Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Pacific Clinics Selects Netsmart to Advance Connected, Community-Based Care Across California

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacific Clinics selects Netsmart to advance integrated behavioral healthcare across California through care coordination, AI & automation technology....
Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM

The Emily Program Advances Integrated Eating Disorder Care with On-Site Spravato Treatment

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Emily Program, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, today announced it is offering on-site Spravato® (esketamine) nasal spray treatment at its adult inpatient and residential treatment center in Durham, North Carolina. The program is among a limited number of eating disorder treatment programs nationwide to administer the therapy on-site for eligible adults with co-occurring treatment-resistant depression (TRD) or...
Jul 21, 2026 at 8:33 AM

MEDITECH Extends Integration of Evidence-based Content for Suicide Prevention

CANTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MEDITECH announced new additions to its library of evidence-based content designed to support healthcare organizations in mitigating suicide risk....
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