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Behavioral‑health providers warn of inpatient capacity strain and staffing losses; caution on MassHealth cuts
5570862 · April 1, 2025
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Summary
The Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems and other inpatient providers said staffing losses, high occupancy and dependence on Medicaid revenue are constraining inpatient behavioral‑health capacity and patient flow.
David Matioto, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Behavioral Health Systems, told the committee that inpatient behavioral‑health providers statewide are strained by staffing losses, high occupancy and discharge bottlenecks.
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