HealthExec September 3, 2024
A nationwide chain of for-profit health mental health centers is alleged to be holding patients against their will without medical justification to milk insurance payouts, a report from the New York Times said.
Acadia Healthcare is a publicly traded company, operating behavioral health clinics in 19 states. According to the Times, in 12 of those states, patients, employees, and law enforcement have filed complaints against Acadia for unethically and illegally detaining people, accusing leadership of abusing laws meant for individuals who pose an immediate threat to themselves or others.
In response, the company has called the claims inaccurate and disputes the characterization of...
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