health care Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates

When Help Becomes a Hustle: Healthcare Fraud in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Heather Hayes — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:11:13 +0000

Families often encounter behavioral health in a moment of fear. A child is unraveling. A partner is disappearing into relapse. A parent is terrified that the next call will be the hospital, jail, or morgue. That urgency creates a market in which bad actors can exploit need, confusion, and time pressure. Healthcare fraud in mental […]

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The Concerning Increase in Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Americans

Heather Hayes — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Alcohol-related disease is on the rise in the U.S., particularly for those under 35. From 1999 to 2016, the annual deaths from cirrhosis increased by 65%, while annual deaths from hepatocellular carcinoma doubled[1]. More recent research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased alcohol consumption, and has led to many people turning to alcohol […]

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health Care

Heather Hayes — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:00:11 +0000

“COVID-19 has given the Black community permission to seek therapy as the world tries to process this pandemic. There’s a decrease in the stigma and an increase in Black clients reaching out. We are collectively grieving the loss of our loved ones, our jobs, our way of life, and dealing with feelings of uncertainty and […]

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