August 2026

In case you missed them, here is a recap of and links to all of the behavioral health articles that were published in the Provider Newsroom in August.

Health care providers show strong vitality amid workplace pressures

(August 26, 2026) Providers report higher overall vitality than workers in other fields, driven by a strong sense of purpose, greater focus on physical well-being, and higher levels of workplace engagement

LOCUS and CALOCUS-CASll CRITERIA ADOPTION in Illinois, Maryland, and Oregon

(August 24, 2026) Effective August 29, 2026, Evernorth® Behavioral Health (Evernorth) will adopt the Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) for customers aged 19 and older and the Child and Adolescent Level of Care/Service Intensity Utilization System (CALOCUS-CASII) criteria for customers aged 6 through 18 in compliance with Illinois (Illinois Compiled Statutes 2025 Chapter 215 134/87), Maryland (Maryland 2024 House Bill 932), and Oregon (Oregon 2021 House Bill 3046) rules and regulations.

Update on maternity coding and reimbursement

(August 24, 2026) The new AMA framework replaces the traditional global maternity package with more detailed Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding across all phases of maternity care.

Supporting timely access to care: resources for California HMO providers

(August 20, 2026) California HMO network-participating providers play an important role in helping members receive medically necessary physical and behavioral health care within required appointment access standards.