New Hampshire health desk
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NH Business Review reports that rising behavioral health demand is increasing pressure to improve access and help New Hampshire families navigate available support.
September 23, 2026 · Source: NH Business Review
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September 23, 2026
The Concord Monitor reports a House committee shelved a proposed bill aimed at requiring private insurance coverage for services in New Hampshire’s FAST Forward program.
Primary source: Concord Monitor
September 23, 2026
Behavioral Healthcare Network reports federal grants for maternal mental health support and a planned three-year expansion of New Hampshire’s 988 crisis lifeline.
Primary source: Behavioral Healthcare Network
September 23, 2026
WMUR reports New Hampshire will receive more than $2 million to expand behavioral health crisis support, the 988 lifeline and resources for pregnant and postpartum women.
Primary source: WMUR
September 23, 2026
The Executive Council approved an initial $21.6 million GO-NORTH behavioral health hub contract, part of a federally funded rural health care strategy.
Primary source: The Boston Globe
September 23, 2026
CMS approved a New Hampshire Medicaid managed-care payment proposal for a uniform increase for qualified outpatient behavioral health services in 2026–27.
Primary source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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