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Nevada Expands Medicaid-Covered Mental Health Providers: What Patients Should Know
A 2025 Nevada law broadens which behavioral health professionals can provide Medicaid-covered services at federally qualified health centers.
September 23, 2026 · Source: Nevada Legislature
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Recent Nevada updates
September 22, 2026
Nevada Medicaid Adds Two Services for Serious Mental Illness
Nevada Medicaid updated its mental-health services manual to include coordinated specialty care and assertive community treatment.
Primary source: Nevada Medicaid
September 22, 2026
FDA Clears a Faster Deep TMS Schedule: What It Could Mean in Nevada
The FDA cleared a six-day Deep TMS treatment schedule for major depressive disorder, but availability and insurance coverage will vary.
Primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
September 22, 2026
A New Fallon Telehealth Hub Aims to Reduce Rural Nevada Care Barriers
A Fallon access point offers equipment for virtual medical and mental-health appointments, addressing distance and transportation barriers.
Primary source: KOLO 8 News Now