Acadia Healthcare
Largest standalone behavioral health company with 250+ facilities. NYT investigation revealed patient safety concerns
- FOUNDED
- 2005
- IMPACTS
- 1 documented
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Editorial Record
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2005
Acadia Healthcare founded
2024
Acadia Healthcare facilities investigated for holding patients against their will
CriticalSafety ViolationA New York Times investigation found Acadia Healthcare facilities held patients against their will, falsified records, and billed insurance for unnecessary care to maximize revenue.
2024
How a Hospital Chain Used a Psychiatric Weapon Against Its Patients
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