Exposing a Hospital Chain’s Disturbing Practices

Published On Sep 9, 2024, 3:00 AM

An investigation by The New York Times has uncovered troubling practices at Acadia Healthcare, a large psychiatric hospital chain in the U.S. The report claims that the company has held patients against their will for financial reasons—specifically to maximize insurance payouts—rather than for necessary medical treatment. Former patients, their families, and other sources provided insights into this pattern, which has raised serious concerns about the quality of care and ethical standards at Acadia Healthcare. Despite these allegations, the company argues that its decisions are based on quality and medical necessity.

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