Equality in health benefits coverage for mental health and addictions has been a long time coming. Since the original Mental Health Parity Act was enacted in 1998, followed by its revision to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) in 2010, ongoing debate has surrounded the interpretation and effectiveness of these requirements.
But there is a proposal by the Biden Administration to add new requirements to the parity rules. The initial Parity Act focuses on ensuring mental health and addiction treatment access is the same as physical health care by focusing on addressing quantitative limits. The proposed new rules focus on qualitative limits—Non-Quantitative Treatment Limits (NQTL).
The proposed rules would have…
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How To Analyze Service Line Feasibility: The OPEN MINDS Management Newsletter, March 2024
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Market Intelligence Report
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State Medicaid Financing & Delivery An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
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Program Profile
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The Mental Health Deputy Program by Spindletop Center–An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- California Seeks Peer-Based Mentee For Contingency Management Access & Equity Programs
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- Utah Seeks Medicaid Maximum Allowable Cost Pharmacy Pricing Services
- Wisconsin’s City Of Milwaukee Seeks Strategic Communications & Community Engagement Services
- California Seeks Contingency Management Mentoring & Capacity Building Services
- California’s City Of Oakland Seeks Cancer & Disease Screening Services
- Federal Government Announces Mechanisms Of Cognitive Fluctuations In ADRD Populations (R01 – Clinical Trial Optional) Grant Funding
- Florida Seeks Time Clocks & Software For Halifax Health
- New Mexico’s City Of Albuquerque Seeks Medical Sobering Center Services
Winning Proposals
- North Dakota Awards Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Evaluator Services Contract To TriWest Group, LLC
- Missouri Awards Faith-Based Education Services Contract To Hannibal-LaGrange University
- Nevada Awards Commission On Innovation & Excellence In Education Support Project Services Contract To The National Center On Education & The Economy
- Ohio’s City Of Columbus Awards Crisis Grief Counseling & Education Services Contract To Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC
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On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
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- Value-Based Care For Behavioral Health Providers – How To Stand Out In A Crowded Landscape
- Transforming Community Healthcare With Actionable Insights: How Data Modernization, Predictive Analytics & AI Drive Staff Satisfaction & Better Outcomes
- Organizational Sustainability: Planning For Tomorrow & Improving Care Today
- Countdown To Launching Your CCBHC
- Beyond Prescriptions: Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams To Improve Mental Health Care
- Five Key Factors of Business Sustainability – Analytics Tools & Solutions for Health & Human Services
- Fighting The Opioid Crisis With Whole-Person Care
- From Evidence-Based Practice, To Pilot, To Outcomes: The Youth Advocate Programs Case Study
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Upcoming Institutes
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The 2024 OPEN MINDS Institute For Operational Excellence
August 13 – August 15, 2024 – Long Beach, California
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The 2024 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
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The 2024 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
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The 2024 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute
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November 14, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Upcoming Best Practice Seminars
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Creating Growth Strategies To Maximize Revenue & Scale: The OPEN MINDS 2024 Best Practice Marketing Seminar
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Clinical Talent Management Best Practices – Models For Workforce Recruiting, Retention & Talent Optimization: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Seminar
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How To Develop A New Service Line: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Building A Diversification Strategy & Conducting A Feasibility Analysis
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How To Develop A Strategic Plan: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Best Practices in Strategy, Portfolio Management & Scenario-Based Planning
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Building A Digital Transformation Roadmap – Aligning Technology, Team, & Processes For Superior Consumer Experience & Engagement: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Seminar
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Finding An Electronic Health Record System For Your Future: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Best Practices In EHR Selection, Contracting & Optimization
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Becoming A Data-Driven Organization – Using Metrics To Drive Performance & Success: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Seminar
November 12, 2024 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Upcoming Webinars
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Coding Compassion: Harnessing Integrated ABA & Behavior Tracking Software For Autism Advancements
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Future-Proofing Your Practice: How RCM Strategies Can Make Or Break Your Performance & Growth
March 25, 2024 – Virtual Event -
Building A Successful Clinically Integrated Network (CIN): The Roadmap To Long-Term Value
April 17, 2024 – Virtual Event
Market Intelligence Reports
- State Medicaid Financing & Delivery An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Managed Care Market Share & The Largest Medicaid Health Plans: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Health Plan Request For Proposals (RFPs): An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Dual Eligible Demonstrations: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Expansion Models – A State-by-State Guide: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
Innovative Program Profiles
- The Mental Health Deputy Program by Spindletop Center–An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Therapeutic Behavioral Services For Intellectual Disability By Hope Services—An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Autism Therapy By Independent Case Management – An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- AnywhereCare By Spectrum Healthcare – An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Options Care Management by Wesley Family Services: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
Seminar Toolkits
- How To Build Value-Based Payer Partnerships: An OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Best Practices In Marketing, Negotiating, & Contracting With Health Plans
- How To Develop A Strategic Plan: An OPEN MINDS Executive Reading Book On Best Practices In Strategy, Portfolio Management & Scenario-Based Planning
- Aligning Your Board To The New Sustainability Challenge: An OPEN MINDS Reading Book On Non-Profit Management
- How To Find The Right Electronic Health Record: An OPEN MINDS Reading Book On Best Practices In EHR Selection & Contracting
- How To Implement New Technology Effectively: An OPEN MINDS Reading Book On Best Practice Technology Implementation For Maximum Return
News Wire
- Heart Disease Risk 50% Higher For People With Schizophrenia
- Two-Thirds People With Anxiety Or Depression Who Received Treatment Via Telepsychiatry Had Significant Clinical Response After 15 Weeks
- Two-Thirds Of Nursing Home Operators Fear Closure Without Staffing Relief
- Discovery Behavioral Health Focuses Growth Plans On Supporting Recovery With AI-Supported Outcomes Measurement
- I/DD HCBS Waiting Lists Increased 3.3% In 2021 To 497,000 & 80% Live In Five States
- U.S. Youth Mental Health Outpatient Visits & Medication Management Visits Doubled In The Decade Prior To COVID-19
- Food Insecurity Among U.S. Families With Older Adults Doubled Over 20 Years
Market Updates
- Indiana’s Community Healthcare System Set To Rebrand To Powers Health In July 2024
- Ensign Group Acquires Skilled Nursing Facilities In Colorado & Kansas
- New Jersey’s Hackensack Meridian Health Building Health & Wellness Center At Transit Hub
- Hawaii Opens Behavioral Health Crisis Center Focused On Homelessness Services In Honolulu
- Evernorth Announces Financial Guarantee For GLP-1 Spend
Contract Awards
- Nevada Awards Virtual Early Childhood Family Engagement Pilot Program Services Contract To Waterford Institute
- Colorado’s Delta County Awards Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services Contract To Behavioral Health & Wellness, PLLC
- Nevada Awards Federal Health Facility Inspection Services Contract To Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC
- North Dakota Awards Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Evaluator Services Contract To TriWest Group, LLC
- Oregon’s City Of Beaverton Awards Drug Screen Testing Services Contract To Solutions Group NW, LLC
Management Newsletter
- CFO As Growth & Sustainability Engineer
- From Market & Financial Feasibility To Reality: Best Practice Service Line Research & Development
- Ten Options For Funding Innovation & Infrastructure
- Nimble In Knowledge & Talent: The Re-Skilling Imperative
- The First Law Of Service Line Development: Speed Matters
Industry Resources
- Engrossed Oregon Senate Bill 1522: Relating To Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities; Declaring An Emergency
- CMS Approval Of Oregon Project Independence-Medicaid
- California State Plan Amendment (SPA 24-0001)
- Notice Of General Public Interest: Proposed Amendment To Medi-Cal Home & Community Based Services 1915(i) State Plan For The Developmentally Disabled
- Data For Practice & Performance Improvement: The Cherokee Health Systems Team-Based Approach
Institute Presentations
- Where Are We On The Road To Value? The 2024 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Survey
- Performance = Speed: The Seven Rules For Building Nimble, High-Performing Organizations
- Best Practices For Enhancing Home & Community-Based Service Delivery For Seamless Operations
- From Medicaid Dependency To A Thriving Commercial Book Of Business – Revenue Diversification For Growing Organizations
- Winning The Challenge Of Labor Constraints With Technology & Analytics – Sponsored By Therapy Brands
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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Architects Of Financial Resilience: The Youth & Family Alternatives Case Study
March 21, 2024 – Virtual Event -
The Strengths Of Performance-Based Compensation—Back By Popular Demand
March 28, 2024 – Virtual Event -
Maximizing Cash With RCM—Back By Popular Demand
April 4, 2024 – Virtual Event -
How To Do ‘Same Day Access’ Right: The Diversus Health Case Study
April 11, 2024 – Virtual Event -
How To Improve The Performance Of Your Existing Whole Person Care: Assessing Your Program Positioning
April 25, 2024 – Virtual Event -
Rapid Social Care Delivery System Evolution: The Partners In Care Foundation Case Study
May 9, 2024 – Virtual Event -
Workforce Strategies That Drive Financial Sustainability: The New Vista Case Study
May 16, 2024 – Virtual Event -
How To Develop A New Strategy For Whole Person Care: A Guide To Designing Your Integration Roadmap
May 23, 2024 – Virtual Event -
The Right Metrics: Feedback-Informed Care & Patient-Centered Outcomes
June 6, 2024 – Virtual Event -
Tech Solutions For Community Support Team Safety, Compliance & Oversight: The WellLife Network Case Study
June 27, 2024 – Virtual Event