Innovation, California Style

I had a great conversation last week with Toby Ewing, Ph.D., the Executive Director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. I knew we were kindred spirits when he started talking about using analytics to help us understand what is working in behavioral health, the importance of provider organizations overcoming their aversion to risk, and how public/private partnerships can be used to drive change. But first, a little background about Dr. Ewing and his role in the California mental health system . . .