Autism is certainly making the national news. As our team was pulling together this overview of new developments in autism, the news outlets were covering the pending report from the Department of Health & Human Services that autism is linked to Tylenol use during pregnancy (see RFK Jr. To Draw Link Between Tylenol And Autism: Report and RFK Jr., HHS to Link Autism to Tylenol Use in Pregnancy and Folate Deficiencies). But there are skeptics—Dr. Gupta on Tylenol Use During Pregnancy and Autism: This Is Not a Cause-and-Effect Relationship.
While the scientific and political communities debate the causes of autism, a new report—Treatment And Health Expenditures Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2018-2022—provides…
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Management Newsletter Issue
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Optimization Of Current Payer Relationships: The OPEN MINDS Management Newsletter, August 2025
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Market Intel Report
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The 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act): Implications For The Health & Human Service Field
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Innovative Program Profile
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Deaf Respite By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- South Carolina Seeks CPR, AED & First Aid Training Services
- Alaska Seeks Government Performance & Results Act Portal Services
- Federal Government Announces Continuum Of Care Builds (CoC Builds) Grant Funding
- Colorado’s Jefferson County Seeks Employee Benefits Consultant Services
- South Carolina Seeks Interpreting Services
- Mississippi Seeks Early Intervention Service Provider Enrollment
- Colorado Seeks Youth Detention Continuum/Senate Bill 94 Program Fiscal Agent & Employer Services – 19th Judicial District
- Texas Seeks Internship Initiative Services
- Arizona Seeks Veterans’ Mental Health Pilot Program Services
- Texas Seeks Pharmacy Technician & CPR, CNA, EMT Certification Program Services
Contract Awards
- Nevada Awards Certified Community Behavioral Health Care Centers Data Project Services Contract To Public Health Supportive Services, LLC
- Colorado Awards Denver Human Services Leadership Development Contract To The Human Blueprint
- Nevada Awards Pharmacy Benefits Manager & Population Health Services Contract To Ramsell Corporation
- Maine Awards Family Support Navigator Services For Children & Youth With Special Health Care Needs Contract To Maine Parent Federation, Inc.
- Nevada Awards Staff Wellness Program Curriculum & Mobile App Services Contract To EmbGro
Winning Proposals
- Oregon’s Washington County Awards Two Support Group & Counseling Services For Family & Friend Care Partners Contracts
- New York Cancels School Improvement Partnership Services Contract
- California’s Orange County Cancels Nutrition Services Contract
- New Mexico Cancels Supplemental Behavioral Health Services Contract
- Virginia’s City Of Chesapeake Cancels Medical Director Services For Two Intermediate Care Facilities – Highlands Place East & Highlands Place West Contract
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- From Pressure To Possibility: Reimagining Growth Strategies In Behavioral Health
- AI In Behavioral Health: Ethics, Innovation, & Real-World Applications
- Behavioral Health Drug Trends: 2025 Mid-Year Check In
- AI In Action: Build Trust, Engagement & Impact In Human Services
- Clinical Quality In Behavioral Health: Driving Impact Through Data & Practice
Institute Presentations
- Balancing Market Uncertainty With “Excellence” – The Leadership Challenge For The Year Ahead
- 2025 Community Impact Innovation Award Presentation
- Measuring What Matters—An Update On Patient-Centered Outcomes & Feedback Informed Care
- Shaping A Chaotic Market At The State Level: A State Association Executive Discussion
- The Next Generation Of Integrated Care: Making It Work With Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County & The Children’s Institute
Market Intelligence Reports
- The 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill (H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act): Implications For The Health & Human Service Field
- Health Plan Enrollment Of Consumers With Serious Mental Illnesses: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- The Medicare Accountable Care Organization Update: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Foster Care Enrollment In Medicaid Managed Care, 2018 & 2022: The 2024 OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- A National & State-By-State Analysis Of The ABA Workforce: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
Upcoming Executive Events
Upcoming Institutes
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The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
September 16 – September 18, 2025 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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The 2025 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute
October 21 – October 23, 2025 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute
February 10 – February 12, 2026 – Clearwater Beach, Florida
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
June 09 – June 11, 2026 – New Orleans, Louisiana
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The 2025 OPEN MINDS CEO Tech & AI Summit
October 22, 2025 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Upcoming Best Practice Seminars
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Transforming Your Leaders Into A High-Performing Team: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Improved Leadership Competencies & Engagement
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Finding An Electronic Health Record System For Your Future: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Best Practices In EHR Selection, Contracting & Optimization
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Best Practices For Investing In Technology & AI: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Maximizing Your Tech’s ROI For Future Competitive Advantage
October 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Upcoming Webinars
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AI ROI In Documentation: Today’s Measures, Tomorrow’s Impacts
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Layers of Denial Prevention: Shift Your Focus from Working Denials to Preventing Them
September 24, 2025 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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Changing The Culture Of Access & Performance: The Diversus Health Case Study
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Governance Model For Scale: The Centerstone Case Study
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Tackling The Workforce Crisis With A Scalable Solution: The Devereux ASCEND Case Study
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Rebuilding Leadership ‘From The Inside Out’: The Project Transition Case Study
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Strategic Content Marketing As An Imperative For Brand & Referral Growth: The I Am Boundless Case Study
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Opportunity In The Multi-Payer Landscape: The Coleman Health Services Case Study
November 13, 2025 – Virtual Event
Organizational Profiles
- Children’s Home Of Jefferson: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
- Bost: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
- Mental Health Resources, Inc.: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
- United Counseling Service of Bennington County: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
- Tarzana Treatment Centers: An OPEN MINDS Organizational Profile
Innovative Program Profiles
- Deaf Respite By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Autism Welcoming By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- La Bodega HCV Care & Treatment Program By ECMC: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- The Living Room By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Friendship Project By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
News Wire
- Between 2007 & 2023, The Health Of U.S. Children Worsened
- National Health Expenditure Projected To Increase By 7.1% In 2025
- 11.9% Of Mental Health Emergency Visits For Medicaid-Enrolled Youth Resulted In ‘Boarding’ In 2022
- Autism & ADHD Commonly Co-Occur
- Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Exempted Direct Primary Care Arrangements From Insurance Laws
- Pennsylvania General Acute Care Hospitals Report Operating Income Growth To $66 Billion In FY2024, But 37% Show Negative Operating Margins
- More Than 80% Of Home Health Agency Markets Were Highly Concentrated In 2022
Market Updates
- Encompass Health Plans To Build A 50-Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital In Haslet, Texas
- Lilly’s Oral GLP-1, Orforglipron, Delivers Weight Loss Of Up To An Average Of 27.3 Pounds In Adults With Obesity
- HonorHealth To Acquire Evernorth Care Group In Phoenix, Arizona
- Evernorth Health Services Invests $3.5 Billion In Shields Health Solutions
- OneWell Health Care Expands In New Jersey With New Leadership & Princeton Office
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- CalAIM Behavioral Health Initiative Frequently Asked Questions
- Continuing The Transformation Of Medi-Cal: Concept Paper
- May 2025 Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment Data Highlights
- Wisconsin Senate Bill 4 Veto Message From The Office Of Governor Tony Evers
- Wisconsin Senate Bill 4 Relating To Agreements For Direct Primary Care
- National Health Expenditure Projections 2024-2033 Forecast Summary
- National Health Expenditure (NHE) Projections 2024-33