OPEN MINDS Offers Full Series Of Behavioral Health System State Profiles, Providing The Most Accurate & Complete Information On The Intricacies Of Each State’s System

Gettysburg, Pa. (August 7, 2016) — The OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence team released the OPEN MINDS Behavioral Health System State Profiles series over the course of the last year. Profiles for each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, are currently available for purchase on the OPEN MINDS web site. The market intelligence team has now turned their focus to completing the annual updates for each profile.

The OPEN MINDS Behavioral Health System State Profiles have become the go-to source for invaluable information on each state’s behavioral health system. These comprehensive research reports contain 70+ pages of compiled data, analysis, market maps, and stakeholder profiles on each state’s system, including:

• Health Care Coverage Map – A chart illustrating the state’s health care coverage breakdown – by the Medicaid, Medicaid expansion, Medicare, dual eligibles, commercial insurance, and health insurance marketplace populations.
• Largest Health Plans By Enrollment – A list of the largest health plans in operation in the state and a list of the largest health plans by SMI enrollment.
• Medicaid System Overview – An easy-to-read snapshot of the state’s Medicaid finance delivery system and risk-based arrangements.
• Medicaid Governance – A chart showing how the state’s Medicaid system is organized and the key players at the Medicaid department.
• Medicaid Financing & Service Delivery – A close look at the state’s Medicaid financing system, the population covered and which services are covered.
• Pending Changes To Medicaid System – A clear timeline of the changes the state plans to make over the next five years and any long-term initiatives that have been proposed.
• New Initiatives For Dual Eligible Population – A review of any new programs in place or planned for the dual eligible population, including state-specific programs and the federal dual demonstration program.
• State Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Department Organization Chart – A chart showing how the state’s mental health and addiction treatment system is organized and the key players at the mental health department.
• Largest Organizations Providing Mental Health Services – A list of, by revenue, of the largest organizations by outpatient services only, and a list, by revenue, of the largest organizations with inpatient or residential services.

The annual profile updates will focus on reviewing and updating the existing information, as well as the addition of new information, including:

• A diagram of the Medicaid behavioral health care delivery system
• Federal financial participation level in the state Medicaid program
• Medicaid spending (five-year trend)
• Medicaid MCO characteristics: Profit status, parent company, behavioral health subcontractor, enrollment share
• State behavioral health agency spending (five-year trend)
• Expanded description of the state behavioral health services delivery system for the safety-net population

“Each state’s health and human service system has become less and less similar as a result of health care reform,” explains Monica E. Oss, OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer. “Our state profiles provide the on-the-ground perspective that our clients need to navigate the changes and intricacies of the unique behavioral health system in each state. We’re providing organizations in the field with an up-to-date, data-rich snapshot of each state’s market – formatted in a way that is easy to understand and utilize.”

The Illinois state profile update has already been completed and is available on the OPEN MINDS website. The team is currently working on updates for Pennsylvania, California, Iowa, Arizona, and North Carolina. The annual update for each of the profiles will be completed and available for purchase during the next year.

To learn more about the OPEN MINDS Behavioral Health System State Profiles, visit the OPEN MINDS website https://www.openminds.com/state-profiles/ or contact the OPEN MINDS team at info@openminds.com or 717-334-1329.

OPEN MINDS is a national strategic advisory firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children & family services; intellectual & developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry & diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Angela McDonald, Marketing Manager, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.