There has been much press about the Rural Health Transformation grants. The numbers are large—the first $10 billion in awards was announced in late December and will be divided between all 50 states (see CMS Announces $50 Billion In Awards To Strengthen Rural Health, Establishes Office Of Rural Health Transformation and Rural Health Transformation Program State Initiatives). The year’s awards range from $281 million for Texas to $147 million for New Jersey (see Rural Health Transformation Program State Project Abstracts).
The Trump Administration is betting heavily on the investment. The president is making the program a centerpiece of midterm election activities (see …
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Management Newsletter Issue
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Building A Marketing Plan That Advances Organizational Strategy: The OPEN MINDS Management Newsletter, January 2026
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Market Intel Report
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Medicaid Demonstration & Care Management Waivers: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
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Innovative Program Profile
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Clinician & Officer Remote Evaluation Program By The Harris Center for Mental Health and I/DD: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- Illinois’ Cook County Seeks Cancer Consulting Registry Services
- Illinois’ Cook County Seeks Cancer Registry Software & Support Services
- Michigan Seeks Family Preservation In-Home Family Services – Livingston County
- Michigan Seeks Family Preservation – Fatherhood Initiative Services – Saginaw County
- Kentucky Seeks Opioid Response Effort Substance Use Disorder Transitional Care Virtual Platform Services
- Kentucky Seeks Outwood ICF Management & Operation Services
- Michigan Seeks Pre-Employment Medical Exam Services
- Michigan Seeks Families Together Building Solutions Services – Cass & St. Joseph Counties
- Kentucky Seeks Minimum Data Set Coordinator/Registered Nurse Services
- Wisconsin Seeks Transportation & Chaperone Services For Students
Contract Awards
- Alaska Awards Emergency Medical Services System Evaluation Contract To The Paramedic Foundation
- Hawaii Awards Child Visiting & Family Resource Center Services Contract To Keiki ‘O Ka’Aina Preschool, Inc.
- New York’s Livingston County Awards Supplemental Rehabilitation Staffing Services Contract To Affinity Rehabilitation
- Maryland Awards Supporting Older Adults With Resources (SOAR) Program Consultant Services Contract To HCBS Strategies, Inc.
- Louisiana Awards Long-Term Disability Insurance Services Contract To Gary Insurance
Winning Proposals
- Alaska Awards Emergency Medical Services System Evaluation Contract To The Paramedic Foundation
- Indiana Awards DD Council Meeting Management & Annual Council Leadership Summit Services Contract To City Rising
- Texas Awards Medicaid Evidence-Based Policy Research Services Contract To Oregon Health & Science University
- Hawaii Awards Child Visiting & Family Resource Center Services Contract To Keiki ‘O Ka’Aina Preschool, Inc.
- New York’s Westchester County Awards Medical Messaging Software Services Contract To Teletask, Inc.
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- Ethical AI In Behavioral Health: Practical Use Cases That Work
- Scale Is Not Optional: The Growth Imperative For Long-Term Viability
- 2026 Eligibility Must-Knows For Human Services
- Unlocking Value-Based Incentives: Leveraging Technology To Maximize Outcomes
- Open Data Sharing With QHINâ„¢: What It Means For Community Providers
Institute Presentations
- The Executive Imperative: Turning Data Into A Performance Advantage
- The Future Of An AI Workforce– Sponsored By mdhub
- More Is Not Always Better: Avoiding Data Overload
- Closing The Loop: Measuring What Matters In Whole Person Care
- The Intelligence Layer: What Smart Infrastructure Looks Like In Practice– Sponsored By Radicle Health
Market Intelligence Reports
- Medicaid Demonstration & Care Management Waivers: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Trends In Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Home & Community-Based Services Waivers Covering The I/DD Population: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Medicaid Care Coordination Initiatives—A State-By-State Guide: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- Largest Health Plans In Each State By Estimated Enrollment: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
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Upcoming Best Practice Seminars
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MA&A Strategy For A Shifting Market: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Planning & Succeeding in Increasing Scale
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Best Practice Marketing Planning: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Making Your Growth Strategy A Reality
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Optimizing Health Plan Contracting: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Building Referrals, Revenue & Margins
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Portfolio Management To Optimize Organizational Performance: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On How To Optimize, Retire & Build A Service Line Portfolio For the Future
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Strategic Planning For Times Of Uncertainty: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Nimble Data-Driven Planning
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Finding An EHR For Your Future: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Best Practices Seminar On EHR Selection, Implementation & Optimization
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Creating A Winning Tech Strategy: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Building A Digital Transformation Roadmap
October 27, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Upcoming Webinars
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Are You CCBHC-Ready? Preparing for the 2026 SAMHSA Funding Cycle
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Breaking the Revolving Door: How an Intensive Crisis Stabilization Center Is Reducing ER Reliance
March 10, 2026 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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CFO As Architects Of Value: Creating A Service Line Expense & Revenue Model
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Building A New Service Line: The Diagnostic Checklist & Leadership Intervention Playbook
February 26, 2026 – Virtual Event -
A Replicable Framework For Tech Adoption In I/DD Services: The NuPath Case Study
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‘Strategic Productivity’ In A Hybrid Care Environment: The Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Case Study
March 12, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Financial Mastery For Behavioral Health Leaders: The Hope Group Case Study
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The Clinician & Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE) Program: The Harris Center & Harris County Sheriff’s Office Case Study
April 9, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Using Leadership Resilience To Build Financial Sustainability During Market Disruptions: The Integrated Community Alternatives Network Case Study
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Adopting Technology That Works: Real-World Case Studies In Documentation & Workforce Engagement
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Technology As Capacity & Quality Multiplier: The Monarch Case Study
June 22, 2026 – 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
- Multisystemic Therapy (MST) By New Hope Treatment Centers: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- The Incredible Years By Coastal Horizons Center: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Clinician & Officer Remote Evaluation Program By The Harris Center For Mental Health & I/DD: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- ECM For Autism By Easterseals Southern California: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Youth Crisis Stabilization Program By Jefferson Center For Mental Health: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
News Wire
- Medicare ACOs To Serve 4.4% More Beneficiaries In 2026
- Mobile Medical Units For Homeless Veterans Increase Primary Care, Case Management Use
- Chronic Health Conditions Increasing Among Younger Workforce Populations
- ACF Allows Title IV-E Funds To Cover MOUD For Parents With OUD
- Government Funding Bill Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities & Hospital At-Home
- Medicare Advantage Plans Denied 4.1 Million Prior Authorization Requests In 2024
- Maryland Expands Advanced Primary Care To Medicare & Medicaid Members
Market Updates
- The Cigna Group Foundation Awards $3 Million In Grants To Support Veterans’ Mental Health
- ISHI Health Launches Virtual Heart Failure Clinics In California and Arizona
- Boston Public Schools Partners With Cartwheel To Provide School-Based Mental Health
- Wisconsin Clinic Joins National Initiative To Support Firefighter Mental Wellness
- COCC Receives $1.3 Million Federal Grant For Behavioral Health Workforce Training
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- Florida Medicaid Institutions For Mental Disease 1115 Waiver Demonstration Request
- Payment For Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
- Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Parental Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder Coverage
- Memorandum Opinion & Order In The Case Of C.C. v. Buckner
- North Carolina Executive Order No. 33: Protecting North Carolinians Through Stronger Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice Systems
- Fact Sheet: 2026 Medicare Accountable Care Organization Initiatives Participation Highlights
- Phase 1 Summary Report – Achievements, Findings & Recommendations