News on artificial intelligence (AI) is overwhelming…and conflicting. There is the jobs issue. American employers announced 97,006 job cuts in May, up 16% from April’s reported 83,387. The technology sector alone reported 38,242 job cuts in May – its highest monthly total since August 2024 – with AI cited as the leading reason (see Challenger Report: May Job Cuts Rise 16% From April; Highest May Total Since 2020).
There are concerns about the stock market. “The Magnificent Seven” – Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Nvidia, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, Apple and Tesla – now hold most of the equity in the AI market sector (see The AI Bubble Has Further To Run Despite The Looming Crash). But despite many investment advisors warning…
-
Management Newsletter Issue
|
A Culture Of Innovation: The OPEN MINDS Management Newsletter, June 2026
-
Market Intel Report
|
Medicaid Foster Care Enrollment Updates, 2022-2024: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
-
Innovative Program Profile
|
Career Pathway Connections By Easterseals New Jersey: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- Federal Government Announces Great Health For America Grant Funding
- Maryland Seeks Electronic Health Records Market Research Services
- Federal Government Announces Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program Grant Funding
- Federal Government Announces National Resource Center For Women & Retirement Grant Funding
- Federal Government Announces Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – Dementia Capable Community Health Worker Programs Grant Funding
- California’s Riverside County Seeks Continuum Of Care (CoC) Competition & Youth Homeless Demonstration (YHDP) Program Grant Services
- California’s Riverside County Seeks Continuum Of Care Builds (CoCBuilds) Services
- Federal Government Announces Alzheimer’s Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) – State Programs For Dementia Specific Respite Grant Funding
- New York’s Orange County Seeks Substance Use Disorder Comprehensive Outpatient Services (COPS)
- Arizona Seeks Residential Treatment Program Services
Contract Awards
- North Carolina Awards Five Rural Organizations Orchestrating Transformation For Sustainability (NC ROOTS) Hubs Contracts
- New Jersey’s Cumberland County Awards Comprehensive Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program Services Contract To Maryville, Inc.
- Maine’s City Of Lewiston Awards Two Community Opioid Services Contracts
- Nevada Awards Medical Clinics For Telemedicine Kiosk Services Contract To OnMed, LLC
- California Awards Substance Abuse Support Services Contract To Homeless Prenatal Program
Winning Proposals
- Oregon’s Washington County Awards Promotora Program Services Contract To Adelante Mujeres
- Mississippi Awards Comprehensive State Health Plan Services Contract To Premier Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
- Oregon’s Washington County Awards Family Navigator Services Contract To Latino Network
- Colorado Awards Telehealth Mental Health Services Contract To Cartwheel Health Services
- Indiana Awards Teleconsult Telehealth Landscape Assessment For The Rural Health Transformation Program Contract To Laurel Health Advisors, LLC
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- Beyond Ambient: An AI Governance Framework For Behavioral Health Leaders
- Breaking Down Silos: How One State Achieved 98% Faster Referral Response With Integrated Data & Coordination Tools
- Fortifying Your Strategic Vision With The Right Technological Infrastructure
- From Referral To Admission: How Automation Transforms Intake
- Federal Policy Meets Clinical Innovation: A Conversation With ASTP/ONC
Market Intelligence Reports
- Medicaid Foster Care Enrollment Updates, 2022-2024: An OPEN MINDS Market Intelligence Report
- 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
Upcoming Executive Events
Upcoming Institutes
-
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Service Excellence Institute
August 11 – August 13, 2026 – San Francisco, California
-
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
September 29 – October 01, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
-
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute
October 27 – October 29, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
-
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute
February 16 – February 18, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida
-
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
June 08 – June 10, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Executive Summits
-
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Aging Services & Supports Summit
August 12, 2026 – San Francisco, California -
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
September 30, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -
The 2026 OPEN MINDS CFO Summit
October 1, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -
The 2026 OPEN MINDS CEO Tech & AI Summit
October 28, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
The 2026 OPEN MINDS Addiction & SUD Summit
October 29, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Whole Person Care Summit
February 17, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida -
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Workforce AI Summit
February 18, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida -
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Autism & I/DD Summit
June 9, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana -
The 2027 OPEN MINDS Government Health & Human Services Executive Summit
June 10, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Best Practice Seminars
-
Optimizing Health Plan Contracting: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Building Referrals, Revenue & Margins
August 11, 2026 – San Francisco, California -
Portfolio Management To Optimize Organizational Performance: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On How To Build A Service Line Portfolio For the Future
August 11, 2026 – San Francisco, California -
Strategic Planning For Times Of Uncertainty: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Nimble Data-Driven Planning
September 29, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -
Finding An EHR For Your Future: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Best Practices Seminar On EHR Selection, Implementation & Optimization
October 27, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Creating A Winning Tech Strategy: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Building A Digital Transformation Roadmap
October 27, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Building A Data-Driven Organization: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Making Metrics-Based Management Work
February 16, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida -
Measuring & Managing Financial Strength: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On A Framework For Improving Financial Resilience
February 16, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida -
MA&A Strategy For A Shifting Market: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Seminar On Planning & Succeeding in Increasing Scale
June 8, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana -
Improving Consumer Experience: The 2027 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Creating Better Engagement & Increasing Revenue
June 8, 2027 – New Orleans, Louisiana
Upcoming Webinars
-
Beyond FFS In ABA – Alternative Reimbursement Models To Improve Autism Treatment Quality & Reduce Costs—Back By Popular Demand
July 9, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Measuring Strategy: How Organizations Turn Plans Into Results
July 14, 2026 – Virtual Event -
CCBHC Readiness: To Tech Now or Later?
July 22, 2026 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
-
Turning AI Into Clinical Advantage: The Christian Children’s Home of Ohio Case Study
July 20, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building A Crisis Response Ecosystem: The Connections Health Solutions Case Study
July 27, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building A Culture Of Safety To Transform Care: The Traumatic Stress Institute & RWJBarnabas Health Case Study
August 3, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Innovative Ways To Cultivate Leadership Readiness: The Familylinks Case Study
August 17, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Building Integrated, Whole Person Care Systems For Neurodiverse Populations: The Woods Case Study
September 14, 2026 – Virtual Event
Innovative Program Profiles
- Montgomery County Street Medicine By Access Services: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Career Pathway Connections By Easterseals New Jersey: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- The PASSE Program By CareSource: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Family Centered Treatment (FCT) By Pressley Ridge: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS) By OMNI: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
News Wire
- Trillium Health Resources & Southeastern Integrated Care Launch Mobile Integrated Care Clinic In North Carolina
- Maryland Medicaid Hold Continues For Select Behavioral Health Organization Enrollments Amid Ongoing Fraud Investigation
- Medicare Spending Projected To Continue Rising Through 2034; Medicaid & Private Insurance Growth To Slow
- Australian Adults With Autism & Co-Occurring Neurodivergence Report Greater Mental Health Care Barriers
- CMS Revises Budget Neutrality Expectations For Medicaid 1115 Demonstrations To Focus On Prospective Spending
- Older Adults In 41 States & D.C. Projected To Outlive Retirement Savings
- Physical Aggression Tops Behavioral Challenges Among Children With Complex Behavioral Health Needs
Market Updates
- Lilly Employer Connect Platform Launches With Over 15 Independent Program Administrators Offering Tailored Obesity Coverage Options, Cost Savings
- Alameda County, California Awards $53 Million In ‘Measure W’ Funds To Expand Permanent Supportive Housing
- Blackbird Health Expands Into Lancaster County, Pennsylvania With New Pediatric Mental Health Clinic
- Ladder Health Raises $7 Million To Expand Access To Virtual Pediatric Therapy & Reduce Wait Times For Developmental Care
- The Cigna Group Foundation Grants $3 Million To Youth Mental Health Services Through Non-Profit Organizations Across 10 States
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- Joint Dear Colleague Letter & SAMHSA Advisory On Expanding Access To MOUD Through Pharmacist State Scope-Of-Practice Flexibility
- Advisory: Expanding Access To Medications For Opioid Use Disorder: The Role Of Pharmacists & The Settings In Which They Work
- National Health Expenditure Projections – Forecast Summary For 2025 To 2034
- Maryland Medicaid: Additional Extension Of Temporary Moratoria For Certain Behavioral Health Providers For Certain Counties
- Colorado’s Amended Section 804 Importation Program Submission
- State Medicaid Directive #26-003 RE: Budget Neutrality & Certification By The Chief Actuary Of CMS For Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Projects
- Enrolled Illinois Senate Bill 3222: The Illinois Hemp Act