“Just Do It” is the oft-quoted Nike slogan. But it needs to become the motto of executives in the health and human service field.
The long and short of it: to be “valuable” in an increasingly AI-enabled market, it isn’t enough that executives “know things.” They need to be able to “do things.” That was the premise of the article, Has AI Ended Thought Leadership?: “thought leadership” is dead and “thought doership” is what matters.
The argument is that generative AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to sounding authoritative. With a few prompts, it is far easier to produce very polished sounding insights, predictions, and plans about the health and human service field. But generative AI does not increase the likely that any…
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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
- Virginia’s New Kent County Seeks Before & After-School Care Services
- Illinois’ Cook County Seeks Prescription Medication Delivery & Freight Management Services For A Central Fill Mail Order Pharmacy
- California’s Sonoma County Seeks STI Prevention & Collaboration Services
- Washington’s Kitsap County Seeks Programs That Prevent & Reduce The Impact Of Adverse Childhood Experiences Through Building Resiliency
- Washington’s King County Seeks Restorative Intervention For Young People At Risk Of Gun Violence
- Missouri Seeks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) Training Services
- North Carolina Seeks Student Reengagement & Re-Enrollment Services
- Michigan Seeks AI-Driven Patient Voice Simulation System For Health Care Education
- New York Seeks Extended Learning Programs & Community School Partner Services
- Colorado Seeks Continuing Legal Education Access Services
Contract Awards
- New York’s Oneida County Awards Employee Assistance Program Services Contract To Center For Family Life & Recovery, Inc.
- Alaska Awards Emergency Medical Services System Evaluation Contract To The Paramedic Foundation
- Texas Awards Forensic Psychology Services Contract To Philip R. Taft PsyD PLLC & Associates
- Ohio Awards Problem Gambling Treatment & Telehealth Service Expansion Contract To Problem Gambling Network Of Ohio
- Ohio’s Wayne County Awards Physical Therapy Services Contract To Absolute Rehabilitation & Consulting Service, Inc.
Winning Proposals
- Colorado’s El Paso County Awards Domestic & Sexual Violence Services Contract To TESSA Of Colorado Springs
- New York’s Oneida County Awards Employee Assistance Program Services Contract To Center For Family Life & Recovery, Inc.
- Indiana Awards Impaired State Nurse Assistance Program (ISNAP) & Impaired Pharmacist Assistance Program Services Contract To Parkdale Aftercare, LLC
- 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
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- Are You CCBHC-Ready? Preparing for the 2026 SAMHSA Funding Cycle
- 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
Institute Presentations
- Preparing For Impact: Performance Management As A Financial Sustainability Tool
- Building Stability In Behavioral Health Through Care Delivery With RevDoc– Sponsored By RevDoc
- Reclaiming Time For Care: AI Documentation That Expands Capacity
- The Great Divide: Bridging The Gap Between Clinical & Financial Executives
- From Portals To Participation: Provider Insights On Digital Engagement, Adoption & Performance– Sponsored By Cantata Health Solutions
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
Upcoming Executive Events
Upcoming Institutes
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Strategy & Innovation Institute
June 09 – June 11, 2026 – New Orleans, Louisiana
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Service Excellence Institute
August 11 – August 13, 2026 – San Francisco, California
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Leadership Retreat
September 29 – October 01, 2026 – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Technology & Analytics Institute
October 27 – October 29, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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The 2027 OPEN MINDS Performance Management Institute
February 16 – February 18, 2027 – Clearwater Beach, Florida
Upcoming Executive Summits
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Autism & I/DD Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Government Health & Human Services Executive Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Aging In Place Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS CFO Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS CEO Tech & AI Summit
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The 2026 OPEN MINDS Addiction & SUD Summit
October 29, 2026 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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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Improving Consumer Experience: The 2026 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Creating Better Engagement & Increasing Revenue
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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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What’s Working in OUD Treatment & System Transformation & ROI of LAI MOUD for Health Systems, Payers & Communities
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Federal Policy Meets Clinical Innovation: A Conversation with ASTP/ONC
March 24, 2026 – Virtual Event -
From Referral To Admission: How Automation Transforms Intake
March 25, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Medicaid In Motion: What’s Changing In The Behavioral Health Market
April 1, 2026 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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How To Build The Right Executive Team
March 26, 2026 – Virtual Event -
The Clinician & Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE) Program: The Harris Center & Harris County Sheriff’s Office Case Study
April 9, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Operationalizing Whole Person Care: The VOAMASS Practical Blueprint For Integrated Service Delivery
April 13, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Using Leadership Resilience To Build Financial Sustainability During Market Disruptions: The Integrated Community Alternatives Network Case Study
April 20, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Adopting Technology That Works: Real-World Case Studies In Documentation & Workforce Engagement
April 30, 2026 – Virtual Event -
Designing Nimble Leadership Models For Financial Sustainability: The Acenda Case Study
May 7, 2026 – Virtual Event -
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
- Care Coordination/Health Homes By Spectrum Health & Human Services: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Older Adults Outpatient Program By Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Roommate Housing & Matching Program By Easterseals Arkansas: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Safe Options Support Program By Coordinated Behavioral Care: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
- Family Advocacy & Support Program By Adelphoi: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
News Wire
- Nebraska Adopts New Disability Assessment Tool; Some Beneficiaries See Reduced Services
- ICE Terminates Camp East Montana Operations Contract, Hires New Contractor
- Assisted Living Is The Most Affordable Residential Long-Term Care Setting
- Obesity Rates Doubled Among Adults & Children In The United States Between 1988 & 2023
- San Francisco Specialized Foster Care Pilot For Sexually Exploited Youth Resulted In Better Outcomes
- Primary Care Use Linked To Lower Mortality Among People Receiving Dialysis
- Amazon Launches Health AI Agent For U.S. Prime Members
Market Updates
- AnswersNow Completes $40 Million Series B To Expand BCBA-Driven, AI-Enabled Autism Therapy
- Oasys Raises $4.6 Million For AI Platform Integrating Wearable Data Into Behavioral Health Care
- Easterseals MORC Opens Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic In Southfield, Michigan
- Karuna Care Services Expands To Littleton, Colorado
- Honest Health Raises $140 Million To Advance Value-Based Care For Health Systems
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- Wuoti v. Winters & The Vermont Department For Children & Families
- Antonucci v. Winters & Vermont Department For Children & Families
- Vermont DCF Practice Guidance: Supporting Conversations With Foster Care Applicants About Caring For LGBTQ+ Youth
- Committee On Energy & Commerce Letter To Washington Requesting Information Related To Medicaid Fraud
- Committee On Energy & Commerce Letter To Vermont Requesting Information Related To Medicaid Fraud
- Committee On Energy & Commerce Letter To Pennsylvania Requesting Information Related To Medicaid Fraud
- Committee On Energy & Commerce Letter To Oregon Requesting Information Related To Medicaid Fraud





