Right now, most executives in every field are faced with key decisions—in investments, expansion, hiring, and more (see Small Businesses Say They’re Pulling Back On Hiring Amid Tariff Uncertainty). But uncertainty in the market (in Federal policy, the pending Congressional budget bill, a shifting health plan landscape, and changing technology) is causing them to postpone decisions.
This is true in the health and human service field. Our team see executives delaying spending on new technologies, go-to-market strategy investments, new service locations, and more.
The question I like to ask executive teams is whether they are waiting or drifting. There is a big distinction. A recent article, When Wait And See Is Smart Strategy, provides some strategic insights on…
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Management Newsletter Issue
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Human Capital Management In Action
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Market Intelligence Report
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Innovation Adoption Among Specialty Care & Primary Care Provider Organizations: The Results Of The 2025 OPEN MINDS Innovation Adoption Survey
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Innovative Program Profile
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Deaf Respite By Advocates: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
RFPs
- California’s Sacramento County Seeks Community Defined Wellness Practices (CDWP) For Unhoused Individuals Served In 95823
- Mississippi’s Itawamba County Seeks Comprehensive Science/ACT/Literacy/Math Diagnostic & Supplemental Program Services
- Ohio Seeks Coalition Institute Services
- Maryland’s Cecil County Seeks Stop-Loss – Medical & Prescription Services
- Ohio Seeks Medical Transport Services
- Tennessee Seeks Veteran Services Coordination Platform
- Tennessee Seeks Service Dog Training & Vocational Care Services
- North Dakota Seeks Community Mental Health Services
- Massachusetts’ City Of Boston Seeks Special Education System Of Record Services
- New York’s Erie County Seeks Sheriff’s Office Feasibility Study For Implementing A 10 Or 12-Hour Shift
Contract Awards
- Michigan’s Macomb County Awards Jail-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Services Contract To CARE Of Southeastern Michigan
- New York Awards Danielson Framework Training Services Contract To Rosa Educational Consulting, Inc.
- Nevada Awards Pharmacy Benefits Manager Services Contract To Ramsell Corporation
- Delaware’s New Castle County Awards Off-Site Program Services For 18-20 Year Olds With Disabilities Contract To Opportunity Center, Inc.
- Nevada Awards Staff Wellness Program Curriculum & Mobile App Services Contract To EmbGro
Winning Proposals
- Texas Awards Counseling Services For Residents With Intellectual & Developmental Delays Contract To Zeitgeist Expressions, Inc.
- Illinois Cancels Medical Testing Services Contract
- Colorado Awards Early Childhood Workforce Implementation Roadmap Development & Facilitation Services Contract To Thorman Strategy Group
- South Carolina’s Greenville County Cancels On-Demand Interview Screening Services Contract
- Michigan’s Macomb County Awards Jail-Based Cognitive Behavioral Group Services Contract To CARE Of Southeastern Michigan
On-Demand Webinars & Executive Roundtables
- AI In Action: Build Trust, Engagement & Impact In Human Services
- Clinical Quality In Behavioral Health: Driving Impact Through Data & Practice
- Tech-Enabled Recruiting & Retention: Best Practices For Competing For The Best Talent—Sponsored By ContinuumCloud
- AI In 2025: The Future Of Automation In Healthcare
- Elevating Behavioral Healthcare: How The Village Network Embraces Tech For Growth & Sustainability
Market Intelligence Reports
- Innovation Adoption Among Specialty Care & Primary Care Provider Organizations: The Results Of The 2025 OPEN MINDS Innovation Adoption Survey
- 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 Service Excellence Institute
August 12 – August 14, 2025 – Long Beach, California
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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
Upcoming Executive Summits
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The 2025 OPEN MINDS Aging In Place Summit
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The 2025 OPEN MINDS Health & Human Services Workforce Best Practices Summit
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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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Making Health Plan Partnerships Work: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Current Contract Optimization & Creating New Opportunities
August 12, 2025 – Long Beach, California -
Leading Top Clinical Teams: The 2025 OPEN MINDS Executive Seminar On Optimizing Clinical Performance With The Right Metrics
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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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Behavioral Health Drug Trends: 2025 Mid-Year Status Update
July 23, 2025 – Virtual Event
Upcoming Circle Elite Executive Roundtables
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Ensuring Leadership Continuity—The Coleman Health Services Case Study
July 10, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Building A Quality & Safety Infrastructure: The Harris Center Case Study
July 17, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Using Information Technology To Drive Organizational Financial Sustainability: The Hillsides Case Study
July 24, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Refining Your Optimal Leadership Structure: The Open Hearts Case Study
July 31, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Addressing Loneliness & Isolation In Individuals With I/DD & Mental Health Challenges: The Advocates Case Study
August 7, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Whole Person Care In Action: The MyCHN Case Study
August 21, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Tech Integration, From Planning To Practice: The Alexander Youth Network Case Study
August 28, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Systematically Evaluating Growth Opportunities: The Monarch Case Study
September 4, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Changing The Culture Of Access & Performance: The Diversus Health Case Study
September 11, 2025 – Virtual Event -
Governance Model For Scale: The Centerstone Case Study
September 25, 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
- Many Pennsylvania Programs For Individuals With I/DD Have Hidden Waiting Lists
- AI-Chatbot Therapists Responded Inappropriately 20% Of The Time
- Experimental Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Reduced Depression Symptoms For People With MDD & Comorbidities
- 14.5% Of Oregon Residents Delayed/Avoided Health Care In 2024 Due To Cost
- Medicare-Eligible Beneficiaries With Psychological Distress Made Fewer Outpatient Mental Health Visits
- Three Health Care Professions Ranked Among Top 10 Best Jobs
- 41% Of Current Drug Shortages Started In 2022 Or Earlier
Market Updates
- Indiana DCS Unveils Awaken Project To Overhaul Child Welfare System
- Cherokee Health Systems Rebrands As River Valley Health
- Humana’s CenterWell Business Agrees To Acquire The Villages Health In Florida
- BlueCross BlueShield Of Tennessee Winding Down Shared Health Subsidiary, With Dual Eligible Plans In Mississippi & Texas
- Craft Telemedicine Launches To Provide Telehealth Treatment & Access To Specialty Compounded Medications, Without A Subscription Model
Management Newsletter
Industry Resources
- Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Announcement Of Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates & Part C & Part D Payment Policies
- HHS EMTALA Letter To Health Care Providers
- Alabama Commission On Reentry: 2025 Committee Report: The Study Commission On Interagency Cooperation & Collaboration On The Rehabilitation Of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
- Rescinded: Reinforcement Of EMTALA Obligations Specific To Patients Who Are Pregnant Or Are Experiencing Pregnancy Loss
- Enrolled Alabama Senate Bill 138 Of 2025
- California DHCS: BrightLife Kids & Soluna Impact Updates
- Impact Of Health Care Costs On People In Oregon, 2024