Strengthening CCBHC & Managed Care Collaboration, Part 1: Leadership, Engagement and Education

Nearly a decade into the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) movement, states, providers and managed care organizations (MCOs) are still discovering how to combine their complementary strengths to improve access, quality and population health outcomes.

This three-part webinar series features expert panelists unpacking key lessons from the National Council’s new paper, CCBHC & Managed Care Collaboration: A Guidebook for State and Managed Care Leaders. Each session will highlight practical strategies and real-world insights to support stronger, more effective partnerships across systems.

Part 1: Leadership, Engagement and Education

This opening session explores the foundational elements required to build successful collaboration between states, health plans and CCBHCs. Panelists will discuss:

• The leadership roles of states and managed care organizations
• Capacity-building needed to support meaningful engagement
• Strategies to move stakeholders from siloed actors to aligned partners

Speakers

• Nina Marshall, Oak Street Outcomes
• Tori Gildred, Molina Healthcare of WA
• Lisa Tse, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
• Natalie Cook, Missouri Behavioral Health Council

Attendees will leave with actionable insights to strengthen collaboration and improve program planning and execution.