Strengthening CCBHC & Managed Care Collaboration, Part 2: CCBHCs and Financial Sustainability

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 health outcomes across populations.

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 2: CCBHCs and Financial Sustainability

This session explores prospective payment system (PPS) design and implementation decisions. Panelists will discuss:

• The potential impact on MCO finances
• Common misunderstanding about the PPS model
• Strategies for addressing uncompensated care for non-Medicaid populations

Speakers

• Joe Parks, MD, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
• Caryn Swartz, PMP, FTI Consulting
• Scott Banken, CPA, FTI Consulting
• Nina Marshall, MSW, Oak Street Outcomes

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