Workforce Solutions Jam | From Policy to Practice: Preparing Providers for Implementation

Workforce Solutions Jam | From Policy to Practice: Preparing Providers for Implementation

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 10:00 am PT / 11:00 am MT / 12:00 pm CT / 1:00 pm ET
Event Length: One Hour

This webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL), The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and Health Management Associates (HMA). 

Series Overview:  

H.R.1 introduces significant changes to Medicaid that will shape the behavioral health landscape in the years ahead. As states begin implementing new requirements and organizations prepare for evolving operational and workforce considerations, behavioral health leaders will need practical strategies to support access to care, strengthen organizational readiness, and sustain their workforce. 

This three-part webinar series will help behavioral health providers, association leaders, and workforce stakeholders understand key provisions of H.R.1, prepare for implementation, and develop approaches for leading through change.  

Participants will gain insights, practical tools, and real-world examples to help their organizations adapt while remaining focused on their mission and the communities they serve. 

Webinar description: Understanding H.R.1 is only the first step. Behavioral health organizations must now translate policy changes into practical strategies that support clients while managing new operational demands. Drawing on lessons from states and providers with experience implementing similar requirements, this session will explore approaches to eligibility support, workflow design, and employment-focused recovery services that can help organizations prepare for what lies ahead. 

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify strategies for helping clients navigate eligibility changes and maintain Medicaid coverage. 
• Apply lessons learned from previous state implementation efforts related to work requirements and reporting processes. 
• Explore operational approaches that reduce administrative burden while supporting client access and engagement. 

Audience: We welcome all who are interested in key provisions of H.R.1. The material is primarily structured to provide maximum value to behavioral health providers, association leaders, and workforce stakeholders. 

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Background

The Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration through the Workforce Solutions Partnership. The partnership is leveraging Collective Impact to address the workforce crisis, and using a cross-sector approach to address the long-standing challenges for expanding and solidifying the behavioral health workforce.

The Workforce Solutions Partnership is the name for the partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Health Management Associates and the College for Behavioral Health Leadership. The Center for Workforce Solutions continues to operate as an initiative of the National Council.

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