WEBINAR

In the wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a.k.a. H.R.1—behavioral health and SUD leaders are facing an onslaught of new funding pressures, administrative complexity, and operational uncertainty. This session will focus less on the flashy headlines about impacts to the Medicaid system—and more on what executive teams can do now to protect client access, sustain the workforce, and strengthen care quality. We’ll unpack:

• Projected downstream effects of the bill (including increases in uncompensated care and higher-acuity demand);
• Decisions that become harder when Medicaid dollars tighten; and
• What “realistic readiness” looks like ahead of key H.R.1 implementation dates.

We’ll also explore some of the bright spots in the new legislation—like emerging funding pathways for rural transformation—and how leaders can use data, partnerships, and technology to reduce burden without compromising care. Expect candid discussion, concrete next steps, and questions designed to spark executive-level planning.