“National Council Initiative Helps Agencies Improve Access to Mental Health Services”

Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2008 in News Articles, Uncategorized | 0 comments

"National Council and member CEOs provide insights into how they are increasing access to mental health and addictions services in tough times through the application of proven business models and process improvement techniques. " - with Linda Rosenberg, Noel Clark, and Faith Richie in Mental Health Weekly, October 28, 2008

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Charles Ingoglia, of The National Council, Presentation at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference

Posted by admin on Oct 23, 2008 in Trainings | 0 comments

CBHC thanks Charles Ingoglia, MSW, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, for presenting in October at the CBHC Annual Training Conference.  His presentation focused on:

-Opportunities and Challenges for Behavioral Healthcare

-2008 National Healthcare Debate

-National Council Public Policy and the State of Medicaid

-Taking Charge – Relationships, Quality and Communications

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION , Thanks again, Chuck!

Colorado’s Mental Health System Honors Innovation, Commitment

Posted by admin on Oct 21, 2008 in News Articles | 0 comments

Standout programs and individuals working to improve Colorado’s Mental Health System were recognized recently at the 2008 CBHC Annual Training Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.  Awards were given to outstanding programs in both clinical and non-clinical areanas of mental health and to outstanding board members from accross the state.

Click here to learn more about the award winners

1 Roof, All Juvenile Services

Posted by admin on Oct 14, 2008 in News Articles | 0 comments

Jefferson County has taken a huge step in streamlining the process for how the county manages and supports at-risk juveniles and their families…"Every agency and county department that interacts with troubled juveniles has been brought together in a new county building across West Sixth Avenue from the Denver Federal Center."

Read the entire Denver Post article here

Mental Health Parity Bill Enacted – Milliman Bulletin, October 7, 2008

Posted by admin on Oct 14, 2008 in Research/Publications | 0 comments

Congress has passed long awaited provisions, within the "Emergency Economic Stabilization Act", requiring employer-sponsored health plans to provide true parity for mental health benefits.  A Client Action Bulletin released by actuarial firm Milliman, explains the parity benefit, and details two other measures that could impact employer health plan responsibilities. 

Read the Milliman Bulletin