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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)

Digital Poster Presentations

Poster 19 - A Simplified Framework to State CCBHC Program Implementation

Monday, April 27, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Screen 10, Exhibit Hall Poster Pavilion
Discuss a framework that simplifies the process of going from the community needs assessment to successful application and implementation of CCBHC programs, linking the Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to state goals, to the scope of services and selected evidence-based practices to payment with a focus on improved access, availability, participation, quality and value. Explore ways to leverage clinic CNA's to justify CCBHC Costing Reporting and as a gap analysis to effectively implement the CCBHC program consistent with SAMHA CCBHC Certification Requirements.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the key decisions for developing, maintaining and sustaining a CCBHC program in Medicaid.
  • Demonstrate the role of the clinic Community Needs Assessments as a gap analysis that substantiates CCBHC costs within the CCBHC cost report.
  • Analyze the decision tree for states new to CCBHCs, key considerations for transitioning from the demonstration to a state plan amendment, and maintaining a sustainable CCBHC program.