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A HiQuity-selected forecast list of federal funding opportunities, including details on estimated total funding, number of awards, forecasted post dates, descriptions, and eligibility requirements for various behavioral and mental health, and substance use disorder programs, as of April 1, 2026.

This March 2026 Monthly Medicaid Medicare Newsletter for behavioral health & social service providers focuses on implementing CY 2026 Medicare, updated CMS Telehealth guidance, and Medicaid Managed Care requirements. It also includes a definitive Leadership Action Checklist and our Top 5 Operational Priorities for Q2 2026 for network adequacy, compliance, and encounter data quality.

This month's Medicaid Medicare Newsletter features an analysis of December 2025 Medicare and Medicaid policy shifts, including CMS CY 2026 final rules, dual telehealth standards, rising MCO data expectations, and state readiness for 2027 work requirements. This issue provides essential compliance and strategic action items for behavioral health and social service providers.

This October 2025 Medicaid & Medicare Monthly Newsletter highlights federal policy volatility (Part D redesign, work requirement exemptions, overturned provider tax rule) and crucial state-level updates, including Georgia's Pathways to Coverage extension and North Carolina's Medicaid rate cuts. Get practical guidance for providers on financial planning, EHR integration, and payer engagement.

Health plan consolidation is shifting the balance of power—leaving many behavioral health nonprofits with less leverage and greater financial risk. This blog explores why consolidation matters and offers actionable strategies to respond. From data-driven negotiations to coalition building and selective contracting, it provides a clear path for nonprofits to strengthen payer relationships and stay mission-aligned in a concentrated market.