As four of the largest behavioral healthcare organizations in Washington state, we’re closely monitoring potential risks to funding at both the federal and state levels. The proposed budget cuts could significantly impact our organizations, the services we deliver, as well as the communities who rely on us most. Given our position as providers, we want …
AI solutions take administrative and data-entry work off mental health providers’ plates – giving them more time and energy to connect with clients Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves across our business and online lives, and it’s having a major impact in health care. The promise of AI in community behavioral health could have a …
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Workforce shortages are a national issue affecting American businesses of every size and industry, and Washinton’s behavioral health care industry is no exception. According to a survey by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health, turnover rates for community behavioral health organizations range from 28 to 32 percent, and timelines for hiring master’s level positions average …
At Fourfront Contributor, advocating for statewide adoption of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model has been one of our top priorities for years. We believe the model represents a long-term solution for building a more effective and sustainable community behavioral health system in Washington state. On January 8, 2025, SAMHSA awarded our state …
State of Reform discussed Fourfront Contributor’s advocacy efforts with three of its members—Jodi Daly (CEO of Comprehensive Healthcare), Jeff Thomas (CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health), and Tom Sebastian (CEO of Compass Health) in this Q&A. State of Reform: As an organization that is driven toward improving behavioral health outcomes for Washingtonians, what does Fourfront Contributor believe …
