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What is COi?
mhca was founded on the idea of working together to develop novel solutions to shared problems and to recognize and respond to unique opportunities. In pursuit of this mission, we are pleased to introduce you to a new group, exclusively for mhca CEOs and their c-suite executive members, called the Center of Innovation (COi).
This group, developed in partnership with NextGen Healthcare, will be dedicated to creating purpose-driven disruption around topics ranging from financial viability in integrated delivery models, aligning and strengthening data infrastructures, improving population health, whole-person care models and championing alternative payment models.
In the COi, members will have the opportunity to leverage an “open source playbook” of next-generation best practices and foster partnerships with integrated care organizations (including, CCBHCs, FQHCs and look-alikes), and community organizations to sustain outcomes.
For each play, the COi Playbook will help you:
- Understand the Play (Problem, Play and Payoff)
- Run the Play (Mindset, Skillset and Toolset)
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How Do I Become a Member and When Do We Meet?
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Space is limited and invite only! Fill out the form at the top of this page to become a member. Once you are accepted, we will send you a welcome email and details on how to register for the upcoming meetings. The COi members will meet both virtually and in-person as well as have access to all drafts of the COi Playbook and exclusive quarterly newsletters and content throughout the year.
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Virtual Meetings:
- August 15, 2024 | COi Kickoff Meeting | Recording
- September 19, 2024 | Topic: Financial Viability |Recap Article | Recording
- December 12, 2024 | Topic: Championing Alternative Payment Models | Recap Article | Recording
- April 9, 2025 | Topic: Improving Population Health | Recap Article | Recording
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In-Person Meetings
- August 21, 2024 | Providence, RI | Topic: Financial Viability |Recap Article
- October 29, 2024 | Scottsdale, AZ | Topic: Aligning & Strengthening Data Infrastructures |Recap Article
- February 25, 2025 | Clearwater, FL | Topic: Whole-Person Care Models |Recap Article
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COi Resource Library
The COi Playbook: A Living Resource for Innovation in Behavioral Health
We’re excited to share the updated COi Playbook, a practical guide built from a year of collaboration, insight-sharing, and real-world experience across the behavioral health community.
Covering core topics like financial viability, data infrastructure, whole-person care, alternative payment models, and population health management, the playbook translates COi conversations into actionable strategies your teams can apply.
Each section offers practical takeaways and tools aligned with the challenges and opportunities you face today. Whether you're just beginning or refining your approach, the COi Playbook is designed to support your journey toward innovation, integration, and impact.
NextGen Healthcare and Mental Health Corporations of America Launch Center of Innovation to Empower Behavioral Health Organizations
Leading Healthtech Company and Esteemed Behavioral Health Association Unveil New Platform for Elevating Standards of Care Delivery
July 25, 2024 09:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time
NextGen Healthcare and Mental Health Corporations of America (mhca) are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind Center of Innovation (COi) that will promote best practices in behavioral health care delivery and provide educational resources for industry leaders—elevating standards of care nationwide.
A prominent national association of behavioral healthcare organizations, mhca has been equipping industry leaders with education, resources, and networking opportunities since 1984. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, behavioral health teams are experiencing new challenges as business models shift and a shortage of behavioral health professionals persists. mhca and NextGen Healthcare, a leading provider of innovative healthcare technology and data solutions, recognized the need for an “open-source playbook” of best practices and a forum for industry leaders to exchange ideas and evaluate solutions to shared problems.