Advancing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Clinical and Policy Innovations Amid a Changing Landscape

Join Manatt Health in a four-part webinar series exploring the innovations and policy changes impacting states, providers and patients as they advance mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. ET

10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. PT

A new wave of clinical innovation is reshaping the treatment landscape for individuals with complex and difficult to treat illness such as schizophrenia and opioid use disorder, creating opportunities to improve outcomes, expand access to care, and address persistent treatment gaps. As emerging therapies gain traction, important questions remain about how to ensure these innovations reach the people who need them, including opportunities for coverage and reimbursement, both by private insurance and Medicare/Medicaid, as well as real-world implementation challenges.

In this one-hour virtual panel discussion, moderated by Manatt Health, panelists will examine the latest treatment innovations across digital health and pharmaceutical therapies, share real-world experiences with implementation and coverage, and explore strategies to advance access, quality, and outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries living with serious mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. ET

10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. PT

The need for meaningful, actionable quality measurement has never been greater. Yet behavioral health measurement continues to lag behind physical health, creating challenges for accountability, quality improvement, and the ability to assess outcomes that matter most to people living with behavioral health needs. In this one-hour virtual panel discussion, moderated by Manatt Health, national and state leaders will explore the current landscape of behavioral health quality measurement, emerging innovations, lessons from California's groundbreaking initiatives, and opportunities to ensure that lived experience is reflected in the measures used to drive better outcomes.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2026

12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. ET

9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. PT

Starting in 2027, new federal Medicaid eligibility and work requirements will put health coverage at risk for millions of Americans. For people living with serious mental illness and substance use disorders, these changes may create compounding challenges, as many already face barriers to maintaining coverage and accessing treatment. States, providers, and community organizations are now grappling with how to preserve access to care in the face of growing fiscal and operational pressures.

In this timely webinar, leaders from across the mental health and substance use disorder treatment fields will discuss what these changes mean in practice, how states are preparing for the coming cuts and coverage disruptions, and how providers are adapting to protect patients and sustain critical services. While the challenges ahead are significant, the discussion will also examine where opportunities may exist to drive innovation, improve coordination, and build more resilient systems of care.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2026

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. ET

10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. PT

Despite significant investments in mental health and substance use disorder services, too many people living with these illnesses still struggle to access coordinated, effective care. States continue to face persistent challenges in reaching individuals with the most complex needs, while growing demand, workforce shortages, and fragmented delivery systems place increasing strain on programs and providers.

In this one-hour virtual panel discussion, moderated by Manatt Health, leading national experts will spotlight the next generation of mental health and substance use policy innovation. From new Medicaid authorities, including the 1915(c)(11) option, to emerging community-based treatments, panelists will explore the tools and strategies states can consider to better serve people with complex illnesses.

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