Legislative & Policy Engagement

Through partnerships with lawmakers, Medicaid agencies, and industry groups, we design and advocate for behavioral health programs that improve long-term care outcomes.

What We Do

  • Secure Reimbursement Pathways: We advocate for state-funded behavioral health programs that are financially viable, clinically effective, and scalable across long-term care environments.

  • Testify & Educate
    Our leadership team provides direct testimony, presents impact data, and advises on legislation to ensure programs align with true facility needs.

  • Partner with State Agencies
    We work hand-in-hand with health departments and Medicaid teams to develop, launch, and improve behavioral health initiatives tailored to their state.

  • Drive Program Expansion
    Our advocacy has led to first-in-the-nation models—like the Kansas Medicaid behavioral add-on initiative—helping expand access to specialized care.

Advocacy & Testimony

  • Bill Treese, Testifying in Texas

  • Dr. Kristi Kovacs, Lobbying in Kansas

  • Dr. Imecca Akpa, Testifying in Washington

  • Dr. Kristi Kovacs, Lobbying in North Dakota

Behavioral Health Advocacy Tracker📍

  • Arizona

    ADHS-approved Memory Care Training launched in partnership with Bryan University and AHCA.

  • Utah

    Add-on payment increased from $7.52 to an enhanced two-tiered payment model, the program will be launching in 2026

  • Kansas

    Secured $3.8M in annual behavioral health funding — SB125 signed into law.

  • Oregon

    First clinical encounter completed — services officially launched in 2025

BHS Advocacy
Leads to a Historic First in Kansas

Behavioral Health Solutions played a pivotal role in the passage of SB125, Kansas’s first Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement initiative for nursing facilities. As one of the first approved providers, BHS is proud to lead the charge in delivering specialized psychiatric care and documentation support under this groundbreaking funding model.