USHCS Perspectives

USHCS Perspectives: A Structured Stakeholder Analysis
National Council for Behavioral Health
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)

USHCS PERSPECTIVES: A STRUCTURED STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH This paper will provide an overview of a stakeholder in the U.S. Health Care Sector as well as identify the stakeholder organization’s perspective and then describe the leadership and management in this organization.
The National Council for Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that is committed to ensuring that the more than eight million Americans living with mental health and substance use disorders have access to comprehensive, high-quality care that gives them
These members are healthcare organizations and management entities that provide treatment and support within their community. Every year they provide billions of dollars for psychiatric crisis services; addiction prevention programs; outpatient medication and psychotherapy; community education; and rehabilitation to name a few. These services are funded through federal, state and local grants; Medicaid; Medicare; and commercial insurance. Affiliate members of the National Council for Behavioral Health are healthcare vendors that offer a wide range of services and products, such as accreditation; consultant and technical assistance; insurance; managed care; health information technology systems; and pharmacy. The key health care issue of this stakeholder and its members is ensuring that adults and children have access to mental health and substance use treatment. On behalf of the millions of Americans that struggle with mental health and substance use disorders, they advocate for policies that will ensure these individuals have access to the needed services. With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Council created a timeline for implementation of the major provisions in the ACA.
From a provider perspective, National Council Members employ administrators, clinical and para-professionals, peer counselors, and support staff. From the payer perspective, affiliate members provide insurance for providers. From the product developer perspective, other affiliate members provide products and services related to health information technology systems. They share common goals with Mental Health America, and see the importance of continuing education for behavioral health professionals as evidenced by their partnering with the University of Southern California School of Social Work. Linda Rosenberg is a professional with many years’ experience in behavioral health. Her commitment to those in need of behavioral health and substance use treatment, along with her organizational skills and responsibilities, enable her to meet the needs of the