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Guide Consulting Services (GCS) Highlights Mental Health Legislation and Policy Predictions for 2024, Including the SUPPORT Act Reauthorization, Social Work in Health Care, Expanding Access to Methadone, 988 Crisis Lifeline Implementation, and Legislative Deadlines.

The Hill, a top U.S. political news outlet, released its list of the corporate lobbyists, hired guns, association leaders and grassroots activists who leveraged their expertise and connections to make a difference in the nation’s capital this year.

As the push for mental health parity faces a hurdle, GCS President & CEO Al Guida highlights the challenges posed by the slow adoption of electronic health records within behavioral health care.

Guide Consulting Services (GCS) Analyzes Uncertain Legislative Outlook for the 118th Congress, Discusses Pending Behavioral Health Legislation and Impacts of Federal Rules, Amidst Potential Government Shutdown Concerns and Prospects for End-of-Year Health Care Package.

Compromise bill to lift the debt ceiling, signed by President Biden, raises concerns as GCS VP Sarah Corcoran warns of potential reductions in future mental health funding, citing the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023's impact on previously appropriated funds and potential cuts to key federal agencies over the next two fiscal years.

With a divided Congress for 2023, it’s easy to assume policymaking is over. In the GCS view, that analysis is off base for a few reasons.

Via GCS Capitol Outlook

Congress Races Against the Clock to Pass Year-End Funding Package with Historic Victories for Mental Health, as Sarah Corcoran Highlights Key Provisions and Policy Measures.

Guide Consulting Services is seeking to expand its team with a new Policy Associate - please expand this post to view full position details and application process.

The Hill, a top U.S. political news outlet, released its list of the corporate lobbyists, hired guns, association leaders and grassroots activists who leveraged their expertise and connections to make a difference in the nation’s capital this year.

Via The Hill

Each year NILE sets out to create an annual Top Lobbyist list to recognize and spotlight the amazing work done by lobbyists, PAC managers/directors, and grassroots professionals across the U.S.

Via NILE

As midterms come crashing closer, GCS’s Sarah Corcoran analyzes outstanding policy items that could pass before the 118th Congress comes into office.

Via MindSite News