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Clara Martin and Rutland lead CCBHC certification efforts; providers warn of federal funding uncertainty
Summary
Two agencies are in CCBHC certification while four more will follow; presenters said CCBHC can broaden services and improve parity with FQHCs but cautioned that federal funding levels and reporting requirements pose risks.
Representatives from designated agencies told legislators that certified community behavioral health centers (CCBHCs) can expand integrated care — including co‑occurring treatment, primary‑care coordination and peer services — but agencies are watching federal funding and reporting demands closely.
Christie Everett, operations director at Clara Martin Center, described CCBHC certification as a framework that formalizes integrated, whole‑person care and requires…
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