Season 3, Episode 2: Preparing for the H.R.1 Era in Behavioral Health

In this follow-up to our widely downloaded episode providing an overview of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), host Dr. Denny Morrison sits down with Katherine Seibel, MSSW, Federal Policy and Regulatory Strategist, and Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy and Advocacy Strategist, both with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, to unpack what they’ve learned about OBBBA (also known as H.R.1) in the months following its passage—and how behavioral health leaders can prepare for the legislation’s phased implementation.From the Medicaid work requirements slated to take effect in 2027 to the provider-tax rollbacks that will reshape safety-net funding in the coming years, this conversation goes beyond the main headlines to explore practical steps organizations can take to prepare for the short-, mid-, and long-term realities of the post-H.R.1 landscape.