Evidence-based practices improve outcomes, reduce costs, and strengthen system performance. This article explores why inconsistent adoption across health plans persists and what it takes to scale EBPs effectively across behavioral health systems.
Category Archives: Evidence-based Practices (EBPs)
Beyond the Manual
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) are the foundation of the behavioral healthcare system in the US today. There is a robust bank of research and data on these practices and they are rigorously evaluated and proven to work. Yet, for these powerful tools to truly serve all, especially historically underserved communities, such as those in rural areas, lower-income households, people of color and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) communities, a crucial step is often overlooked: cultural adaptation.
Leading Change Through Implementation Science
CIBHS is the Third-Party Administrator for the CYBHI Scaling Evidence-Based and Community-Defined Practices grant program, we use implementation science within Learning Collaboratives to support nearly 400 grantees. By integrating equity and organizational readiness, the initiative helps expand effective EBP and CDEP adoption to improve behavioral health access and outcomes for children, youth (0–25), and families across California.