Performance & Quality Improvement

Helping behavioral health organizations improve quality through data-driven decision making.

The Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) division establishes data standards, advances data quality, and promotes continuous improvement across behavioral health systems. Using the Behavioral Healthcare Performance Measurement System (BHPMS), PQI provides organizations with timely, reliable performance information that supports evaluation, comparison, and quality improvement initiatives.

Public Behavioral Health Agencies – State Profiles

Providing trusted information on public behavioral health systems across the United States.

NRI's State Profiles provide a comprehensive view of how states organize, fund, and deliver public behavioral health services. Policymakers, agency leaders, researchers, and healthcare administrators rely on these profiles to understand system structures, compare approaches, and identify emerging trends. Using consistent and reliable information from all states and territories, State Profiles serve as a valuable resource for planning, policy development, and system improvement.

Criminal Justice & Behavioral Health Research

Advancing solutions at the intersection of behavioral health and justice systems.

NRI conducts research and provides technical assistance focused on improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs who interact with the criminal justice system. Our work helps state agencies, policymakers, providers, and community partners better understand challenges, identify effective interventions, and support evidence-informed practices. Through research, data analysis, and collaboration with national partners, NRI contributes to efforts that improve access to treatment, reduce system fragmentation, and promote recovery-oriented approaches.

First Episode Psychosis

Supporting early intervention and recovery through coordinated specialty care.

NRI supports state agencies, providers, and stakeholders working to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing First Episode Psychosis (FEP). Early identification and treatment can significantly improve long-term recovery, quality of life, and community participation. Through technical assistance, data collection, program support, and dissemination of best practices, NRI helps organizations strengthen Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs and expand access to evidence-based services.

Practice Areas

Performance & Quality Improvement

Helping behavioral health organizations improve quality through data-driven decision making. The Performance & Quality Improvement (PQI) division establishes data standards, advances data quality, and promotes continuous improvement across behavioral health systems.

Using the Behavioral Healthcare Performance Measurement System (BHPMS), PQI provides organizations with timely, reliable performance information that supports evaluation, comparison, and quality improvement initiatives.

Public Behavioral Health Agencies – State Profiles

Providing trusted information on public behavioral health systems across the United States. NRI's State Profiles provide a comprehensive view of how states organize, fund, and deliver public behavioral health services. Policymakers, agency leaders, researchers, and healthcare administrators rely on these profiles to understand system structures, compare approaches, and identify emerging trends.

Using consistent and reliable information from all states and territories, State Profiles serve as a valuable resource for planning, policy development, and system improvement.

Criminal Justice & Behavioral Health Research

Advancing solutions at the intersection of behavioral health and justice systems NRI conducts research and provides technical assistance focused on improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs who interact with the criminal justice system. Our work helps state agencies, policymakers, providers, and community partners better understand challenges, identify effective interventions, and support evidence-informed practices.

Through research, data analysis, and collaboration with national partners, NRI contributes to efforts that improve access to treatment, reduce system fragmentation, and promote recovery-oriented approaches.