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Modernizing Our Behavioral Health System - California …

(9 days ago) WEBRedesigning California's Behavioral Health System. Since 2019, California has embarked on investments and policy reforms to re-envision the mental health and substance use system, collectively known as the …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/behavioral-health-reform/

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Work Accelerates on Historic Transformation of California’s Mental

(4 days ago) WEBThe newly passed initiative builds on the Newsom Administration’s prior investments (here & here) and reforms (here & here), and will enable California to fully transform its behavioral health system for the first time in 20 years.WHY THIS MATTERS: These reforms focus billions of dollars in existing funds to prioritize Californians with the …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/03/21/work-accelerates-on-historic-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-system/

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Governor Newsom Puts Historic Mental Health - California …

(4 days ago) WEBWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: For the first time in decades, Californians will have the ability to transform the state’s mental health system – modernizing to meet the needs of all Californians.Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 326 (Eggman), modernizing the Mental Health Services Act, and Assembly Bill 531 (Irwin), a $6.38 Billion bond to …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/10/12/governor-newsom-puts-historic-mental-health-transformation-on-march-2024-ballot/

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Transformation of California’s Behavioral Health System

(4 days ago) WEBIn June, the Governor’s proposal to Modernize California’s Behavioral Health System was presented as SB 326 (Eggman) MHSA Modernization and AB 531 (Irwin) Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023 » Since then, the Administration has received dozens of letters and comments, met with implementation partners, stakeholders and …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Transformation-of-Our-Behavioral-Health-System-081523-FINAL-Read-Only.pdf

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Modernizing Our Behavioral Health System - California Health and …

(1 days ago) WEBSince 2019, California has embarked on massive investments and policy reforms to re-envision how the state treats mental health and substance use disorders, collectively known as the behavioral health system. Our ongoing re-envisioning of the behavioral health system has already seen more than $10 billion in investments that …

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2023/03/19/modernizing-our-behavioral-health-system/

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California poised to amend landmark mental health law - Los …

(Just Now) WEBTogether with the CARE Act and Newsom’s initiatives calling for the reform of mental health services funding, SB 43 is part of a wave of change coming to California’s behavioral health laws.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-15/california-poised-to-enact-key-changes-to-landmark-mental-health-law

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California lawmakers pass Newsom's mental health reform - Los …

(8 days ago) WEBThe governor’s plan, unveiled in March, seeks to reform California’s 20-year-old Mental Health Services Act. Approved by voters in 2004, the act established a 1% tax on personal income above

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-11/mental-health-gavin-newsom

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GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S TRANSFORMATION OF MENTAL …

(8 days ago) WEBThe package focuses on FOUR strategies to transform California’s behavioral health system through housing with accountability and reform with results: 1. Services for the most in need. SB 326: REFORM – This bill would modernize and reform the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), which was passed as Proposition 63 by voters in 2004. This

https://calhospital.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Updated-BHSA-Fact-Sheet.pdf

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Behavioral Health Transformation - DHCS

(3 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Transformation (BHT) is the effort that will implement the ballot initiative known as Proposition 1. BHT complements and builds on California's other major behavioral health initiatives including, but not limited to, California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal initiative, the California Behavioral Health Community-Based …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/BHT/Pages/home.aspx

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Legislature Passes Newsom’s Proposal to Retool Mental Health …

(9 days ago) WEBThe mental health act was passed as Proposition 63 by voters in 2004 and levied a tax of 1% on income above $1 million, known as the “millionaire’s tax.”. That money then flowed from the state to counties for use in five mental health areas, including community support, prevention, and facilities. Funding changes year to year, but the tax

https://californiahealthline.org/news/article/legislature-passes-newsoms-proposal-to-retool-mental-health-services-act/

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CalAIM Behavioral Health Payment Reform - DHCS

(6 days ago) WEBFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Last update 2/27/24. The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is implementing a Behavioral Health Payment Reform initiative on July 1, 2023. The initiative will change the way DHCS reimburses counties for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), Drug Medi-Cal (DMC), and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Documents/CalAIM-Payment-Reform-Frequently-Asked-Questions.pdf

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Newsom proposes sweeping mental health reform in California

(5 days ago) WEBA key component of Newsom’s plan is to reform the Mental Health Services Act of 2004, which was approved by voters under Proposition 63 to establish a 1% income tax on millionaires in California

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-19/newsom-mental-health-housing-bond-measure-services-counties-substance-use-treatment

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New California Law Aims to Force People With Mental Illness or

(9 days ago) WEBThe law is designed to make it easier for authorities to provide care to people with untreated mental illness or addictions to alcohol and drugs, many of whom are homeless. The bill was aimed in

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2023-10-10/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-bill-expanding-conservatorship-law

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California moves faster to transform mental health system for all, …

(9 days ago) WEBDETAILS: The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has issued its bond guidance for behavioral health treatment beds and sites (for $3.3 billion, or 75%, of the $4.4 billion overall, for Launch Ready projects), with the request for application to be posted this summer. Additionally, the California Health and Human Services Agency, …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/05/14/california-moves-faster-to-transform-mental-health-system-for-all-with-urgent-focus-on-most-seriously-ill-homeless/

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CALIFORNIA TAKES KEY STEP IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH …

(7 days ago) WEBBH-CONNECT is a key component of my Administration’s broader, multi-year behavioral health agenda and historic transformation of behavioral health services in California.” Said . DHCS Director Michelle Baass, “We are seeking approval to expand access to and . strengthen the continuum of community -based behavioral health …

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/formsandpubs/publications/oc/Documents/2023/23-41-BH-CONNECT-10-20-23.pdf

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Key Highlights to Legislative Budget Plan

(6 days ago) WEBUnder this reform, a portion of any projected surplus will be deposited eliminate over $2.4 billion in annual new health investments scheduled to take effect January 1, 2025. Instead, the new investments will be delayed one year Rejects cuts to California Youth Apprenticeship, California Youth Leadership Corps, and High Road Training

https://sbud.senate.ca.gov/system/files/2024-05/key-highlights-joint-budget-plan-05292024new.pdf

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The Observer: Public Health merger problem needs to un-happen

(6 days ago) WEBWhile I’m pleased to report that I was successful in resolving the Brown Act mess relative to a confusing proposed administrative merger of Public Health and Behavioral Health (formally Mental

https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2024/06/01/the-observer-public-health-merger-problem-needs-to-un-happen/

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SB 828 Bill Analysis - slper.senate.ca.gov

(4 days ago) WEBSB 828 is an urgency measure that moves the start date of the health care minimum wage by one month to July 1, 2024. This aligns SB 525 with the budget year and allows the Legislature to continue discussions with the Administration and technical changes to ensure health care workers get their raises.”.

https://slper.senate.ca.gov/system/files/2024-05/sb-828-slper-analysis.pdf

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Categories - California Health and Human Services

(7 days ago) WEB“The Governor’s proposals to modernize California’s behavioral health system look to pull every lever that government has at its disposal and builds on the reforms and investments we have The ballot would also include an amendment to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), leading to at least $1 billion every year in local assistance

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/blog/2023/03/20/calhhs-leaders-statement-on-governors-proposal-to-modernize-behavioral-health-services/

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Newsom takes on insurance crisis with controversial new bill

(6 days ago) WEBBy Jillian D’Onfro Published May 30, 2024 • 3:18pm. Gov. Gavin Newsom just released part of his solution to California’s home insurance crisis, and it boils down to a push to allow carriers to move faster to raise rates. As the state has faced a dramatic exodus of insurance companies —with some pausing new policies and others pulling

https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/30/california-insurance-crisis-new-newsom-trailer-bill/

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Sunday letters: Providing relief to state retirees; RI's behavioral

(6 days ago) WEBRep. Patricia Serpa’s bill H 8193 is the only legislation which would provide meaningful relief for thousands of elderly retirees. It requests from the pension fund $30 million to provide a 3%

https://www.providencejournal.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/05/26/sunday-letters-pension-reforms-day-of-reckoning-ris-behavioral-health-system/73736604007/

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Illinois passes prior authorization reform bill

(6 days ago) WEBThe Illinois General Assembly has passed a pair of health insurance reform bills, which Gov. JB Pritzker has indicated he will sign. On May 25, the Illinois House passed legislation that will ban prior authorization for admission for inpatient psychiatric services, beginning in 2026. Payers will also be required to publish all services that

https://www.beckerspayer.com/policy-updates/illinois-passes-prior-authorization-reform-bill.html

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Governor Newsom & Legislative Partners Unveil - California …

(5 days ago) WEBHousing with Accountability. Reform with Results. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom and Legislative leaders are proposing a $4.68 billion bond and modernization of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) for the March 2024 ballot, which together would provide California the resources needed to build 10,000 new beds …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/06/20/governor-newsom-legislative-partners-unveil-transformation-of-californias-mental-health-services-act/

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Training Social Work Master’s Students for Integrated Health Care

(6 days ago) WEBStudents that participated in the project achieved statistically significant levels of improvement from pre- to posttests with large effect sizes on the Behavioral Health Consultant Core Competency Tool skills (n = 93, Cohen’s d = -1.752, t(92) = -16.894, p < .001) and the Team Skills Scale (n = 94, Cohen’s d = -1.558, t(93) = -15.101, p

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08841233.2024.2344469

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Argentina Markets Keep Wary Eye on Milei Reform Bill Hold-Ups

(1 days ago) WEBThe reform package, ranging from plans to privatize state bodies to measures to encourage investment, is a key plank in Milei's plans to fix the economy with inflation near 300%, myriad capital

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-05-27/argentina-markets-keep-wary-eye-on-milei-reform-bill-hold-ups

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Mexico Front-Runner Sheinbaum Aims to Reform Water-Heavy …

(9 days ago) WEBMEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Claudia Sheinbaum, front-runner in Mexico's presidential race, aims to overhaul water governance in the agriculture sector, the top user of the country's scarce supply

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-23/mexico-front-runner-sheinbaum-aims-to-reform-water-heavy-agriculture-sector

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Modernizing California’s Behavioral Health System

(8 days ago) WEBDedicate 30% in local MHSA funding for housing interventions for people living with serious mental illness/serious emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness. 30% is approximately $1 billion but will vary year to year. Funding could be used for full spectrum of housing services and supports, rental

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Modernizing-Our-Behavioral-Health-System-v4.pdf

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Four Years After George Floyd Killing, Police Reform Slow to Follow

(Just Now) WEBThe 22-year-old’s death sparked protests and calls for reform. It also led to a new more stringent use-of-force law in California. Yet, no comprehensive change emerged on a national level.

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-25/four-years-after-george-floyd-killing-police-reform-slow-to-follow

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California bill would protect teachers amid school gender debates

(7 days ago) WEBCalifornia goes to court to settle school divide. April 15, 2024. “Nothing ever was infringing on the parent-child relationship. Nothing is today, and nothing would be with this bill enacted

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-22/california-bill-seeks-to-protect-teachers-amid-school-gender-notification-policies-and-lawsuits

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GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S TRANSFORMATION OF MENTAL …

(Just Now) WEBThe behavioral health modernization package will go to the voters for approval on the March 2024 ballot, after consideration and approval by the Legislature and Governor Newsom’s signature. SB 326: REFORM REFORMING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE FUNDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THOSE WITH THE MOST SERIOUS ILLNESS …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FACT-SHEET-Transforming-Mental-Health-Services.pdf

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A low-carb diet may help IBS as much as tricky - Health News …

(4 days ago) WEBChang also noted that behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, which the new research did not study, can reduce IBS symptoms. Some doctors are now prescribing apps that offer mind-body support. Diets are not for everyone, Chang added. She would not put a patient with disordered eating on an elimination diet, for …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2024-05-30/a-low-carb-diet-may-help-ibs-as-much-as-tricky-elimination-diets-and-more-than-drugs

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Policy Brief: Understanding California’s Recent Behavioral …

(2 days ago) WEBBehavioral Health Continuum. Policy Brief: Understanding California’s Recent Behavioral Health Reform Efforts 3. Increasing Access by Building Workforce, Infra. structure. Undergirding all of California’s behavioral health efforts are investments to build the pipeline of providers and the physical infrastructure needed for these services

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CalHHS-Behavioral-Health-Roadmap-_-ADA-03.02.23.pdf

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Chinese Companies Rush to Hike Dividends, Buy Back Shares in …

(8 days ago) WEBBill Gates Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks The top-heavy Gates portfolio continues to rack up gains by leaning on tech giants and industrial stalwarts. Brian O'Connell May 22, 2024

https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2024-05-29/chinese-companies-rush-to-hike-dividends-buy-back-shares-in-japan-style-reform

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Governor Newsom Proposes Modernization of California’s …

(4 days ago) WEB$1.6 billion proposed to implement the California Behavioral Health Community-Based Continuum Demonstration to strengthen services and supports for those who are at risk of homelessness, incarceration and foster care placements. $50 million for the California Veterans Health Initiative (CVHI) for veteran suicide prevention and …

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/19/governor-newsom-proposes-modernization-of-californias-behavioral-health-system-and-more-mental-health-housing/

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Germany's Scholz, France's Macron Urge Reform on 'Mortal' Europe

(6 days ago) WEBUS News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics

https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-05-27/germanys-scholz-frances-macron-urge-reform-on-mortal-europe

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Transformation of California’s Behavioral Health System

(3 days ago) WEBReform with Results. Behavioral Health Task Force Workshop June 27, 2023 2pm – 4pm. California’s Behavioral Health System. » The updated proposal is reflected in •SB 326 (Eggman) – MHSA Modernization •AB 531 (Irwin) – Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2023 10. 3 Key Elements for Today’s Workshop 1.

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BHTF-Workshop-BH-Transformation_062723-FINAL-ADA.pdf

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Shingles Vaccination in Medicare Part D After Inflation Reduction …

(7 days ago) WEBAlthough vaccinations prevent morbidity and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries, uptake of vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices covered by Medicare Part D (ie, shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and hepatitis A and B) is suboptimal. 1 Unlike commercially insured …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2819156

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