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Georgia Code § 37-3-41 (2020) - Justia Law

(4 days ago) WEB2020 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health Chapter 3 - Examination, Treatment, etc., for Mental Illness Law reviews. - For survey article on criminal law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 89 (2007). Probate judge does not have a mandatory duty to issue the order for transportation of mentally ill persons. 1977 Op. Att'y Gen. No. U77-64. RESEARCH

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-37/chapter-3/article-3/part-1/section-37-3-41/

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Transportation of patients generally, Ga. Code - Casetext

(6 days ago) WEBSection 37-3-101 - Transportation of patients generally (a) The governing authority of the county where the patient is found or located shall arrange for initial emergency transport of a patient to an emergency receiving facility. Except as otherwise authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county of the patient's …

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Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-41 FindLaw

(3 days ago) WEBGeorgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-41. (a) Any physician within this state may execute a certificate stating that he or she has personally examined a person within the preceding 48 hours and found that, based upon observations set forth in the certificate, such person appears to be a mentally ill person requiring involuntary treatment.

https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-37-mental-health/ga-code-sect-37-3-41/

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Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-7-101 FindLaw

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health § 37-7-101. (a) The governing authority of the county where the patient is found or located shall arrange for initial emergency transport of the patient to an emergency receiving facility. Except as otherwise authorized under subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county of the patient's residence

https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-37-mental-health/ga-code-sect-37-7-101/

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Georgia Code § 37-4-61 (2020) - Justia Law

(7 days ago) WEBJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. 2020 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health Chapter 4 - Habilitation of the Developmentally Disabled Generally Article 3 - Placement, Transfer, and Transportation of Developmentally Disabled Persons Undergoing Habilitation, Generally § 37-4-61. Transportation of Clients Generally

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-37/chapter-4/article-3/section-37-4-61/

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Georgia House Bill 1013 Legislative Report - Georgia …

(6 days ago) WEBHouse ill 1013 (H 1013), ^The Mental Health Parity Act was signed into law by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on April 4, 2022. With an effective date of July 1, 2022, the law enacts several policy changes related to behavioral health care in Georgia. Specifically, the law states that: ^The department [DCH] shall undertake a study of the

https://dch.georgia.gov/document/document/dch-house-bill-1013-report-01-18-23/download

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How Georgia’s new mental health law works - The Atlanta Journal

(6 days ago) WEBThe new law favors the judgment of the mental health professional treating the patient. If an insurance company seeks to deny mental health coverage, the denial must be based on standards that are

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/how-georgias-new-mental-health-law-works/BM47U2UTG5F7PLPD335APKFB5M/

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Georgia Sheriffs’ Mental Health Tr

(6 days ago) WEB(southeast Georgia), and they were asked to provide mental health transport records that occurred during the study period of August 1, 2023, through October 31, 2023. Of those thirty invitees, seventeen ultimately participated and fifteen provided mental health transport data for review. Two of those

https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/document/reports/240212bh-final-georgia-sheriffs-mental-health-transport-studypdf/download

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Georgia Behavioral Health System Overview - Georgia House …

(8 days ago) WEBStatewide services for individuals with. BH or I/DD conditions. Available in homes, schools, hospital emergency departments, jails, etc. Available 24/7 through GCAL at 800-715-4225. Includes post-crisis follow-up to …

https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/CommitteeDocuments/2019/Behavioral_Health_Reform/Behavioral_Health_Reform_Commission_12.16.19_FINAL.pdf

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Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-20 FindLaw

(3 days ago) WEBGeorgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-20. (a) The chief medical officer of any facility may receive for observation and diagnosis any patient 12 years of age or older making application therefor, any patient under 18 years of age for whom such application is made by his or her parent or guardian, any patient who has a psychiatric …

https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-37-mental-health/ga-code-sect-37-3-20/

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Involuntary Commitment and Behavioral Health Crisis Services …

(Just Now) WEB•The Adult Mental Health Program at GRHA includes 3 inpatient units totaling 114 beds. •Each unit serves adults, 18 and over, who have a variety of psychiatric *Georgia Law permits 1013 / 2013 to be signed by MD, Psychologist, LCSW, APRN [CNS]. 1013 Good for 48 hrs. to evaluate * Good for 7 days to

https://www.house.ga.gov/Documents/CommitteeDocuments/2020/BehavioralHealth/SubcommitteeDocuments/Involuntary_Commitment_Subcommittee_Slides_Final.pdf

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Georgia’s new mental health law takes effect, but many changes …

(5 days ago) WEBThis month marks the beginning of Georgia’s new Mental Health Parity Act and a major overhaul of the state’s mental health care system. The House Speaker David Ralston-backed HB 1013 is designed to expand access to affordable mental health treatment and behavioral health services across the state.. The parity law means — for …

https://www.wabe.org/georgias-new-mental-health-law-takes-effect/

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Georgia bill to improve mental health care services wins final …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Georgia House voted unanimously to approve House Bill 1013, which would enforce a federal law that requires “parity” in health coverage, forgive student loans for mental health providers

https://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-lawmakers-reach-compromise-on-mental-health-bill-set-for-floor-debate/RAA7CZR6PRGHFGCEZZ7QDEIC24/

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Georgia Code § 37-3-162 (2020) - Justia Law

(5 days ago) WEBJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. 2020 Georgia Code Title 37 - Mental Health Chapter 3 - Examination, Treatment, etc., for Mental Illness Article 6 - Rights and Privileges of Patients, Their Representatives, etc., Generally Part 2 - Rights and Privileges as to Manner of Care and Treatment and as to Maintenance and Release of …

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-37/chapter-3/article-6/part-2/section-37-3-162/

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HB 1013: Georgia Mental Health Parity Act - GSU

(2 days ago) WEBHB 1013 587 2022 Ga. Laws 26 The Act overhauls Georgia’s mental health system by enforcing compliance with federal mental health parity law. Most notably, the Act requires health insurers to provide coverage for mental health and substance use disorders equitably with physical health and defines generally accepted standards of care.

https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3170&context=gsulr

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Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Georgia Medicaid

(7 days ago) WEBTransportation services are provided at no cost. To schedule transportation, members must contact the NEMT Broker. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Modivcare Solutions 1-888-224-7981 (Central), 1-888-224-7985 (Southwest), 1-888-224-7988 (East) Verida 1-866-388-9844 (North) and 404-209-4000 (Atlanta) If you have questions, …

https://medicaid.georgia.gov/programs/all-programs/non-emergency-medical-transportation

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The Mental Health Parity Act – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(1 days ago) WEBIt's called the Georgia Mental Health Parity Act. Here is a fact sheet about the bill. The Mental Health Parity Act is landmark legislation that will improve access to mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) treatment for all Georgians. The bill will strengthen and grow the existing mental health infrastructure in the state by:

https://healthyfuturega.org/mentalhealth/

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GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) As SIGNED …

(3 days ago) WEBGEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH PARITY ACT (HB 1013) AS SIGNED INTO LAW ON APRIL 4, 2022 Sec. 3-3 Involuntary Commitment for Mental Health - Peace Officer Transport (Lines 1062-1086) 37-3-42 1. Authorizes peace officers to take an individual for emergency evaluation if: (1) the peace officer has probable cause to believe a person is

https://www.resilientga.org/_files/ugd/43685b_693ae55e3ebb4f93802756eaec5cbc93.pdf?index=true

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Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-167 FindLaw

(4 days ago) WEBMental Health /. Georgia Code Title 37. Mental Health § 37-3-167. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 37-3-162, every patient shall have the right to examine all medical records kept in the patient's name by the department or the facility where the patient was hospitalized or treated.

https://codes.findlaw.com/ga/title-37-mental-health/ga-code-sect-37-3-167/

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New bill is the ‘next chapter’ in Georgia’s mental health reform effort

(5 days ago) WEBATLANTA – The state legislature is set to consider a wide-ranging mental health reform bill that aims at improving services for Georgians struggling with mental-health or substance-abuse challenges. House Bill 520 has bipartisan support and is cosponsored by state Reps. Todd Jones, R-South Forsyth, and Mary Margaret Oliver, D …

https://thecurrentga.org/2023/02/21/new-bill-is-the-next-chapter-in-georgias-mental-health-reform-effort/

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Medicaid: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation NAMI

(8 days ago) WEBMedicaid: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Where We Stand NAMI believes that public policies and practices should promote access to care for people with mental health conditions. NAMI opposes efforts to limit or eliminate non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) in Medicaid, a critical benefit for people with mental …

https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Supporting-Community-Inclusion-and-Non-Discrimination/Medicaid-Non-Emergency-Medical-Transportation/

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CHAPTER 111-8 HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION

(7 days ago) WEBnew Rules and Regulations for Healthcare Facility Regulation, Adult Residential Mental Health Services Programs, Ga. Comp. Rules & Regs., r. 111-8-2-.01, et seq. This rule is being proposed pursuant to the authority granted the Department of Community Health in O.C.G.A. § 37-3-200, et seq. MAIN FEATURES OF THE PROPOSED RULES: These …

https://dch.georgia.gov/document/public-notice/adult-residential-mental-health-services-programs-111-8-2-rules-initial/download

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Health care workers facing mental stress, burnout have better

(8 days ago) WEB"There was a fear when we talked to folks that that their health status or mental health status could be discovered and used against them if there were a medical malpractice case," Ransone said. "And actually, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, up until safe haven laws were passed, physician mental health records were considered …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/20/health-care-workers-facing-mental-stress-burnout-have-better-protections-under-new

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