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Chapter 71.05 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS

(1 days ago) WEBCourt-ordered behavioral health treatment of persons subject to department of corrections supervision — Initial assessment inquiry — Required notifications — Rules. HTML PDF: 71.05.455: Law enforcement referrals to behavioral health agencies — Reports of …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=71.05

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(3 days ago) WEBSecond Substitute House Bill 1724 - Increasing the Behavioral Health Workforce (2023) During the 2023 session, the legislature passed 2SHB 1724 (chapter 425, Laws of …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, …

(7 days ago) WEBOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. A Safe Place to Be,” said Sen. …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/blog/2024/02/09/senate-passes-four-dhingra-bills-to-tackle-mental-health-substance-use-disorder/

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House bill 1688 Briefing for Behavioral Health providers

(8 days ago) WEBE2SHB 1688 (Chap. 263, Laws of 2022) protects consumers from charges for out-of-network emergencies by addressing coverage of emergency services, including …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/house-bill-1688-briefing-for-behavioral-health-providers.pdf

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BHA - Telehealth Implementation Guidebook

(2 days ago) WEBThis guidebook was written and prepared by: David D. Luxton, PhD., M.S. Workforce Development Administrator Ofice of Forensic Mental Health Services Behavioral …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/FMHS/DSHSTelehealthGuidebook.pdf

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Legislative Wins for Child and Youth Behavioral Health in …

(Just Now) WEBThe 2022 Washington State Legislative session concluded in mid-March, after a whirlwind 60-day session. This was a historic session for many reasons, …

https://pulse.seattlechildrens.org/legislative-wins-for-child-and-youth-behavioral-health-in-washington-state/

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Effective July 25, 2021: Changes to State Law on Mental Health …

(Just Now) WEBPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.32 RCW, Washington’s law authorizing mental health advance directives …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/effective-july-25-2021-changes-to-state-law-on-mental-health-advance-directives/

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Washington State Law On Behavioral Care Balances

(1 days ago) WEBIn 2017, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated 4% of adolescents ages 12 to 17 had a substance use disorder, or 992,000 people. Only 0.7% received any …

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/washington-state-law-on-behavioral-care-balances-parental-rights-teens-autonomy/

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Washington passes law establishing 9-8-8 call line for behavioral

(4 days ago) WEBPurpose This bulletin provides hospitals information on E2SHB 1477, which will redesign Washington State’s crisis behavioral health services system and tie …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/washington-passes-law-establishing-9-8-8-call-line-for-behavioral-health-crises-and-plans-redesign-of-crisis-behavioral-health-system/

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New Law Implementation Guide - Washington State Hospital …

(6 days ago) WEB2023 New Law Implementation Resources. New Requirements for Hospital Staffing (2023 SB 5236) (E2SSB 5236) Bulletin, PDF – Effective. January 1, 2024. New …

https://www.wsha.org/policy-advocacy/new-law-implementation-guide/

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Laws and Rules DSHS

(7 days ago) WEBChapter 74.09 RCW - Establishes medical services, including behavioral health care, for recipients of federal Medicaid as well as general assistance and alcohol and drug …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha/division-state-hospitals/laws-and-rules

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Protecting Washingtonians’ Personal Health Data and Privacy

(1 days ago) WEBWashington is a national leader in protecting the privacy of consumer health decisions and health data. In 2023, Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested legislation to …

https://www.atg.wa.gov/protecting-washingtonians-personal-health-data-and-privacy

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Behavioral Health Law Attorneys Epstein Becker Green - Law Firm

(1 days ago) WEBMember of the Firm. Fraud and Abuse Compliance Counseling and Defense. Washington, DC. 202-861-1857. [email protected].

https://www.ebglaw.com/services/health-care/behavioral-health

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(1 days ago) WEBHealth Care Authority rules related to behavioral health and managed care are in title 182 WAC, under the following WAC chapters: 182-538 Managed care. 182-538A …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha/laws

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Behavioral Health Administration DSHS - Washington State …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) transforms lives by supporting sustainable recovery, independence and wellness. …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/bha

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Wait times decrease for WA mental health patients, but gains are

(8 days ago) WEBNearly a year after Washington was fined $100 million for failing to quickly evaluate and treat certain mental health patients at its state psychiatric hospitals, the …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/wait-times-decrease-for-wa-mental-health-patients-but-gains-are-fragile/

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Center For Behavioral Health and Learning UW Facilities

(9 days ago) WEBThe new Center For Behavioral Health and Learning located on the University of Washington Medical Center Northwest Campus will be a one-of-a-kind fully integrated …

https://facilities.uw.edu/projects/recently-completed/behavioral-health-teaching-facility

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Compassion in a Crisis RWJBarnabas Health

(9 days ago) WEBA state-funded initiative pairs behavioral health screeners with law enforcement responders. It often begins with a 911 call from a family member. In many …

https://www.rwjbh.org/blog/2024/may/compassion-in-a-crisis/

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The Affordable Care Act 101 KFF

(2 days ago) WEBOn March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, marking a significant overhaul of the U.S. health care system.

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-affordable-care-act/

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Behavioral Health Regulations Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WEBThe department of health uses the Revised Code of Washington (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code (WACs) to credential and regulate behavioral health …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/regulations

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) - Washington State Department …

(6 days ago) WEBBHA licensure and certification is required if an agency intends to seek Medicaid reimbursement, provide court-ordered mental health or SUD services, or as otherwise …

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/facilities-z/behavioral-health-agencies-bha

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From Classification to Clinical Insights: Towards Analyzing and

(4 days ago) WEBAbstract Passively collected behavioral health data from ubiquitous sensors could provide mental health professionals valuable insights into patient's daily lives, but such efforts …

https://ubicomplab.cs.washington.edu/publications/classification-clinical/

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Department of Human Services (DHS) - PA.GOV

(9 days ago) WEBOur mission is to assist Pennsylvanians in leading safe, healthy, and productive lives through equitable, trauma-informed, and outcome-focused services while being an …

https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dhs.html

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Lane County to receive $1.9 million for Behavioral Health …

(2 days ago) WEBEUGENE, Ore. — Following the passing of HB 4002 and HB 5204, counties around Oregon are reassessing drug deflection programs, with the state providing …

https://kval.com/news/local/lane-county-to-receive-19-million-for-behavioral-health-deflection-program

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Michigan closes 'loopholes' with signing of mental health - WWMT

(Just Now) WEBA new Michigan law is aiming to close "loopholes" to make sure mental health and substance abuse disorder patients get the care they need. Gov. Gretchen …

https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-mental-health-substance-abuse-insurance-law-physical-care-governor-gretchen-whitmer-government-politics-legislation-lansing-ingham-county-state

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Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry …

(8 days ago) WEBPresident Biden’s 2021 infrastructure law provides $9 billion to help communities address PFAS contamination, and the E.P.A. has said $1 billion of that …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/climate/pfas-forever-chemicals-industry-lawsuits.html

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Telehealth in Washington State - Washington State Department of …

(Just Now) WEBTelehealth care takes place where the patient is located at the time of the appointment. This means that practice laws and requirements in the patient's location regulate healthcare …

https://doh.wa.gov/public-health-provider-resources/telehealth/telehealth-washington-state

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Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state’s abortion law over

(4 days ago) WEBAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday rejected a challenge to one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. following a lawsuit by …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/texas-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-states-abortion-law-over-medical-exceptions/

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