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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(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 2023) (PDF) to increase the behavioral health workforce by amending professional …

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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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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Legal Updates - Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law

(1 days ago) WEBLegislation passed in Washington state during the 2022–2023 session made changes to the independent medical exam (IME) process, including recording of mental health …

https://cmhpl.psychiatry.uw.edu/news/legal-updates/

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Behavioral health bills head to Governor’s desk

(1 days ago) WEBBehavioral health continues to be a top priority for Washington State Legislature this session. February 2, 2024. SB 6295 and SB 5906 are still alive and …

https://wacities.org/advocacy/News/advocacy-news/2024/03/01/a-statewide-drug-overdose-prevention-and-education-campaign-may-be-coming-to-washington-with-new-bill

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House Bill 2040 - wa-law.org

(2 days ago) WEBThe legislature finds that Washington state is in the midst of a behavioral health crisis. Unmet demand for behavioral health services is leading to negative impacts on the …

https://wa-law.org/bill/2021-22/hb/2040/1/

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How Washington lawmakers did — and didn’t — boost mental …

(Just Now) WEBThe state budget also currently includes a 7% increase to the amount community behavioral health agencies receive when they bill Medicaid, which the …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/how-washington-lawmakers-did-and-didnt-boost-mental-health-care-this-year/

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Behavioral Health Policy Brief - governor.wa.gov

(1 days ago) WEBExpanding behavioral health treatment options A February 2015 report from the Washington State Institute for Public Policy, “Inpatient Psychiatric Capacity and …

https://governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/Behavioral_Health_policyBrief_Final.pdf

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Statewide High-Level Analysis of Forecasted Behavioral Health …

(5 days ago) WEBWashington Listensh: Call 833-681-0211 to talk to a support specialist who will listen and help you cope with the stress of COVID-19. Health Care Authority: Mental …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/821-103-BHForecastSummary-20211129.pdf

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Four ways lawmakers want to improve Washington’s mental …

(5 days ago) WEBAs part of Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal that would add $4.2 billion in new spending to the $59 billion biennial budget approved last year, officials are eyeing ways …

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/four-ways-lawmakers-want-to-improve-washingtons-mental-health-system/

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MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCE DIRECTIVE TOOLKIT

(5 days ago) WEBPatients with behavioral health conditions are vulnerable during crisis, and Mental Health Advance Directives (MHAD) Washington Behavioral Health Ombuds . Resources …

https://www.wsha.org/wp-content/uploads/MHAD-Toolkit-May-2022.pdf

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Enhancement for community-based behavioral health services …

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed proviso language in House Bill (HB) 1109. The current proviso states the funding should directly increase rates for …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/ReportsToTheLegislature/Home/GetPDF?fileName=HCA%20Report%20-%20Enhancement%20for%20Community-based%20Behavioral%20Health%20Services_ce021b5f-81a2-41b7-ad93-6ad41608910a.pdf

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Page 1 of 38 - wtb.wa.gov

(Just Now) WEBFour years ago, the Washington State Behavioral Health Workforce Assessment highlighted the severity of the state’s behavioral health workforce shortage, stating that …

https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/BHWAC-Preliminary-Report-Final-Draft.pdf

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Changes to Washington’s Involuntary Treatment Laws that Impact

(2 days ago) WEBThis bulletin provides hospitals information on recent changes to 71.05 RCW, Washington state’s Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) and 71.34 RCW, the minors’ …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/changes-to-washingtons-involuntary-treatment-laws-that-impact-hospitals/

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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2024-25 May Revision

(8 days ago) WEBInvesting in the state’s behavioral health system is crucial for supporting Californians who are coping with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. Because the …

https://calbudgetcenter.org/resources/first-look-understanding-the-governors-2024-25-may-revision/

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new law reforming mental health …

(7 days ago) WEBDES MOINES, Iowa — Changes are coming to Iowa's mental health system and the way it is ran. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Wednesday that …

https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/health/gov-kim-reynolds-signs-law-mental-health-system-iowa-reforms/524-1bc0a200-7b7d-4209-ad64-369889ab1caa

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Effective July 28, 2019, laws governing access to and delivery of

(6 days ago) WEBThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of several law changes relating to behavioral health services for adolescents, who are minors aged 13-17.

https://www.wsha.org/articles/19043/

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KCRG-TV9 News First at 4

(3 days ago) WEBThe way people receive help for mental health and substance abuse in Iowa is facing a major change. State behavioral health services to be completely reformed …

https://www.kcrg.com/video/2024/05/15/state-behavioral-health-services-be-completely-reformed-after-gov-reynolds-signs-law/

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Behavioral Health Care Manager, Tuscaloosa, AL + 3 other …

(5 days ago) WEBYou could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as a clinical professional on our Medical Management/Health Services team. Centene is a …

https://jobs.centene.com/us/en/jobs/1498007/behavioral-health-care-manager/

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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 Surgical …

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

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