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E15677142EEC2482872589F1006E7443 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For ACCESS TO TREATMENT: WORKFORCE CHALLENGES

INTERIM COMMITTEE  OPIOID AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Jul 19, 2023      
Location HCR 0112



Access to Treatment: Workforce Challenges - Committee Discussion Only


02:12:04 PM  
Sarah Prager, representing Substance Use Services, presented to the committee. She gave an overview of workforce solutions for substance healthcare workers. The committee asked questions to Ms. Prager on the toll and turnover of being a healthcare worker. Ms. Prager went over different avenues and benefits that providers can give to workers.
02:30:20 PM  

Frank Cornelia, representing the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CHBC), presented to the committee. Mr. Cornelia gave an overview of CHBC's work. He spoke of the increased demand of needs across the population and the trends of employment in the industry.

02:54:41 PM  
Members of the panel answered questions from members of the committee.






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