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B115D8FD48B0BBE6872587800069E5CD Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For GOVERNOR'S PRIORITIES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS

INTERIM COMMITTEE  BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATIONAL TASK FORCE
Date Nov 1, 2021      
Location Old State Library



Governor's Priorities for Behavioral Health American Rescue Plan Act Funds - Committee Discussion Only


01:16:45 PM  

Elizabeth Arenales, Senior Policy Advisor, Governor Jared Polis, presented a slide deck about policy priorities for behavioral health American Rescue Plan Act funds:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/committees/2017/11_01_21_-_bh_full_task_force_briefing.pdf.

Dr. Robert Werthwein, Director, Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado Department of Human Services, discussed community investment grants, statewide frameworks, and assessments.

Cristen Bates, Population Health Division Director, Health Programs Office, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, added information about care integration and payment reform. 

Committee discussion ensued about incentive structure for payors and evidence-based practices.  Questions were also raised about work force.

 

 

 

01:58:11 PM  

Furrther discussion followed about bi-directional models, interoperability platforms, and youth with complex needs. 

 

 

02:23:25 PM  

Ms. Arenales continued the presentation and pivoted to workforce and loan forgivenes programs.  Dr. Werthwein discussed an adult bed analysis.






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