About Behavioral Health
California has a behavioral health care crisis, as more Californians need care, and there are not enough providers to deliver that care. As a last resort, those facing a mental health crisis turn to hospital emergency departments. The number of people going to an emergency department for mental health needs jumped 68% from 2010 to 2020; for children 12 to 17 that number climbed 31%. Creating a behavioral health care system means making access easier and more equitable, while ensuring patients receive care in the most appropriate setting.
$35 Million in Grants Awarded for Behavioral Health, HIV Services for Underserved People
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has awarded $35 million in grants to expand access to behavioral health and HIV treatment and prevention services for racial and ethnic medically underserved people.
CHA Responds to Proposed Mental Health Parity Requirements for Health Plans, Comment Deadline Extended to Oct. 17
CHA submitted comments on the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services proposed rule to improve access to mental health services by requiring health plans to make changes when inadequate access is provided.
CHA Provides Guidance to Members on New Involuntary Hold Requirements
CHA has developed a memo for members that provides guidance on new requirements established in the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act pursuant to Assembly Bill 2275, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
2023 Behavioral Health Care Symposium
Did you see the Symposium is in Sacramento this year? Bringing California’s hospital leaders, policymakers, and experts on behavioral health together, the symposium will dive into the public policies, politics, and financial issues shaping behavioral health care in our state. Share the news with your colleagues. This is big. Register today!
CMS Finalizes Policies for 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D programs for contract year 2024. The final rule is effective June 5.