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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

(Just Now) WebOLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington state’s behavioral health system passed the Senate unanimously this week. A Safe Place to Be,” said Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), chair of the Senate Law & Justice Committee and sponsor of the legislation. “The 988 system is the place to call. Mobile rapid response crisis teams and

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

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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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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle …

(7 days ago) WebOLYMPIA — Washington state’s behavioral health system is coming out of the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and crucial innovative initiatives established. “With the …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/dhingra/2023/05/16/legislature-prioritizes-funding-policy-to-tackle-behavioral-health/

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Four ways lawmakers want to improve Washington’s mental …

(5 days ago) WebTo help stem the shortage, Inslee is proposing a 4.5% increase to the amount community behavioral health agencies receive when they bill Medicaid; the Washington Council for Behavioral Health is

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

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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 service delivery to 9-8-8, a universal three-digit telephone number for people to call when they or a loved one experiences a behavioral health crisis.The new law implements recent …

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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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR MINORS …

(1 days ago) WebOnline training for behavioral health providers — State law and best practices when providing behavioral health services to children, youth, and families. HTML PDF: 71.34.3871: Stakeholder engagement efforts to measure impacts of the adolescent behavioral health care access act (2019 c 381) — Reports to governor and legislature. …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.34

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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 Utilization in Washington State,” found that the prevalence rates for mental health conditions in Washington are among the highest in the nation. With an estimated 24 percent of

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

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State v. Blake and behavioral health expansion Washington State

(4 days ago) WebBlake and behavioral health expansion Washington State Health Care Authority. Find information on State v. Blake and Engrossed Senate Bill (ESB) 5476 which addresses justice system responses and expands behavioral health …

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery/state-v-blake-and-behavioral-health-expansion

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Behavioral Health Agencies (BHA) Rules in Progress Washington …

(1 days ago) WebPublic Hearing: the Department of Health filed a CR-102, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, proposing to amend sections of the Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) Licensing and Certification Requirements in chapter 246-341 WAC with respect to Behavioral Health Agency (BHA) and Acute Care Hospital regulations as they relate to 23-hour crisis relief

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

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HOUSE BILL REPORT HB 1477 - Washington

(8 days ago) WebIn October 2020 Congress passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 (Act). The Act designates the number 988 as the universal telephone number within the United States for the purpose of accessing the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline system that is maintained by Lifeline and the Veterans Crisis Line.

https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/Biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1477%20HBR%20FIN%2021.pdf

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

(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 agencies say they need to continue providing

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

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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 behavioral health services provided by licensed and certified community behavioral health agencies. Twenty percent of the general fund—state

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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Title 71 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - Washington

(8 days ago) WebCommunity behavioral health services act. 71.28: Interstate contracts. 71.32: Mental health advance directives. 71.34: Behavioral health services for minors. 71.36: Coordination of children's mental health services. 71.40: Office of behavioral health consumer advocacy. 71.98: Construction.

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=71

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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 (MHADs).. MHADs are an advance care planning tool for people to specify their preferences regarding mental health treatment (and now more broadly, “behavioral health treatment” under …

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

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Initial Assessment of the Behavioral Health Crisis Response …

(4 days ago) WebHouse Bill 1477, enacted July 25, 2021 during the 2021 regular session of the Washington State legislature, created a Crisis Response Improvement Strategy Committee (CRIS), a Steering Committee of the CRIS, and subcommittees of the CRIS to make recommendations related to the funding and delivery

https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/program/1477-assessment-of%20crisis-delivery-system-20211231.pdf

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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 Washington Apple Health fully integrated managed care (FIMC) 182-538B Behavioral health wraparound services, and. 182-538C Crisis and noncrisis behavioral health services.

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

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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, especially for child and youth behavioral health. There has been a growing focus on the national youth mental health crisis over the past year, and we are thrilled at the investment and …

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

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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 “the demand for behavioral healthcare—mental health and substance use disorder treatment—exceeds the availability of services throughout the state.”1 This 2017 report,

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

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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 exams. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is in the process of rulemaking around recording of IMEs. A public hearing is scheduled for February 6, 2024.

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

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Ribbon-cutting marks new era for behavioral healthcare

(2 days ago) WebUW Medicine's Center for Behavioral Health and Learning addresses the state’s need for increased hospital care and workforce training. May 15, 2024. Media Contact: Susan Gregg - 206-390-3226, [email protected]. Chris Talbott - 206-543-7129, [email protected].

https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/ribbon-cutting-marks-new-era-for-behavioral-healthcare

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Overview: Integrating Washington State s Behavioral Health …

(4 days ago) WebBehavioral Health System 3.31.16 How is Washington integrating Medicaid-funded health services? In 2015 the legislature authorized the state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to create Behavioral Health Organizations (BHOs) to purchase and administer publicly-funded mental health and substance use treatment services under …

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sites/default/files/BHSIA/dbh/BHO/BHO_Overview.pdf

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Mental-health needs have Washington in a state of crisis

(7 days ago) WebIn 2019, Washington State Rep. Frank Chopp, ’75, sponsored a bill to improve access to behavioral-health care and support and expand the behavioral-health workforce in the state by establishing a new teaching hospital at the UW. the Legislature approved full funding of $234 million for a new Behavioral Health Teaching Facility at the UW

https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/mental-health-needs-have-washington-in-a-state-of-crisis/

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Behavioral Health Emergency Services Under E2SHB 1688

(3 days ago) WebSubject: Behavioral Health Emergency Services Under E2SHB 1688 (Chap. 263, Laws of 2022) E2SHB 16881 (Chap. 263, Laws of 2022) was passed by the 2022 Washington state Legislature and signed by Governor Inslee on March 31, 2022. The law is effective on March 31, 2022. The law relates to protecting consumers from charges for out-of …

https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/e2shb-1688-behavioral-health-crisis-providers-memo.pdf

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Behavioral health and recovery Washington State Health Care …

(8 days ago) WebBehavioral health is a term that covers the full range of mental and emotional well-being – from day-to-day challenges of life, to treating mental health and substance use disorders. HCA integrates state-funded (Medicaid) services for substance use, mental health and problem gambling. We provide funding, training, and technical assistance to

https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/behavioral-health-and-recovery

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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 professions, facilities, and agencies. Select the links below to find the applicable RCWs and WACs for the credential type you are interested in.

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

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New center aims to address Washington's behavioral health needs

(4 days ago) Web52°. Gov. Inslee celebrates change to WA Cares giving residents moving out-of-state access. Share. Watch on. UW Medicine is unveiling what it calls a new era for behavioral health care. Inpatient

https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/new-center-address-washington-behavioral-health-needs/281-facdcf65-b18a-4e37-b973-21f1eb9446c7

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New 150-bed UW psychiatric hospital opens to serve hard-to-treat

(Just Now) WebThe new $244 million behavioral health facility, which was funded by the Legislature, is one example of how the state’s government is expanding care. The terra cotta-tiled building occupies a

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mental-health/new-150-bed-uw-psychiatric-hospital-opens-to-serve-hard-to-treat-patients/

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Washington Uses Suicide-Related Health Data During Pandemic

(4 days ago) WebThis report shows potential behavioral health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for Washington state and can be used to inform planning efforts. The report includes suicidal ideation and suspected suicide attempts, substance use (drug overdose and alcohol-related emergency visits), symptoms of anxiety and depression, care …

https://www.cdc.gov/nssp/php/story/washington-suicide-related-health-data-during-pandemic.html

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2024 State Legislative Agenda - Washington State Hospital …

(2 days ago) WebIn 2022, hospitals provided more than $483 million in charity care. In 2020, hospitals invested more than $285 million in community-building activities. Hospitals also absorbed $2.4 billion in unpaid costs from government payers – $1.4 billion from Medicaid and $1 billion from Medicare. WSHA’s 2024 legislative priorities are grounded in the

https://www.wsha.org/policy-advocacy/state-legislative-agenda/

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UW Medicine Center for Behavioral Health and Learning Ribbon …

(2 days ago) WebUW Medicine holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, located at UW Medical Center - Northwest in Seattle. Washington State Labor Council 2024 COPE Convention Governor’s Results Washington Initiative May 13, 2024 10:30 am. 1:43:00 YMCA Youth Legislature May …

https://tvw.org/video/uw-medicine-center-for-behavioral-health-and-learning-ribbon-cutting-2024051102/

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Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WebDiscover a wealth of insights and initiatives aimed at transforming mental health care across diverse communities and workplaces in America. Explore policy reports addressing discrimination and parity issues in mental health insurance benefits, as well as disparities in rural, racial, and ethnic populations. Gain valuable perspectives on the …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

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