Washington State Behavioral Health Legislation

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation

(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 service delivery to …

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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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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(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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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 …

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

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About the Council – Washington Council for Behavioral Health

(5 days ago) WebChief Executive Officer. (206) 628-4608 x14. As CEO of the Washington Council, Joan guides the organization’s strategic vision, ensures the Council’s position as a leading …

https://www.thewashingtoncouncil.org/about-the-council/

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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 …

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

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Final Summary of Legislation Passed by the Washington State …

(1 days ago) WebC 2 L 24 Chapter 2, Laws of 2024. This is where the bill will be found in the Session Laws of the State of Washington , which is compiled annually. Partial Veto Partially vetoed by …

https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/Documents/SineDie2024.pdf

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Iowa mental health, substance use system consolidation signed …

(Just Now) WebNew law consolidates mental health, substance use disorder services. Now that the bill has been signed into law, the clock is ticking for top officials at Iowa's human services …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/15/iowa-mental-health-substance-use-system-consolidation-signed-into-law-kim-reynolds/73672968007/

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Mental Health Crisis impacting Siouxland emergency rooms, laws …

(3 days ago) WebAt the end of the 2024 legislative session, certain behavioral health bills were sent to Governor Kim Reynold and signed into law on May 1, the beginning of Mental Health …

https://www.ktiv.com/2024/05/17/mental-health-crisis-impacting-siouxland-emergency-rooms-laws-iowa-working-address-area-psychiatric-medical-institutions/

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Gov. Reynolds Signs HF 2673, Behavioral Health Alignment

(5 days ago) WebToday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 2673, a bill that aligns Iowa’s 32 disconnected mental health and substance use regions into 7 unified behavioral health districts to improve …

https://governor.iowa.gov/press-release/2024-05-15/gov-reynolds-signs-hf-2673-behavioral-health-alignment

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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

(5 days ago) WebPhone Number: (571) 776-2508. WASHINGTON – Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/05/09/dea-releases-2024-national-drug-threat-assessment

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