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MA H1346

Establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Behavioral Health Workforce Center of Excellence at a state or community college in Massachusetts. The Center will gather data and research to advise policymakers on addressing the current crisis in the behavioral health workforce. The Center will engage stakeholders, inventory professional licenses and certifications, create demographic profiles of the field, assess workforce needs, examine regulatory changes, and leverage existing training funds. The Center will also establish an advisory committee and create a technical assistance center to support value-based purchasing, care preparation, and behavioral health and primary care integration.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2814 (on 04/07/2022)

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