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Introduced
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2814).
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 crisis in the behavioral health workforce across the state. The Center will engage stakeholders, inventory professional licenses and certifications, create demographic profiles of practitioners, examine workforce needs and regulatory changes, explore training and loan forgiveness opportunities, and establish an advisory committee to regularly discuss the state of the behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts. Additionally, the Center will create and fund a technical assistance center to support value-based purchasing, care preparation, and behavioral health and primary care integration.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Higher Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2814 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2814.pdf |
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