The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), in partnership with the contracted Health Management Associates (HMA), has opened up registration for a training session and open-forum discussion on Psychiatric Advance Directives (PAD) in the CARE Act. The training webinar, which
Medical Board – Opioid Prescribing Guidelines MBC recently published a long-awaited update to its opioid prescribing guidelines, which will make it easier for patients to get the care they need while maintaining appropriate safeguards. Importantly, the medical board has clarified that
California is expanding current efforts to focus on older adult behavioral health with a new $50 million initiative to augment resources and help community partners support older adults across the state. The initiative’s goals are to build local capacity for trusted
The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) has weighed in on the possible impacts of the Governor’s proposal on children and youth. You can read the LAO’s post including their recommendations for the Legislature’s consideration here. Also, the Senate Health Committee (chaired by
The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS), in collaboration with its partners at the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Judicial Council of California (JC), will be hosting the next CARE Act Working Group meeting on August 9th from
Biden Administration Announces New Rule Aimed at Ensuring Parity in Mental Health Care Coverage CNN reports, “President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced new action to guarantee access to mental health care, unveiling a proposed rule that would ensure mental health benefits
Dr. Jessica Thackaberry (SDPS), Chairwoman I am honored to be appointed as the new Chair of the CSAP Board for the coming year. I have been a member of the San Diego Psychiatric Society (SDPS) since 2012 when I moved
