Hawaii Senate Committee on Ways and Means passes four behavioral health bills
Shane Ersland | Mar 1, 2023 | Hawaii
Arizona Teen Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee adopts recommendations for next steps
Hannah Saunders | Dec 15, 2022 | Arizona
Experts discuss initiatives to expand behavioral health care in Washington
Shane Ersland | Sep 22, 2022 | Washington
Prominent public officials, including President Joe Biden and Gov. Jay Inslee, have identified behavioral health care as a priority service, and some experts discussed how they’re making progress on it in Washington at the 2022 Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference. Psychologist Dr. Noelle Turner, from
What They're Watching: Jess Molberg, Coordinated Care
Shane Ersland | Sep 12, 2022 | Washington
Jess Molberg is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Coordinated Care. She is focused on serving specialty populations, including those in foster care, with behavioral health issues. During our 2022 Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference, she said a current Coordinated Care project allows her to help
5 Things Hawaii: Q&A w/ Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Native Hawaiian health, Hospital price transparency
Emily Boerger | Jun 9, 2022 | Hawaii
In this edition of "5 Things We're Watching" we feature an update on the state's efforts to develop data-driven solutions to address substance use, a conversation on women's health policy, and a look at hospital price transparency compliance. Thank you for your continued support! Emily Boerger State of Reform
Health department report details increased mental health struggles and decreased substance use among Utah adolescents
Patrick Jones | May 25, 2022 | Utah
The Utah Department of Health (DOH), Department of Human Services (DHS), and State Board of Education partnered to release a report on the health status of Utah adolescents. The report found continued increases in mental health struggles in Utah children, but also found a decrease in substance use.
Q&A: Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley is prioritizing maternal health bills and affordable housing this session
Soraya Marashi | Mar 23, 2022 | Arizona
Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley (D - Tucson) has represented Arizona’s 9th Legislative District since 2016. She currently sits on the House Health & Human Services, Regulatory Affairs, and Ways & Means Committees. In this Q&A, Powers Hannley discusses her focus on maternal and child health legislation for this session, as
5 Things Utah: Q&A w/ Tracy Gruber, Vaccine mandate policy, Rep. Dailey-Provost talks legislation
Eli Kirshbaum | Nov 18, 2021 | Utah
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to say thank you for reading our stuff. Our reporting and our conferences aren't possible without the engagement of stakeholders like you. So we're grateful to have your support. Wishing everyone a safe holiday next week! Thanks for reading. Eli Kirshbaum State of Reform