Weekly News Wire | March 17, 2019
Iowa Plans To Launch A New Children’s Behavioral Health System
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) plans to launch a new children’s behavioral health system. The state legislature has started considering Iowa Senate Study Bill 1197, which would implement the recommendations of the Iowa DHS "Children’s System State Board Strategic Plan." The legislation is supported by both the governor, and mental health advocates throughout the state. It is currently unknown how much funding might be needed for the system. However, DHS Director Jerry Foxhoven said it will involve more money for the Medicaid managed care organizations to cover new behavioral health services. The target date for the . . .
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