Who
- Health care facilities and partners across the Northern Sierra
What
Hospital Council has hosted many meetings with various hospitals, counties, and health plans — all of which are searching for ways to address the challenges they face in trying to help those who need behavioral health services.
Hospitals trying to get their behavioral health patients to appropriate levels of care struggle with a lack of alternative destinations, inpatient behavioral health bed capacity, clarity on who is responsible, and county workforce challenges.
Takeaway/Next Steps
Hospital Council, with help from the California Hospital Association, will continue to educate on existing and new laws, and encourage new models and innovations, including regional approaches.
Contact
RVP T Abraham at tabraham@hospitalcouncil.org