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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

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New Funding for Older Adult Behavioral Health

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

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MHSA Revamp

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

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CARE Act 

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

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SB 855 / Parity 

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

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