To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California Regarding Implementation of a Behavioral Health Integration Incentive Program in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached memorandum of understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California;
2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached memorandum of understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California regarding implementation of a Behavioral Health Integration Incentive Program in Humboldt County for the period of Jan. 1, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2022; and
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached memorandum of understanding with Partnership HealthPlan of California, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Alcohol and Other Drug Fund (1180)
DISCUSSION:
The California Department of Health Care Services has developed the Behavioral Health Integration Incentive Program for the purpose of improving physical and behavioral health outcomes, efficiency in the delivery of care and patient experiences by integrating and coordinating the provision of primary care, behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services. Partnership HealthPlan of California is a nonprofit community-based healthcare organization that contracts with the State of California to provide Medi-Cal services in 14 counties throughout Northern California under a County Organized Health System model. The California Department of Health Care Services and Part...
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