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Black Hawk County hears plan for behavioral health 'disability access point' and optional 28E governance
Summary
An interim CEO for the reorganized regional behavioral health system told the Black Hawk County Board on Nov. 4 that new Disability Access Points will focus on navigation and short-term supports while Iowa HHS controls funding; counties may choose optional 28E membership for oversight and input.
Julie Davidson, chief operating officer and interim CEO for the reorganized regional behavioral health/disability services entity, told the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 that the new Disability Access Point (DAP) model will focus on navigation, information and short-term supports while the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will set funding guidelines.
Under the realignment, Davidson said the Administrative Service Organization (ASO), Iowa Primary Care Associates, will handle crisis services and most outpatient and inpatient mental-health and substance-use…
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