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Committee backs extensions for DPH behavioral‑health contracts; providers urge public process over cuts
Summary
The subcommittee approved forwarding a resolution to extend Department of Public Health professional service contracts through Dec. 31, 2010, to maintain services while DPH prepares a large RFP; nonprofit advocates warned the RFP could cut $7 million annually and urged public hearings before large service reductions.
The Budget & Finance subcommittee voted to forward a resolution approving 18‑month extensions for multiple Department of Public Health (DPH) professional service contracts to preserve health and behavioral health services while DPH prepares a larger request for proposals (RFP) this summer.
Anne Okubo of DPH said the…
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