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Barry County opposes state plan to competitively procure behavioral health plans, citing local control concerns
Summary
The Barry County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #25-20 opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' plan to competitively procure Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans, saying privatization could disrupt local accountability and continuity of care for behavioral health services.
The Barry County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 12, 2025 voted to adopt Resolution #25-20 formally opposing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' proposed competitive procurement process for Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs).
The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Commissioner Bob Teunessen and seconded by Commissioner Jon Smelker; the board recorded five ayes, with…
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