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Orange County backs new intensive outpatient mental‑health services for youth; adult award deferred amid telehealth debate
Summary
The Board approved a contract for intensive outpatient (IOP) services for children with Medi‑Cal coverage and continued the adult award for more work on accessibility and telehealth, after lengthy public testimony from providers and a split 3–2 vote on the children's contract.
Orange County supervisors on Tuesday approved a contract to expand intensive outpatient mental‑health services for children covered by Medi‑Cal but deferred a final decision on the adult award after extended public testimony and questions about telehealth, scheduling and accessibility.
The vote approved Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to provide the county’s new IOP/day‑treatment services for children while the board continued consideration of the adult providers to gather more data on hours, facility capacity and telehealth options. Vice Chair Katrina Foley and Supervisors Winn and Wagner voted to approve the CHOC contract; Chair Doug Chaffee and Supervisor Sarmiento voted no. Supervisor Katrina Wynne moved to split the awards so the children's contract could proceed while the adult award was continued for more information.
Board members said the county needs evidence‑based services that Medi‑Cal beneficiaries can actually access. Healthcare Agency Director Dr.…
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