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Subcommittee reviews Special Act 257, workforce shortfalls, screening barriers and next steps
Summary
Staff explained that Special Act 257 tasks the Department of Public Health to convene an advisory committee and deliver a consolidated report by Jan. 1; members flagged a provider shortfall, screening and reimbursement gaps, the need to involve DSS/Medicaid, and elevated maternal behavioral‑health risk after six weeks postpartum.
Staff summarized the statutory charge (Special Act 257, derived from HB7214/SA27): the Department of Public Health is to convene an advisory committee to study perinatal mental‑health services, identify vulnerable populations, scan evidence‑based and promising practices, and issue a consolidated report and recommendations by Jan. 1. Staff emphasized the statute frames this work as a synthesis of literature and practice, not a new IRB study.
Participants reviewed a Policy Center state report card as a working blueprint and discussed measurable workforce and access metrics. Presenters said Connecticut has…
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