Colorado Healthcare Task Force Bills to Carry in 2009
The Colorado Healthcare Task Force met on Thursday, September 25 to vote on what proposed legislation will be carried during the 2009 Legislative Session. Those approved for introductions include: Bill 1 – Behavioral Health Commission Bill 3 – Oral Health Care Coverage Bill 4 – Complaint Process CICP Bill 5 - E-Prescribing Bill 9 - Peer Review Health Care Providers [...]
READ MORECheck Out Fact Sheets and Advocacy Tools Section!
CBHC has made available a variety of fact sheets, newsletters and advocacy tools at CBHC.org. Click on the Fact Sheets link under Media Resources to access. It is vital that we all take on the advocate role to reach out and inform those responsible for the future of mental health care in Colorado! Thanks to everyone [...]
READ MORE2008 After Primary Candidates
Get to know your candidates and where they stand on the issues. Click here for a helpful document indicating both the CO State Senate and House of Representatives 2008 after primary candidates. It breaks down the district, party, district description, registration stats, and a category for other information
READ MORENew Medicare Law Removes Barriers to Mental Health Treatment
Congress overwhelmingly supported a new Medicare bill that includes the elimination of discriminatory mental health copays. Read the Press Release from The National Council. Learn all about H.R. 6331: Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
READ MOREPresident Signs Iraq War Supplemental Bill
"Today, President Bush signed the Iraq war supplemental appropriations bill into law. This legislation includes a one-year delay in the implementation of six of seven recent Medicaid regulations – including both case management and the rehabilitative service option. Thank you to all National Council members who contacted your Senators and Representatives to urge them to [...]
READ MORECall your Senators today
Call Your Senators Today to Urge Support for Legislation to Expand Mental Health Care Access for Veterans Through Partnerships With Community Providers! Executive Summary: Last week, the House passed legislation (HR 2874) to improve mental health services for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The National Council urges all members to take advantage of [...]
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National Council News
- Survey Finds Behavioral Health Professionals Earn Less Than Fast Food Workers April 11, 2011
- 2011 Class Chosen for National Council Psychiatric Leadership Program April 7, 2011
- National Council Leadership Program to Eliminate Health Disparities March 14, 2011
- Experienced Voices Portray the Real Needs of Persons with Mental Illness March 14, 2011