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AR HR1033
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
- 37.8% of Arkansas adults surveyed from September 29 to October 11, 2021 reported symptoms of anxiety or depression
- 4.7% of Arkansas adults surveyed in 2018-2019 reported serious thoughts of suicide in the past year
- Mental healthcare service providers contracting with state agencies currently receive oversight only when complaints are filed against them
- Service issues including turning patients away without treatment have been reported by contracted mental healthcare providers
- House of Representatives encourages the General Assembly to address and improve oversight requirements for mental healthcare service providers contracting with the state
Legislative Description
To Encourage The General Assembly To Address Issues Of Oversight Regarding Mental Healthcare Service Providers That Contract With The State Of Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
2/28/2022
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