FL S2046

Redefines "provider networks" to remove the requirement that agencies be under contract with a managing entity, allowing broader network composition.

Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to negotiate reasonable administrative cost rates with managing entities and mandates that current mental health and substance abuse providers be offered 1-year contracts by the managing entity.

Streamlines managing entity core functions from 20 to 10 functions, including system-of-care development, utilization management, network management, quality improvement, technical assistance, data collection, financial management, planning, board development, and disaster planning.

Revises managing entity governance requirements to allow up to 25 percent of board members to be service providers and clarifies that existing integrated systems can continue their current governance structure until June 30, 2013.

Changes department oversight to focus primarily on monitoring managing entities and their system outcomes rather than individual provider contracts, while maintaining ultimate accountability for substance abuse and mental health public funds.