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NJ A1402
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Shama Haider
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to publish online guides for health care facilities seeking licensure to provide integrated health care, which coordinates general and behavioral healthcare services
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Guides must detail regulatory and statutory requirements for facilities to become licensed to provide integrated health care, including steps for primary care facilities to add behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment services
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Applies to federally qualified health centers, ambulatory care facilities, behavioral health care facilities, community mental health programs, and substance use disorder treatment facilities
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Each department must assign and list contact information for an employee responsible for answering facility questions about licensure requirements
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Guides must be displayed and written in a clear, concise, and understandable manner
Legislative Description
Requires publication of guide for licensure as integrated care facility; assigns DOH and DHS employees to communicate with facilities.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/9/2024