Texas could become a model for behavioral health care by shifting to a system that is quality driven, consumer driven, and community driven.
Health Care
Mental Health Workforce Reforms
Eliminating unnecessary regulations surrounding APRNs, peer support specialists, and telemedicine will increase options for mental health providers and lead to job growth. The state should consolidate health profession licensing and regulation into a single board with advisory panels similar to TDLR that is controlled by public appointees rather than market participants and consider a certification...
June 19, 2017