DBH/MRS hosted a series of budget update sessions for providers and interested stakeholders. The department’s service goals for specific 2010 calendar year levels of care were discussed.

Important changes in care management and clinical oversight were also discussed. The ultimate goal of these changes is to improve individual and system-wide outcomes.

The following are the complete presentations:

• Behavioral Health Provider Financial Briefing
  December 4, 2009
• BHRS Management Strategies
  January 11, 2010
• Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Management Strategy
  January 13, 2010
• DBH/MRS Homeless Supports: A City Priority
  January 13, 2010

An Outpatient Services update session will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in the CBH Large Conference room located at 801 Market St.

The Outpatient Services update session scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010 has been postponed. Additional information will follow.

Added 28/01/2010 by Gary L. Brown