Contact: Erika Martinez
(505)986-4819
Erika.Martinez@nmlegis.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2014
Behavioral Health Subcommittee Meeting Wednesday, October 8
Santa Fe, NM – The Behavioral Health Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Student Union (ballroom A) in Albuquerque.
Among several agenda items, subcommittee members will discuss mental health parity, the Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) report on behavioral health services and capacity, the Results First cost benefit analysis of behavioral health services, and the Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) proposal to expand capacity to provide behavioral health services in primary care.
Committee Chair Representative Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson (D-24-Bernalillo) and Vice Chair Senator Benny Shendo, Jr. (D-22- Bernalillo, McKinley, Rio Arriba, San Juan & Sandoval) will preside at the meeting.
Complete meeting details and agenda items can be accessed through the following link: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/agendas/BHSageoct08.14.pdf.
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