A bill (HF2220) that aims to expand access to subacute mental health services has advanced through an Iowa House subcommittee. Subacute facilities seek to stabilize people in crisis and begin ... Yahoo: Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill The Iowa Senate approved a bill Wednesday aimed at expanding subacute mental health care access in the state — while changing some of the provisions related to insurance authorization for treatment.

Understanding the Context

Iowa Senate drops insurer, managed care limits from subacute mental health bill Radio Iowa: Panel ponders how to expand mental health services in Iowa A legislative panel is examining how to expand access to Iowans who need intensive, recovery-oriented mental health services outside of a hospital setting. Representative Gary Mohr (like “more”) of ... The Gazette: Iowa’s mental health system is about to change, again. What to expect.

Key Insights

For the second time in 12 years, Iowa’s mental health system will undergo an overhaul. Starting July 1, mental health and substance use disorder services are being combined into seven behavioral ... Iowa’s mental health system is about to change, again. What to expect. Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan: Iowa’s mental health revamp shows little change COUNTY.

Final Thoughts

THE STATE’S MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SYSTEM HAS UNDERGONE A MAJOR OVERHAUL. IT SURE HAS. IOWA’S NEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHES TOMORROW. KCCI CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER ... One of the resources for mental health in our area says it’s at risk of closing. Life Connections Peer Recovery Services in Clinton County, Iowa offers free mental health and addiction support.That ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa’s mental health system is changing again. Up until 2013, Iowa had county-by-county mental health ...