Utah Hospital Association Leading Behavioral Health Transformation
The big picture:
The Utah Hospital Association (UHA) is spearheading a comprehensive approach to tackle the state’s behavioral health crisis, bringing together key stakeholders to improve care access and delivery.
Why it matters:
Mental health challenges affect all Utahns, whether directly or through family and friends, making this initiative crucial for community wellbeing.
By the numbers:
– Since 2019, UHA has:
– Released a comprehensive mental health report
– Developed a master plan
– Worked with the state legislature to establish the Behavioral Health Commission
What they’re saying:
“We’ve got the right people at the table with the commission working on the right issues from different perspectives to make sure we’re hitting the entire continuum of care.” – Jordan Sorenson, UHA Director Behavioral Health Policy and Emergency Preparedness
Key initiatives:
– Patient-centered system design
– Crisis response improvements
– Early intervention programs
– Statewide access expansion
Bottom line: Despite behavioral health not being a revenue generator, UHA remains committed to investing in and innovating solutions for this critical healthcare challenge.