A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish a task force and advisory committee on increasing access to drug and alcohol treatment for substance use disorders; and directing the task force to make recommendations to the General Assembly.
What changed between versions
Added a representative from the insurance industry who offers health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to the advisory committee.
Added a representative from a behavioral health Medicaid managed care organization in Pennsylvania to the advisory committee.
Added an emergency medical technician to the advisory committee membership.
Removed the requirement for an emergency room physician from the advisory committee.
Removed the requirement for a physician who is a member of the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society specializing in addiction psychiatry.
Changed the order of committee members and added a semicolon after the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association representative.
Added a new resolution directing the advisory committee to examine how supportive services for families can be enhanced.
Removed a resolution welcoming family members to submit testimony on their experiences accessing treatment.