'Unwavering commitment': Gov. DeSantis signs behavioral health services transparency bill

'Unwavering commitment': Gov. DeSantis signs behavioral health services transparency bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved legislation to help better deliver behavioral health services. Lawmakers approved the bill (HB 633) in late April. Tampa Republican Rep. Traci Koster sponsored the measure, with Panama City Republican Sen. Jay Trumbull backing the Senate companion (SB 1354). Under the legislation, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will contract for operational and financial audits of managing entities and would analyze …

Polk County Launches Website for Behavioral Health Resources

Polk County’s behavioral health team has launched a website to help those seeking mental health and substance use disorder resources in the county. The website features a directory of behavioral health providers in Polk County, blogs from local professionals focusing on relevant health topics, as well as a