Evolutions in Care: How California is Tackling Legislation, Populations and Technology

What strategies should states and counties adopt to meet the changing behavioral health landscape? In this podcast, we’ll look at our nation’s largest state, California, to see how they are responding to new legislation, high-risk populations and technology innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI). Join David Strocchia, SVP and Managing Director of Human Services, Netsmart; Mark Van Horn, VP of Public Sector, Netsmart; and Veronica Kelley, DSW, Director of Behavioral Health Services, Orange County for an informative conversation. They discuss the latest challenges facing the public sector in California, from unhoused populations to legislative billing changes––and how they leverage data and technology to successfully evolve.

Key Takeaways:

• Adapting to Legislation: California is facing major initiatives from state government, including CARE Court and CalAIM. See how counties of all sizes are staying compliant.
• High-Risk Populations: From record numbers of unhoused to the opioid crisis, California providers are exploring innovative solutions to better serve their communities.
• Importance of Data: A state as big as California needs data sharing and interoperability to solve today’s behavioral health challenges. Learn how they’re meeting this need.
• Meaningful Automation: Our panel will discuss breakthroughs in AI/automation and why they’re important for improving future outcomes.

If you want to hear more episodes like this one, look for the Netsmart CareThreads podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts.