Professionalizing first responders and co-responders through training and reimbursement for behavioral health emergency response.

Also relevant to:Mental health service user

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This bill aims to improve how first responders and co-responder teams handle behavioral health emergencies. It proposes specialized training for emergency medical technicians and paramedics to better respond to these situations. If passed, this could lead to a new behavioral health endorsement for their certifications and potentially change how these services are reimbursed.

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