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Approve a contract with California Mental Health Services Authority for $115,175 in support of the Interoperability Solution Platform designed to support State and federal interoperability mandates and improve behavioral health coordination of care for the current period through June 30, 2027; Delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to a fiscal year aggregate of $74,999; and Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request for $115,175 in unanticipated revenue offset by contracted services (4/5 vote required)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve a contract with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) for $115,175 in support of the Interoperability Solution Platform designed to support State and federal interoperability mandates and improve behavioral health coordination of care for the current period through June 30, 2027;
Delegate authority to the County Administrator or designee to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to a fiscal year aggregate of $74,999; and
Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) for $115,175 in unanticipated revenue offset by contracted services (4/5 vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
California has established statewide requirements to improve the secure and timely exchange of health information among healthcare providers, health plans, and other organizations involved in patient care. The California Data Exchange Framework (DxF), established under Assembly Bill 133, requires covered healthcare organizations to exchange health information to improve care coordination, reduce gaps in services, and support better health outcomes. In addition, the California De...
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