Requires DCF to strengthen Statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and families.
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Overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) to strengthen statewide pediatric psychiatry and behavioral health care services for children and their families. Specifically, the DCF must evaluate current services, analyze payment structures, and increase transparency within contracted system administrators. The Department of Health will be responsible for collecting and publicly reporting standardized data on hospitalizations and placements related to these services, with penalties for noncompliance. The bill also includes amendments clarifying roles and responsibilities among state agencies.
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