Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Jei Africa, Director, Behavioral Health, and Recovery Services
Subject: Measure K: Amendment to the Agreement with HealthRIGHT360 for Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Services, Medication Assisted Treatment Services, and Outreach and Engagement Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with HealthRIGHT360 for substance use disorder prevention and treatment services, medication assisted treatment services, and outreach and engagement services, increasing the amount by $3,411,448 to an amount not to exceed $12,508,642 and extending the term by nine months through March 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2014, HealthRIGHT 360 (HR360) merged with two community-based organizations that independently contracted with the County: Asian American Recovery Services and Women's Recovery Association. HR360 services include substance use prevention and treatment services, and the North County Outreach Collaborative (NCOC), which provides outreach, linkage, and case management services to the emotionally disturbed population residing in the northern region of the County.
In April 2016, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Government approved the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) waiver for substance use disorder treatment services. In July 2017, HR360 began providing services under the DMC-ODS waiver, which allowed HR360 and other providers to bill for many more services than they were previously able.
In November 2021, this Board approved an agreement with HR360 for substance use disorder prevention and treatment services, medication-assisted treatment services, and outreach and engagement services, for the term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and mental health outre...
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