Senate advances changes to involuntary-examiner rules, expands who can perform evaluations and preserves review limits Senate File 23 passed the Committee of the Whole with amendments to expand the list of providers authorized to perform outpatient examinations (including PAs and APRNs) and to retain a two-year cap on commitment with six-month reviews; a committee amendment also tightened who can perform court review appointments.

Wyoming's Senate is redefining mental health care access by allowing more professionals to conduct vital outpatient examinations while ensuring crucial protections for civil liberties.

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Nevada Health Authority outlines priorities after SB494 reorganization At a Jan. 6 interim meeting, Nevada Health Authority Director Stacy Weeks told the Joint Interim Committee on Health and Human Services the newly stood-up agency now manages Medicaid, the public option and other programs covering almost 1 million Nevadans and overseeing about $13 billion in state and federal health spending. Weeks outlined four strategic priorities: health improvement, program viability, workforce capacity and value-driven purchasing.

The Nevada Health Authority is poised for transformation, now overseeing nearly 1 million lives and a staggering $13 billion in health care spending, all while focusing on improving health outcomes and program viability.

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McHenry County Updates Economic Development Plan and Housing Initiatives McHenry County discusses economic strategies, housing agreements, and upcoming meetings for community improvement.

McHenry County is gearing up for a transformative economic future with a bold five-year plan that prioritizes infrastructure, workforce development, and community collaboration!

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