STATUTORY PROBLEMS AT FEDERAL LEVEL
HIPAA rules – problems and need for clarification
– https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/component/content/article/183-in-a-crisis/1850-hipaa-at-a-glance
IMD Exclusion and waivers
– https://youtu.be/by4V0pA5TVo
– ABC’s of IMDs – https://youtu.be/1ltfTZLBcWQ
– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQEMc3Y_S8
STATUTORY PROBLEMS AT CALIFORNIA STATE LEVEL
LPS Reform
definition of gravely disabled
prevent hospitalization / prevent early treatment
conservatorships
antagonism between family members
unwieldy processes (as intended) vs. due process
immunity for persons discharging patients
Recharacterization of SMI and medical condition [mentioned in “What is SMI?”]
Right to Treatment
Parity with physical medical care
MHSA
funding should be for SMI but now SUD added; too much AMI included