Establishes a statewide integrated care initiative for adults with co-occurring substance use, mental health, and chronic physical conditions.

The bill aims to address the needs of complex patients in Hawaii by creating a statewide integrated care initiative. It recognizes the high-need, high-cost population of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic physical conditions. The initiative seeks to improve outcomes and reduce costs by integrating medical, behavioral, and social supports through coordinated care plans. The Department of Health is authorized to contract with community-based organizations to implement this model.

Establishes a statewide integrated care initiative for adults with co-occurring substance use, mental health, and chronic physical conditions.

The bill aims to address the needs of complex patients in Hawaii by creating a statewide integrated care initiative. It recognizes the high-need, high-cost population of individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and chronic physical conditions. The initiative seeks to improve outcomes and reduce costs by integrating medical, behavioral, and social supports through coordinated care plans. The Department of Health is authorized to contract with community-based organizations to implement this model.