Major
Public Health
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was enacted on June 25th, 2022. This policy was passed due to the growing prevalence of gun violence and the lack of access to mental health services. Our analysis focuses specifically on the implications the BSCA will have on mental health services. The BSCA expands the Medicaid community-based behavioral health services and will provide funding and training. Recommendations for healthcare organizations include working with the community to promote mental health services, aligning current policies with the BSCA, and investing in children and family mental health services.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Theresa Burkhart, Dr, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
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The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Implications for Mental Health Services
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) was enacted on June 25th, 2022. This policy was passed due to the growing prevalence of gun violence and the lack of access to mental health services. Our analysis focuses specifically on the implications the BSCA will have on mental health services. The BSCA expands the Medicaid community-based behavioral health services and will provide funding and training. Recommendations for healthcare organizations include working with the community to promote mental health services, aligning current policies with the BSCA, and investing in children and family mental health services.
Comments
The major selected is not my actual major. I am a healthcare administration student, and it was on the list that was presented to me.