News Report | August 12, 2018
Utah To Launch Pilot Telehealth Mental Health Services
The Utah Department of Human Services (DHS) is preparing to launch a two-year telehealth mental health project. The project will involve the state hospital, or one or more public schools. The selected provider organization will deliver the services and will develop strategies or a plan to ensure sustainability of telehealth mental health services. Proposals have been submitted and an award will be made before the end of the year.
A pilot was authorized by Utah House Bill 308, which was signed into law on March 15, 2018 and went into effect on May 8, 2018. Using the pilot, the . . .