Page 239, after line 5, insert:
"LLL.
It is the intent of the General Assembly that the implementation and administration of the care coordination contract for behavioral health services scheduled to go in effect on July 1, 2012 be conducted in a manner that insures system integrity and engages public and private providers in the independent assessment process and the provision of services, that ethical and professional conflicts are avoided and that sound clinical decisions are made in the best interests of the individuals receiving behavioral health services. As part of this process the Department shall monitor the performance of the contract to insure that these principles are met and shall regularly seek input from stakeholders involved in the assessment, approval, provision and use of the behavioral health services provided as a result of this contract." |