27-50-102. Behavioral health administration - creation - coordination - health oversight ag

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CO Code › Title 27 › Article 50 › Part 1 › Section 27-50-102

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27-50-102. Behavioral health administration - creation - coordination - health oversight agency. (1) There is established in the department of human services the behavioral health administration. Nothing in this subsection (1) precludes any future legislative action taken pursuant to section 27-60-203 (5) regarding the future location of the BHA.

(2) The BHA is charged with creating a coordinated, cohesive, and effective behavioral health system in Colorado. Any state agency that administers a behavioral health program shall collaborate with the BHA to achieve the goals and objectives established by the BHA. In order to ensure regular engagement with other state agencies and to maintain alignment in state programs, resource allocation, priorities, and strategic planning, the commissioner shall chair a regular meeting of the executive directors of state agencies.

(3) For the purpose of overseeing the behavioral health-care system in Colorado and discharging the BHA's duties as described in this article 50, the BHA is a health oversight agency, as defined in 45 CFR 164.501.

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