Florida mental health leader applauds Speaker-designate Garrison's commitment to behavioral health as top priority
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Summary
Dr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems, praises Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison for prioritizing mental health as a "first-tier issue" during his upcoming two-year speakership. Garrison framed behavioral health not just as a healthcare concern but as a public safety, workforce, and infrastructure problem, speaking at the Florida Chamber Leadership Conference. The article highlights the importance of this focus for the more than 320,000 uninsured or under-insured Floridians who rely on behavioral healthcare services.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledDr. Christine Cauffield, CEO of LSF Health Systems, said: 'I'm thrilled to see the priority that House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison has committed to give mental health as a "first-tier issue" during his speakership over the next two years.'
Garrison repeatedly referred to behavioral health as much more than just a healthcare issue, but rather as a public safety, workforce and infrastructure problem.
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