HF 1634

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/08/2023 12:18pm

A bill for an act
relating to human services; appropriating money for the Project ECHO program.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; PROJECT ECHO.
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new text begin $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of human services for a grant to Hennepin Healthcare
to expand the Project ECHO program. The grant must be used to establish at least four
substance use disorder-focused Project ECHO programs at Hennepin Healthcare, expanding
the grantee's capacity to improve health and substance use disorder outcomes for diverse
populations of individuals enrolled in medical assistance, including but not limited to
immigrants, individuals who are homeless, individuals seeking maternal and perinatal care,
and other underserved populations. The Project ECHO programs funded under this section
must be culturally responsive, and the grantee must contract with culturally and linguistically
appropriate substance use disorder service providers who have expertise in focus areas,
based on the populations served. Grant funds may be used for program administration,
equipment, provider reimbursement, and staffing hours.
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