County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

On April 10, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of $51 million in funding opportunities open to HRSA-funded health centers.

County Health Day, which falls during National County Government Month, celebrates the pivotal role counties play in promoting public health and building resilient communities.

On March 21, bipartisan congressional leaders and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced steps to improve the 988 National Suicide Lifeline. This announcement marks major progress on the nation’s crisis response, a priority for counties and a key policy pillar of the NACo Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing.

On March 5, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means marked up and reported out of committee the Protect America’s Senior’s Access to Care Act (H.R. 7513). 

In February, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) introduced a Final Rule amending the regulations governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records at 42 CFR part 2.

On January 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services introduced the Innovation in Behavioral Health Model. This model aims to improve care quality and outcomes for individuals with moderate to severe mental health conditions and substance use disorders by bridging the gap between behavioral and physical healthcare.