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Lawmakers Kevin Tanner DBHDD Commissioner Interview

Clip: Special | 8m 15s

The Commissioner of DBHDD discusses the pitfalls in the health and workforce system.

In an interview with Donna Lowry, DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner discusses how he deals with the costly struggles of a depleted workforce and how last year's mental health bill has started to create insurance parity for mental health. Tanner also expects funding gained from the opioid lawsuit settlement to help rehabilitate substance abuse sufferers.

02/09/2023 | Rating TV-G

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Lawmakers Kevin Tanner DBHDD Commissioner Interview

Clip: Special | 8m 15s

In an interview with Donna Lowry, DBHDD Commissioner Kevin Tanner discusses how he deals with the costly struggles of a depleted workforce and how last year's mental health bill has started to create insurance parity for mental health. Tanner also expects funding gained from the opioid lawsuit settlement to help rehabilitate substance abuse sufferers.

02/09/2023 | Rating TV-G

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