Utah passed a law that aims to expand the behavioral health workforce by enhancing educational programs, providing scholarships, and creating incentives for professionals to work in underserved areas. It focuses on increasing access to mental health services through targeted workforce development initiatives and fostering collaboration between universities and healthcare providers to address critical shortages in behavioral health professionals across the state.
https://oplr.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SB26-Explainer-March-18-vPOSTED.pdf
