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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period: 07/01/2022 - 12/31/2022

Lobbyist name	Carmel Anne Craig
Business name	Association for Behavioral Healthcare
Address	251 West Central Street Suite 21
City, state, zip code	Natick, MA 01760
Country	US
Agent type	Both
Phone	857-919-1183

Operating Expenses

No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Client: Association for Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.

Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $35,345.00

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive	MassHealth	Assembled feedback group to address rates for Adult and Youth Community Crisis Stabilization Services as proposed in 101 CMR 305.00: Rates of Payment for Behavioral Health Services Provided in Community Behavioral Health Centers. Drafted and finalized written responses on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members to the proposed rates for both Mobile Crisis Services and Community Crisis Stabilization. Submitted written testimony to MassHealth advocating for overall rate increases.	Oppose	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Department of Public Health (DPH)	Elicited feedback from association members to respond to the addition of Medication Administration Policy 13-1 Transcription, Posting and Verifying of Health Care Provider's Orders. Drafted and finalized written comments to the new amendment on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members and submitted same to the Department of Public Health's Drug Control Program that oversees the Medication Administration Program.	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Department of Mental Health (DMH)	101 CMR 414.00: Rates for Family Stabilization Services - Assembled feedback group to respond to the proposed Department of Mental Health (DMH) Flexible Support Services rates within 101 CMR 414.00. Drafted and finalized written comments on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members, seeking increases to staff salaries, the cost adjustment factor, the tax and fringe rates, and the overall Operating Expenses. Provided oral and written testimony at the public hearing.	Oppose	$0.00	N/A
Executive	MassHealth	130 CMR 448.000: Community Behavioral Health Center Services - Drafted and finalized written comments on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members to the proposed new regulation, offering recommendations for improved service delivery and staffing.	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
Executive	MassHealth	130 CMR 429.000: Mental Health Center Services - Drafted and finalized written comments on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members to the amended regulations, offering recommendations for improved service delivery and staffing.	Neutral	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Department of Public Health (DPH)	105 CMR 700.000: Implementation of M.G.L. c. 94C - Submitted written comments to the Department of Public Health, expressing appreciation for the amendment that will allow non-licensed staff member to administer rescue medications in life-threatening emergencies and recommending maintaining credentialing language.	Support	$0.00	N/A
Executive	Department of Mental Health (DMH)	101 CMR 426.00: Rates for Certain Adult Community Mental Health Services - Assembled feedback group to respond to the Department of Mental Health's amendments to 101 CMR 426.00, in particular the addition of Enhanced Medical Group Living Environments in light of the staffing concerns in existing Adult Community Clinical Services. Drafted and finalized written comments on behalf of the Association for Behavioral Healthcare and its members to the amended regulations and proposed rates, suggesting overall rate increases. Provided oral and written testimony during public hearing.	Oppose	$0.00	N/A
			Total amount	$0.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

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