Dr. Cassie Littler, Medical Director of the Webb Pediatric Specialty Clinic at Denver Health (a Federally Qualified Health Center) discusses the role of state governments in promoting sustainable, integrated behavioral health care. She explores funding disparities, workforce shortages, and the innovative ways states like Colorado are addressing challenges to improve care for individuals with concurrent physical and behavioral health conditions. 

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