Care About Me – A Robust Coordinated Access Model Streamlining Access to Behavioral Health Treatment for Pinellas County Residents

Dr. Joshua Barnett, Behavioral Health Data Scientist, Pinellas County Human Services Pinellas County is a popular community on Florida’s Gulf Coast with nearly 1 million year-round residents and over 90,000 annual visitors. It is a community with a complex health system and a growing population. Earlier this year, Pinellas County launched Care About Me, a…

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Navigating the Path to Excellence: Advancing Organizational Maturity, Benchmarking and Digital Transformation

By Addie Javed, Vice President, EPIC Engineering and Consulting Group; and Susan Boyer, Executive Director, Florida Benchmarking Consortium INTRODUCTION The maturity level of an organization plays a pivotal role in its ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic realm of local government. Harnessing this maturity effectively can be a key catalyst for a successful journey…

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In Loving Memory of Samuel H. Halter

September 19, 1939 – June 22, 2023 Samuel (Sam) Henry Halter concluded an exemplary life of family devotion, public service and spiritual faith on June 22, 2023. Sam passed peacefully at the age of 83 in Tampa while holding the hand of his beloved son and namesake, Samuel Henry (Hank) Halter, Jr. Sam was born…

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