A hearing will be held April 2 on Alaska House Concurrent Resolution 21 (HCR 21) to respond to adverse childhood experiences. The resolution is very similar to those passed in Wisconsin and California. Testimony will be heard in the Health and Social Services Committee on the bill introduced by Representative Geran Tarr. In her statement about the bill, Tarr calls on Governor Walker “to establish policy and programs to address the public and behavioral health epidemic of adverse childhood experiences.” The statement highlights the potential cost savings to the state in the cost of health care, corrections, substance abuse, and other issues related to ACEs. She points to a study that estimates the potential annual savings to Medicaid of $39 million with a modest reduction in ACEs scores.
Laura Avellaneda-Cruz first reported on this development on the Alaska group on ACEs Connection. News on the hearing (which can be watched or heard here) will be provided on ACEs Connection. The resource list provided by Rep. Tarr includes a link to ACEsConnection.com.
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