I am completely committed to transparency and openness in our government. Without either of those, it’s impossible to get the necessary buy-in from our fellow citizens, as we consider significant changes. I am committed to communicating with all citizens through MainStream Media and Social Media. I will consider expanding upon those techniques developed during the COVID shutdowns, such as using Zoom to encourage input and connections. I’m all about transparency in government. I, too, have been frustrated by city officials avoiding uncomfortable questions, making decisions without supporting regulatory or legal framework. Actions of the municipality related to contracts and agreements with private companies and organizations should generally be available to the public unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so, and those reasons should be publicly vetted. Without transparency, large amounts of public funds are spent on items the public might not approve of, and actions t
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13 Mar 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.
Newsom made his most direct comments yet about the push to unseat him during an interview Friday with KQED, saying his opponents are taking aim at his his broader progressive policy agenda.
“It’s about immigration. It’s about our health care policies. It’s about our criminal justice reform. It’s about the diversity of the state. It’s about our clean air, clean water programs, meeting our environmental strategies,” he told the San Francisco news station.
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The mounting behavioral health crisis is our next pandemic
Covid-19 will continue to illuminate the behavioral health crisis, but effective use of digital solutions can drive clinical innovation and expand access to care.
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“We know we have an intense need. Behavioral health is the next pandemic.” This is how an IT leader at a large health system recently opened a conversation about 2021 goals. Two things struck me: addressing the behavioral health crisis is a rising priority across organizations, and IT leaders are folding behavioral healthcare into their system-wide digital transformations.
Prior to Covid-19, the gap between behavioral health supply and demand was staggering. In 2018, only 43% of adults with mental health needs were able to receive services for all necessary conditions. And it’s only gotten worse. Data from mid-July showed that 53% of adults in the United States reported that the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health.