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The Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department and the residents of Lake County, California.
Background
In 2021, opioid manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals along with three opioid distributors, McKesson, Amerisource Bergen, and Cardinal Health (collectively known as The Distributors) reached settlements for their roles in the opioid epidemic that amount to $26 billion. These settlements will be distributed to states that participated in the joint lawsuits. It is estimated that California will receive approximately $2.05 billion over 18 years to focus on opioid abatement activities within the state. As a participating subdivision, Lake County is set to receive a portion of California’s Abatement Fund and began receiving payments on November 15, 2022. The County will receive approximately $18 million over the course of eighteen years.
HMA was tasked with creating an expenditure plan for the opioid abatement settlement funds distributed to the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department and the residents of Lake County. HMA facilitated community engagement to gather stakeholder feedback and align community priorities with the High Impact Abatement Activities (HIAA) and goals as defined by the California Department of Healthcare Services.
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The Client
The Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department and the residents of Lake County, California.
Background
In 2021, opioid manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals along with three opioid distributors, McKesson, Amerisource Bergen, and Cardinal Health (collectively known as The Distributors) reached settlements for their roles in the opioid epidemic that amount to $26 billion. These settlements will be distributed to states that participated in the joint lawsuits. It is estimated that California will receive approximately $2.05 billion over 18 years to focus on opioid abatement activities within the state. As a participating subdivision, Lake County is set to receive a portion of California’s Abatement Fund and began receiving payments on November 15, 2022. The County will receive approximately $18 million over the course of eighteen years.
HMA was tasked with creating an expenditure plan for the opioid abatement settlement funds distributed to the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Department and the residents of Lake County. HMA facilitated community engagement to gather stakeholder feedback and align community priorities with the High Impact Abatement Activities (HIAA) and goals as defined by the California Department of Healthcare Services.
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