new text begin DIRECTION TO COMMISSIONER; SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAM SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of human services, in consultation with counties, tribes, managed care organizations, substance use disorder treatment associations, and other relevant stakeholders, shall develop a plan, proposed timeline, and summary of necessary resources to make systems improvements to minimize the regulatory paperwork for substance use disorder programs licensed under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A, and regulated under Minnesota Statutes, chapters 245F and 245G, and Minnesota Rules, parts 2960.0580 to 2960.0700. The plan shall include procedures to ensure that continued input from all stakeholders is considered and that the planned systems improvements maximize client benefits and utility for providers, regulatory agencies, and payers. new text end