This session will showcase the nation's first statewide, business-led mental health initiative. Participants will learn how other states and regions could replicate similar strategic partnership models. Panelists will discuss collaborations between large employers, health plans, health systems, and school systems aimed at improving mental health outcomes. Additionally, the session will illustrate how Florida leverages state and county data to drive policy changes and implement effective systemic strategies in partnership with both public and private sectors.

Session Objectives

• Highlight the first state-wide business-led mental health initiative in the country and learn how it can be replicated in other states and regions.
• Learn how Florida is demonstrating innovative partnership models with health systems, school systems, health plans and employers to improve mental health outcomes.   
• Learn how Florida is utilizing state and county data to inform policy changes and effective systemic implementation strategies with partners across the public and private sectors.