Senate budget writers seek answers for mental health emergency room boarding

Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette. (INDEPTHNH.ORG)

CONCORD — Senate budget writers began work on the state’s largest department Friday as Health and Human Services outlined budget needs and obligations.

Much of the discussion with Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette centered on the department’s actions and what it plans to do to reduce the number of children and adults waiting for mental health services in hospital emergency rooms.

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