Board of Douglas County, KS, Commissioners Work Session on June 24, 2026

The Douglas County, Kansas Board of Commissioners held a work session on June 24, 2026, focused on the coordination of care for complex individuals frequently cycling through emergency systems, jails, and hospitals. The discussion centered on the "Familiar Faces" initiative, which uses the My Resource Connection (MyRC) data platform to share information among behavioral health and emergency service partners to better serve high-utilizer individuals. While the program has made progress in data integration and care coordination, challenges remain, including limitations of the current MyRC platform, lack of health plan participation due to HIPAA concerns, and significant gaps in medical respite and long-term crisis care facilities. The group discussed exploring new care coordination software platforms and potential budget considerations for future enhancements. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, but the conversation highlighted potential future procurement needs related to data platform upgrades and expanded care services.