Public Comments for: HB622 - State plan for medical assistance services; violence prevention services benefit.
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Last Name: Kimbrough Organization: Virginia Moms for Change Locality: Chesterfield

We support violence prevention services and the funding of research into gun violence prevention.

Last Name: Beilhart Organization: Virginia Moms for Change Locality: Chesterfield County

As a member of Virginia Moms for Change, I support violence prevention services and the funding of research into gun violence prevention.

Last Name: Long Organization: Moms Demand Action Locality: Henrico County

Hi, my name is Katie Long from Henrico County, I’m a volunteer from Moms Demand Action, and I support these bills.

Last Name: Fox Organization: Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America Locality: Albemarle County

I'm a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and I support this bill.

Last Name: Fischer Organization: The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention Locality: Silver Spring

Comments Document

The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) is proud to support House Bill 622 to provide medical assistance services through the creation of a violence prevention benefit. This bill would promote the physical and psychological recovery for survivors of community violence and create a safer Virginia. The HAVI represents over 50 hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) across the United States. We are proud to support programs throughout the commonwealth as partners of the Virginia Hospital-based Violence Intervention Program Collaborative. HAVI member programs provide services to violently injured patients in both health care and community settings. HVIPs vary in the specifics of their design and scope, but typically include immediate intervention in the hospital or emergency department after an injury, followed by intensive, community-based care for approximately one year after discharge. Without intervention, these patients are at high risk for future repeat injuries, retaliatory violence, and mental health consequences such as post-traumatic stress disorder. Research shows HVIPs are effective in reducing patients’ risk of repeat injury, as well as addressing critical needs such as mental health, alcohol and substance misuse, and a variety of other patient-centered outcomes. One randomized control published in the Journal of Trauma found that participants were 84% less likely to return to the hospital with a repeat injury and four times less likely to be convicted of a violent crime. Research shows that Medicaid is the main payer of the medical costs of firearm violence. With that in mind, HB 622 is likely to result in net savings for Virginia’s Medicaid program. Given the high medical costs of treating firearm injuries, this bill would save the commonwealth money if just a small number of shootings are prevented. With or without action, Virginia’s Medicaid program is expected to remain the single largest payer for health care expenses following firearm injuries, highlighting the importance of implementing a preventive strategy. For these reasons, the HAVI respectfully asks for your support of HB 622. Please see the attached pdf for further details describing our support.