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b'This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Jim Swayze is an executive with Cambia Health Solutions, which recently donated $7.1 million to improve mental health in rural Utah. He\\u2019s here to tell us how this significant investment will help to address unmet needs.\\n\\nJIM SWAYZE\\n\\nRegence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah is one of Cambia\\u2019s regional health plans. As an insurance company, we\\u2019re concerned about the behavioral and mental health issues that have been greatly intensified by COVID-19. Rural communities where it can be difficult to get mental healthcare are especially impacted. This is why we invested $7.1 million to increase access where it\\u2019s most needed. This funding will support the development or expansion of programs and services that will provide 24/7 support to people in crisis or emotional distress. It will also increase the capacity of established safety net programs to meet current and emerging needs. \\n\\nTo make the greatest impact in rural areas, we have invested in community partners with differing behavioral and mental health services. With our financial support, these organizations will advance important programs to help Utahns this year and into the future: \\n\\u2022\\tAssociation for Utah Community Health\\n\\u2022\\tNational Children\\u2019s Alliance (NCA): Utah\\u2019s Children Justice Centers\\n\\u2022\\tNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Utah\\n\\u2022\\tUniversity of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute \\n\\u2022\\tUtah Office of Multicultural Affairs\\nDEREK MILLER\\n\\nThat significant investment will make a real difference in people\\u2019s lives. Learn more about Utah\\u2019s first health insurer at regence.com. I\\u2019m Derek Miller, and this is Speaking on Business. \\n\\nOriginally aired: March 9, 2021.'