Access to high-quality physical and behavioral health care services is a cornerstone for maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in western states.  However, the West faces unique challenges that can hinder the ability to provide comprehensive health care to western residents.  The resolution outlines Western Governors’ policies and recommendations to address a wide range of health care challenges, including growing rates of behavioral health conditions, workforce shortages across the health care industry, social and economic conditions that affect health outcomes, and barriers to care in rural, frontier, and tribal communities.  The Governors also acknowledge the importance of strong state-federal collaboration to ensure that all levels of government are working together to promote the health of the West’s citizens. Read, download the resolution.