§43A-3-112.

§43A-3-112.
   
   The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and its
   operating facilities may become members of public or private
   behavioral health consortiums, health maintenance organizations,
   preferred provider organizations, and hospital or other health care
   networks to provide behavioral health services. The Department and its
   operating facilities may pay dues or fees assessed for such membership
   and are hereby authorized to enter into contracts with such entities
   for the purpose of providing mental health or substance abuse
   services.