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Support for Better Healthcare: Integrating Mental Health with Primary Care

This act aims to improve access to psychiatric and psychological care by better integrating it with primary care visits. Primary care physicians will receive financial and training support to better assist patients with mental health and substance use issues, especially in areas where access to specialists is difficult.
Key points
Primary care physicians can receive funds to hire additional staff and purchase tools for better care of patients with mental health issues.
Priority for support is given to physicians working in areas with limited access to healthcare or where mental health and substance use issues are more prevalent.
Centers will be established to offer training and assistance to physicians to effectively integrate psychiatric care into their daily practice.
The act allocates funds for research into the best ways to combine physical and mental health care.
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Additional Information
Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act
Print number: HR 5218
Sponsor: Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Process start date: 2021-09-10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Support for Better Healthcare: Integrating Mental Health with Primary Care

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5218.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Primary care physicians can receive funds to hire additional staff and purchase tools for better care of patients with mental health issues.
  • Priority for support is given to physicians working in areas with limited access to healthcare or where mental health and substance use issues are more prevalent.
  • Centers will be established to offer training and assistance to physicians to effectively integrate psychiatric care into their daily practice.
  • The act allocates funds for research into the best ways to combine physical and mental health care.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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