Medicare Incentives to Integrate Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
This bill aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for Medicare beneficiaries. It introduces temporary higher payments for primary care providers who integrate these behavioral health services into their practices, encouraging comprehensive care delivery. The law also mandates new quality reporting standards and provides funding for technical assistance to help clinics adopt integrated care models.
Key points
Increased Medicare payments (up to 175% of the standard rate) for integrated behavioral health services provided between 2025 and 2027.
Establishment of new quality measurement and reporting requirements for providers integrating mental health and primary care.
Funding allocated for technical assistance to help primary care practices successfully adopt integrated behavioral health models.
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