What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2688.
Better Mental Health Care: Funding for Modern IT Systems for Behavioral Providers.
This Act establishes a federal grant program to help mental health and substance abuse professionals and facilities acquire modern electronic health record systems. The goal is to improve care coordination and integrate behavioral health treatment with primary care, leading to faster and safer assistance for patients. Grants up to $2 million are available to ensure patient data can be easily exchanged between different providers.
Key points
Federal grants (up to $2 million) available for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and treatment centers to purchase and upgrade health IT systems.
Requirement that new IT systems must enable secure, electronic exchange of patient data between behavioral health specialists, primary care physicians, and hospitals.
Improved quality of care by promoting integrated services, including coordinated treatment planning for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring physical conditions.
Status:
Expired
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