HR 5473
EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act, aims to improve access to mental and behavioral healthcare by expanding the use of telehealth services under Medicare and Medicaid. Specifically, it removes restrictions requiring telehealth services to originate from a rural location, allowing treatment to be delivered from the patient’s home. The bill also directs the government to develop guidance and reports to support the expansion of these services, addressing a critical shortage of mental health professionals and the significant need for treatment among individuals with mental and substance use disorders.
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Lisa [D-DE-At Large] Blunt Rochester
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