S. 3157 · 118th Congress

More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-10-26
Latest action
2023-10-26 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023

This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.