New Report on the Mental Health Reimbursement Policy

A new report released by three agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposes strategies to overcome barriers associated with the reimbursement of mental health services provided in primary care settings. Key actions recommended focus on a variety of stakeholders, including primary care providers, state Medicaid officials, and others billing for mental health services in the public sector, working together to promote a greater understanding of mental health reimbursement policy.

“The actions identified in this study are practical as well as achievable,” said Terry Cline, Ph.D., Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “Improving access to timely and targeted mental health services in primary care settings can improve patient health and compliance with treatment.”

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Reimbursement of Mental Health Services in
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