ACP Response to Senate Finance Committee Inquiry Concerning Policies to Improve Behavioral Health Care

ACP letter to Senate Finance Committee with recommendations to address the crises in mental and behavioral health through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Robin Chichester

behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorders, Wyden, Crapo, Senate Finance Committee, primary care, physician burnout, telehealth, mental health parity, physician workforce, anxiety, depression, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, (S. 610, H.R. 1667), Collaborative Care Model CoCM, Collaborate in an Orderly and Cohesive Manner Act (CoCM), H.R. 5218 Patient-Centered Medical Home, Behavioral Health Integration, Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Audio Only Telehealth Services, pay parity, Public Health Emergency, Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services, Geographical Site Restriction Waivers, Social Determinants of Health, Telehealth Cost Sharing Waivers, COVID-19, health equity.

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 9:59 AM EDT

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 11:23 AM EDT

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