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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-26 | IntroReferral | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate |
| 2023-10-26 | IntroReferral | Introduced in Senate | Library of Congress |