HR 5116 118th Congress House Health Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Health programs administration and funding Health technology, devices, supplies Mental health

Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

Introduced: August 1, 2023 Introduced by: Matsui, Doris O. Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

Aug 4, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Aug 1, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Aug 1, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

This bill establishes a grant program to support behavioral health integration for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Specifically, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology must award grants to behavioral health care providers, including physicians, psychologists, and social workers, to support integration and coordination of services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Authorized activities include purchasing or upgrading technology to meet specified federal certification standards for health information technology and to support integrated services with respect to screenings, treatment, and recovery.

What's happening now August 4, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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