Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 16, 2016)
Integrating Behavioral Health Through Technology Act of 2016
This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)to establish a pilot program in up to five states under which incentive payments may be provided to clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and behavioral health facilities for the adoption and use of certified electronic health records technology.
SAMHSA must give priority to states that have implemented a health information exchange that includes behavioral health data.
What just happenedMar 16, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 16, 2016
- Mar 16, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Mar 16, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate