Report on Behavioral Health in Medicare Could Inform Potential Legislative Action This Congress

Report on Behavioral Health in Medicare Could Inform Potential Legislative Action This Congress

The Medicare Payment and Access Commission (MedPAC) will include a congressionally requested report on behavioral health services under the Medicare program in the June 2023 report that could inform potential legislative action this Congress. At today’s meeting, commissioners identified high-priority areas of interest: (1) eliminating the 190-day lifetime limit on psychiatric hospital services; (2) contemplating an innovative model for behavioral… (Llamas, April 14, 2023) #Mental and Behavioral Health