Any action to extend telehealth flexibilities from behavioral health will likely wait until the end of the year, KFF Health News reported April 10.
Government & Regulation
CMS finalized new rules requiring Medicare Advantage plans to maintain adequate numbers of outpatient behavioral health providers in their networks.
CMS is adding two new measures to the 2026 Medicare Advantage Star ratings display page based on the 2024 measurement year.
Inpatient psychiatric facilities could see $70 million more in Medicare payments in 2025.
Congress cannot allow telehealth flexibilities for behavioral health implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to expire, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
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President Joe Biden's $7.3 trillion proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 includes several investments in mental health and substance use treatment.
President Joe Biden's mental health priorities include toughening mental health coverage standards for insurers and funding community providers.
CMS will allow more types of behavioral providers to receive Medicaid funding.
New York is proposing appointment wait time standards and network adequacy requirements for behavioral healthcare.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing the state ban prior authorization for inpatient mental healthcare for children and adults.