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House passes bill to reauthorize, expand federal …

(Just Now) WEBThe House last night voted 402-20 to pass the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-being Act, bipartisan legislation that includes reauthorization through 2027 of more than 30 programs that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-23-house-passes-aha-supported-mental-health-bill

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Biden's mental health plan has potential, experts say, if Congress …

(3 days ago) WEBHere are five highlights of the plan that advocates find promising. 1. Focus on children's mental health. In his speech Tuesday night, Biden gave special emphasis on addressing the mental health

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/02/1084006754/heres-what-experts-say-biden-gets-right-in-his-new-mental-health-plan

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What Is Congress Doing to Advance Behavioral Health Reform?

(5 days ago) WEBThe new law creates investments for early identification and intervention programs in schools, including $240 million in appropriations for programs that increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged youth and connect them to needed services. Expanding the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinical (CCBHC) model.

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/what-congress-doing-advance-behavioral-health-reform

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FACT SHEET: Biden- - The White House

(2 days ago) WEBThe Administration recently issued proposed rules that, if finalized, would expand access to mental health and substance use care by covering intensive outpatient services; increasing Medicare

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/25/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-make-it-easier-to-access-in-network-mental-health-care/

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FACT SHEET: President Biden to Announce Strategy to Address …

(1 days ago) WEBThe President’s fiscal year 2023 (FY23) budget will propose that all health plans cover robust behavioral health services with an adequate network of providers, including three behavioral health

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/01/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-announce-strategy-to-address-our-national-mental-health-crisis-as-part-of-unity-agenda-in-his-first-state-of-the-union/

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Fetterman & Smith Introduce Bill to Establish Senate Commission …

(2 days ago) WEBThe bill would establish a U.S. Senate Commission on Mental Health tasked with providing Congress and the president independent, expert policy recommendations to improve access to and affordability of mental health care services. “Before I sought help for my depression, I was the biggest cynic – but it truly worked,” said Senator Fetterman.

https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-releases/news-fetterman-smith-introduce-bill-to-establish-senate-commission-on-mental-health/

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HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration Fact Sheet of

(9 days ago) WEBContact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 [email protected]. HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration Fact Sheet of Accomplishments. In his first State of the Union, President Biden laid out the Administration’s vision to transform behavioral health by strengthening system capacity, connecting more Americans to care, and supporting …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/01/18/hhs-roadmap-for-behavioral-health-integration-fact-sheet-accomplishments.html

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Four Actions Government Can Take to Address Mental …

(8 days ago) WEBFour Actions the Federal Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in the U.S. Emily White and Amy White from Mobile Crisis Response Teams, an organization that deals with behavioral health, …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2023/four-actions-federal-government-can-take-address-mental-health-us

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The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of …

(2 days ago) WEBamended behavioral health (i.e., mental health and substance use) program authorizations expiring in FY2023. The act reauthorized many behavioral health programs established or reauthorized in 2016 by the 21st Century Cures (P.L. 114-255) or the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (P.L. 114-198).

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R47910

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'There's at Least One More Legislative Train' for Behavioral Health

(6 days ago) WEBBipartisan behavioral health reform efforts in 2022 so far. Previous congressional action earlier in the year supports the idea there is bipartisan support for behavioral health reform. The Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 passed out of the House on a 402-20 vote. All votes against the bill were from …

https://bhbusiness.com/2022/11/29/theres-at-least-one-more-legislative-train-for-behavioral-health-reform-to-ride-before-2023/

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Bipartisan senators aim for mental health reforms, grants

(4 days ago) WEBThe legislation, introduced by Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, and Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, would offer a major boost in funding to states under the Mental Health Services Block Grant.

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/senators-seek-reauthorize-mental-health-reforms-and-grants-latest-bid-improve-access

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Historic Funding for Mental Health Care Championed by Murphy …

(2 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON–As a leader on mental health reform in the Senate, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, helped secure historic amounts of funding in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill to expand …

https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/historic-funding-for-mental-health-care-championed-by-murphy-included-in-fy23-government-funding-legislation

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2023: The Year of Federal Mental Health Policy Implementation …

(3 days ago) WEB2023-the-year-of-federal-investments. Article Published: 7/26/2023. In 2022, the U.S. Congress and the Biden administration respectively passed legislation and issued executive orders that will significantly invest in resources to expand mental health services in schools, businesses, communities, and behavioral health delivery systems.

https://www.nbcc.org/resources/nccs/newsletter/2023-the-year-of-federal-investments

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $36.9 Million in Behavioral

(9 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced $36.9 million in notices of funding opportunities for grant programs supporting behavioral health services across the U.S. These grant programs support the Biden-Harris …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240226/biden-harris-administration-announces-36-million-behavioral-health-funding-opportunities

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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and …

(Just Now) WEBExpanding access to behavioral health care remains a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. As part of that effort, the final rule includes two new essential community provider (ECP) categories that are critical to delivering needed behavioral health care: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Centers and Mental Health Facilities.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/04/17/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-expand-behavioral-health-care-access-millions-americans-2024.html

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New Federal Rules Seek To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

(2 days ago) WEBOn July 25, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the tri-agencies) proposed a new rule to strengthen the enforcement of the federal Mental Health Parity and

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/new-federal-rules-seek-strengthen-mental-health-parity

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Behavioral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview …

(2 days ago) WEBBehavioral health changes during the COVID-19 pandemic pose a number of issues for Congress to consider. As the pandemic continues, the federal government may consider whether to extend—or make permanent—some of the regulatory changes to behavioral health treatment.

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46831

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H.R.7236 - Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act of

(5 days ago) WEB(a) Mental, emotional, and behavioral health services.—Not later than 180 days after date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on how to expand the provision of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services covered by State plans (or waivers of such plans) under title XIX of the Social …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7236/text

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/14/biden-harris-administration-announces-maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care-amid-urgent-public-health-crisis.html

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Strategy Development …

(4 days ago) WEBSource: CRS analysis of legislation on Congress.gov. Discussion Mental Health Strategy Development In 2006, Congress established a task force to assess and develop recommendations to improve mental health services for servicemembers after reported challenges with “inadequate” mental health assessments and poor access to …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN12263

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CMS Proposes New Behavioral Health Program

(4 days ago) WEBThe Biden administration wants to create a new behavioral health initiative under Medicare that pays for opioid treatment programs, hospital outpatient departments, Community Mental Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics, according to CMS’ proposed 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment …

https://insidehealthpolicy.com/daily-news/cms-proposes-new-behavioral-health-program

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HHS announces national strategy to improve maternal mental …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Department of Health and Human Services May 14 announced a national strategy to address maternal mental health and substance use issues. The strategy was created by the Task Force on Maternal Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Advisory Committee for Women’s …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-14-hhs-announces-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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The Implications of the Public’s Preexisting Condition—Amnesia

(Just Now) WEBHowever, the RSC proposal does eliminate the ACA’s protection against insurers charging higher premiums to people in poor health, leaving that decision to individual states. If states allow such premium surcharges based on health conditions, people with preexisting conditions might have access to health insurance, but that …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2819062

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Therapists in North Bergen, NJ - Psychology Today

(1 days ago) WEBFind the Right Therapist in North Bergen, NJ - Damaris Alfonso, LCSW; Mark Alan Zilberman, LCSW; Larry M Levine- - - -Brief Treatment: Couples: Hypnosis; Tali Marcus

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/nj/north-bergen

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Our Doctor Elite Behavioral Group

(6 days ago) WEBRonald S. Wei, MD, FAPA. MD from UMDNJ, NJ Medical School (2000). Residency in Psychiatry at UMDNJ University Hospital. Specialty: General adult psychiatry. Adolescents from age 16 and up. Admitting privileges: Morristown Memorial Hospital. Former attending physician at UMDNJ and Essex County Hospital Center.

http://www.elitebehavioral.com/staff

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Angela Alsobrooks is projected to face Larry Hogan in U.S. Senate …

(Just Now) WEBAngela D. Alsobrooks is the projected winner of a high-stakes Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Maryland. She will face Larry Hogan (R).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/05/14/angela-alsobrooks-maryland-senate-primary-winner/

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If Social Security not fixed, retirees face automatic cut in 2033 : NPR

(6 days ago) WEBProposed fixes. Congress could fix the problem by raising taxes that support Social Security, reducing retirement benefits, or some combination of the two. the program, which provides health

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/06/1249406440/social-security-medicare-congress-fix-boomers-benefits

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FY2024 NDAA: Military Mental Health Workforce Provisions

(6 days ago) WEB• Senate Section 503 proposed to amend 10 U.S.C. §523(b) to exclude commissioned officers who are licensed behavioral health providers (e.g., clinical psychologists, social workers, and mental health nurse practitioners) from counting toward the authorized strength of certain officers on active duty. Mental Health Training for …

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/download/IN/IN12268/IN12268.pdf/

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Shapiro Administration and Montgomery County Officials …

(9 days ago) WEBThe proposed 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for county mental health base funding for the second year in a row, an investment that supports services in every community of the Commonwealth and access to life-saving behavioral health care for uninsured and underinsured Pennsylvanians. Last year’s $20 million investment was the …

https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=1016

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King Continues to Press VA for Answers on Proposed Employee …

(5 days ago) WEBTo watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King pressed Dr. Peter Kaboli, the Executive Director of the Office of Rural Health in the Veterans Health Administration, and Wade Vlosich, the Director of the VA Oklahoma City Heath Care …

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-continues-to-press-va-for-answers-on-proposed-employee-cutbacks-in-fy25-budget

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Home Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey

(5 days ago) WEBABC removed the limitations from our life, and Brittney now loves exploring, playing and meeting new friends. I am astounded at and grateful for the vast improvement in the quality of our lives. Thank you, Dr. Levine!! Stacy T. 201-212-6448 ABC of NJ - Expert, Compassionate Behavioral Health Care for Pets.

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H.R.8375 - Congress.gov

(Just Now) WEBSummary of H.R.8375 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase pediatric mental and behavioral health provider education, training, recruitment, retention, and support, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8375

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US overhauls electric grid to make way for more renewables

(7 days ago) WEBThe U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday approved the first major electric transmission policy update in over a decade that aims to speed up new interregional lines to move more

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/ferc-overhaul-us-electric-transmission-system-2024-05-13/

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Voids in Scientific Evidence Slow Efforts to Curb Firearm Violence

(5 days ago) WEBEfforts to address the rising public health crisis of firearm violence are being stymied by the lack of scientific evidence about which current laws and proposed policies are–or are not–effective interventions. That’s according to a May 3 virtual seminar of top experts convened by the University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard David Institute

https://ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/research-updates/voids-in-scientific-evidence-slow-efforts-to-curb-firearm-violence/

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