Bill > S1517

This bill, the Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013, aims to expand access to health information technology (HIT) assistance for behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities. It amends the Public Health Services Act to include these providers and facilities, such as psychiatric hospitals and community mental health centers, in programs that offer HIT support. Additionally, it modifies the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid HIT implementation assistance to these behavioral health providers, including clinical psychologists and clinical social workers, and certain types of hospitals and treatment facilities, by adjusting timelines and definitions to accommodate their specific needs and service delivery models.