Skilled Nursing News December 16, 2022
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has introduced a bill aimed at increasing access to mental health services for older adults, including those residing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).
Dubbed the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022, the legislation seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to psychologists and can receive mental health services regardless of their care setting. Currently Medicare does not recognize psychologists as independent clinical providers across all settings.
“As a psychologist myself, I know the benefit that psychologists can bring to their patients, which is why I am proud that our bill will allow these qualified providers to provide top-notch care to Medicare beneficiaries in various settings, from skilled nursing facilities to inpatient psychiatric...
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