Behavioral Health Business November 29, 2022
Chris Larson

Behavioral health reform efforts have a chance of passing during Congress’ lame-duck session.

The final days of the legislative session include several must-move bills, according to experts with the law firm Polsinelli. Combined with a bipartisan interest in Behavioral health reform, the environment on the Hill could be favorable to seeing key provisions clearing Congress.

The largest in terms of scale is the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022 (H.R. 7666). Sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill on June 22.

In short, the bill is meant to expand and strengthen the collective behavioral health system in the U.S. It reauthorizes and expands several funding grants and changes...

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