Mental Health Reform Act of 2015

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1945 Mental Health Reform Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1945

Mental Health Reform Act of 2015

This bill creates the position of Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders to oversee the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Mental health programs are extended and training regarding mental health is expanded.

SAMHSA must establish the National Mental Health Policy Laboratory and the Interagency Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee.

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institute of Mental Health to translate evidence-based interventions and the best available science into systems of care.

The Health Resources and Services Administration must support the creation and expansion of child psychiatry access programs.

Certain mental health care professional volunteers are provided liability protection.

Pediatric mental health subspecialists are eligible for National Health Service Corps programs.

An underserved population of children or a site for training in child psychiatry can be designated as a health professional shortage area.

SAMHSA must award primary care and behavioral health care integration grants to state entities to fund improvements in settings with integrated care.

The Department of Health and Human Services must develop a model program and materials for training health care providers regarding the disclosure of the protected health information of patients with a mental illness.

This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to conditionally expand coverage of mental health services.

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Current Status of Bill S 1945

Bill S 1945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2015. Bill S 1945 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on August 5, 2015. Bill S 1945's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of August 5, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1945

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Health

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Advisory bodiesChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHospital careHousing and community development fundingMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMinority educationMinority healthNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Research administration and fundingRight of privacySocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1945

Mental Health Reform Act of 2015A bill to make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes.Mental Health Reform Act of 2015

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