Summary of Bill HR 4091
Bill 118 hr 4091, also known as the "Expanding T-MSIS Data Reporting Act," seeks to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act in order to broaden the scope of required reports on substance use disorder data. Specifically, this bill aims to include mental health condition data in addition to substance use disorder data in the reports submitted to the Transformed Medicaid Statistical Information System (T-MSIS).
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, passed in 2018, established requirements for states to report data on substance use disorder treatment services to T-MSIS. This data is crucial for understanding and addressing the opioid crisis and other substance use disorders in the United States. However, mental health conditions are often closely linked to substance use disorders, and including data on mental health conditions in these reports can provide a more comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by individuals seeking treatment for these issues.
By expanding the required reports to include mental health condition data, Bill 118 hr 4091 aims to improve the quality and usefulness of the data collected through T-MSIS. This, in turn, can help policymakers and healthcare providers better understand and address the complex needs of individuals struggling with substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Overall, the "Expanding T-MSIS Data Reporting Act" is a step towards enhancing the effectiveness of data collection and analysis in the fight against substance use disorders and mental health conditions in the United States.