Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

House Bill 7619 - Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-04-02T21:45:12Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7619 Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/2/2024, 9:45 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7619

Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on ways to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder providers under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), particularly in rural and underserved areas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7619

Bill HR 7619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2024. Bill HR 7619 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2024. Bill HR 7619's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7619

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7619

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7619

Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention.