A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities under the Medicare program.

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Summary of Bill S 3450

Bill 118 s 3450, also known as the "Collaborative Treatment of Mental and Physical Health Comorbidities Act," aims to make changes to title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to create a demonstration program within the Medicare program. This program is designed to encourage the collaborative treatment of individuals who are dealing with both mental health and physical health conditions simultaneously.

The bill recognizes the importance of addressing both mental and physical health issues together, as they often coexist and can have a significant impact on an individual's overall well-being. By promoting collaboration between healthcare providers who specialize in mental health and those who specialize in physical health, the goal is to improve the quality of care for individuals with comorbidities.

Through this demonstration program, healthcare providers will be encouraged to work together to develop comprehensive treatment plans that address both the mental and physical health needs of their patients. This may involve coordinating care, sharing information, and implementing integrated treatment approaches. Overall, the Collaborative Treatment of Mental and Physical Health Comorbidities Act seeks to improve the overall health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with comorbidities by promoting a more holistic and collaborative approach to their care within the Medicare program.

Congressional Summary of S 3450

Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023

This bill establishes a demonstration program to test hospital innovations that support low-income or uninsured individuals with serious mental and physical health comorbidities and to identify appropriate payment reforms under Medicare and Medicaid.

Participating hospitals must (1) have a proportionally high number of Medicare or Medicaid patients, and (2) develop a plan and related quality metrics for innovations to provide coordinated care and address social determinants of health for individuals with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance and physical comorbidities (e.g., chronic conditions).

Current Status of Bill S 3450

Bill S 3450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3450 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023. Bill S 3450's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 7, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3450

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities under the Medicare program.