New Bill Aims to Improve Mental Health Care Access for Medicare Beneficiaries
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate seeks to improve mental health care access for Medicare beneficiaries by eliminating the requirement for psychologists to obtain physician approval before providing services. The Increasing Mental Health Options Act, proposed by Senators John Kennedy and Martin Heinrich, aims to reduce delays in care and expand access in underserved areas. The bill also proposes Medicare bonus payments for psychologists in shortage areas, addressing the growing mental health needs among older Americans. 
