Proposal:Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2688
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

This bill establishes a grant program to support behavioral health integration for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Specifically, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology must award grants to behavioral health care providers, including physicians, psychologists, and social workers, to support integration and coordination of services for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Authorized activities include purchasing or upgrading technology to meet specified federal certification standards for health information technology and to support integrated services with respect to screenings, treatment, and recovery.

Bill Title

Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-07-27: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• 2023-07-27: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.