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H.R.2957: Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2013
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
61 (41 Democrats, 20 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Behavioral Health Information Technology Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to include as a health care provider behavioral and mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, psychiatric hospitals, certain community mental health centers, and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA), with respect to incentives for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 2, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Aug. 1, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) |