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S.1517: 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 Sept. 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 18, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
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 (including one operated by a county behavioral health agency), and residential or outpatient mental health or substance abuse treatment facilities. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Sept. 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |