Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act 2023-07-27 Introduced in Senate 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.

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