Biden Administration Raising Awareness For Mental Health Resources

The video discusses the U.S. mental health crisis and the Biden administration's efforts to integrate mental and physical health care. It highlights the introduction of new billing codes by CMS to facilitate reimbursement for mental health services in primary care settings. However, challenges remain due to inadequate reimbursement rates, prompting some professionals to leave the healthcare system. The administration aims to improve access to mental health services and encourage holistic care.

What initiative has the White House taken to address the mental health crisis?

• Building new mental health facilities

• Hiring more mental health professionals

• Increased funding and awareness with celebrity involvement

• Providing free mental health services to all

What is the main goal of the Biden administration's roadmap for behavioral health?

• To separate mental and physical health services

• To focus solely on physical health

• To integrate mental health professionals into primary care settings

• To reduce the number of mental health professionals

How does the new CMS rule aim to support mental health services?

• By reducing the number of billing codes

• By increasing the cost of mental health services

• By introducing new billing codes for reimbursement

• By eliminating billing codes altogether

What challenge do mental health professionals face with the current reimbursement system?

• High reimbursement rates

• Lack of billing codes

• Too many billing codes

• Inadequate reimbursement rates

What is a potential benefit of expanding billing codes for mental health services?

• It will limit the types of services offered

• It will reduce the number of mental health professionals

• It will make services more expensive

• It will make it easier for Americans to access mental health services