On August 1, 2013, bill H.R. 2957 was introduced to the House of Representatives, which would extend health information technology meaningful use incentives to behavioral health, mental health and substance abuse professionals and facilities. The term “additional eligible professional” would be added to meaningful use legislation to cover clinical psychologists providing qualified psychologist services. Such additional eligible professionals would receive meaningful use incentive payments on the same payment schedule as other eligible professionals but from years 2019 through 2022. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Click here to see full text of the bill.
If you have any questions about this proposed legistation please contact Alisa Kuehn at 317-977-1475 or akuehn@wp.hallrender.com or your regular Hall Render attorney.
