Critical Access Hospitals: Views on How Medicare Payment and Other Factors Affect Behavioral Health Services
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Description
Provides an overview of Medicare payment policies for care
provided by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Explores how
CAHs provide behavioral health services in their
communities. Summarizes findings from interviews with
officials from 10 CAHs, stakeholder organizations, the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
regarding how Medicare payment policies and other factors
affect CAHs' ability to provide behavioral health services.
Date
06/2023
Organization
Government Accountability Office
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· Behavioral health
· Critical Access Hospitals
· Legislation and regulations
· Medicare
· Policy
· Reimbursement and payment models
· Rural Health Clinics
· Telehealth