Mar 1, 2021BoardMeeting
BoardMental Health America Regional Policy Council Meeting
The meeting focused on legislative and advocacy updates concerning mental health services across various states. Key discussion topics included the expansion and challenges of telehealth, specifically addressing the need for equitable access, the necessity of maintaining broadband and audio-only options, and concerns regarding brick-and-mortar licensing requirements for telehealth professionals. The group also discussed the importance of integrating mental health education in schools to improve equity, the impact of federal administration actions on Medicaid work requirements, and new developments in postpartum Medicaid coverage.