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Proposed new Medicare billing codes could boost digital mental health treatment

The proposed new Medicare billing codes in the proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025 include three specific codes for digital mental health treatment (DMHT) relating to professional services ...
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988 mental health crisis calls may soon be routed based on location rather than area code

The US Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward adopting a rule that would require telecommunications companies to route calls to the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline based on ...
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Code And Theory Builds App To Address Mental Health Crisis

It’s no secret that mental health has been deemed a public health crisis in the U.S. since before the pandemic, which exacerbated the problem. And earlier this year the U.S. Surgeon General stated ...
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Millions use 988 mental health crisis line, but more training, resources could better reach people in need, researchers say

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. The 988 Suicide and Crisis ...