Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act of 2008
June 2008 This bill specifies numerous changes to Medicare for 2008. Key changes include phasing out a 50% co-payment for mental health services to the 20% currently charged for traditional medical services. The bill includes a provision that will enable Community Mental Health Centers to act as an originating site for telehealth services. It also makes changes to physician reimbursement rates . . .
