Budzinski, Mann introduce legislation to expand mental health care access

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On Feb. 4, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the More Behavioral Health Providers Act to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder care in areas struggling with a shortage of mental health professionals.

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“By strengthening the behavioral health workforce, this bill is an essential step toward ensuring that all Americans have access to high-quality primary care that treats the whole person,” said Ann Greiner, President and CEO of the Primary Care Collaborative

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