WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, which would improve access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) by establishing a formal funding structure and allowing for coverage of the services they provide under Medicare:
"Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics have a proven record of providing lifesaving mental health and addiction treatment to anyone who walks through their doors," said Sen. Cornyn. "This legislation would ensure CCBHCs have a reliable and permanent funding structure under Medicare so they can im...