Federal Policy Update
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify key policy priorities of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
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Understand key provisions of the proposed CMS 2024 physician fee schedule.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to inform attendees of the policy work currently being performed and tracked by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Description
This presentation will give a general update on legislative and regulatory proposals supported by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, including certain provisions of the proposed CMS 2024 physician fee schedule.
Target Audience
- Counselor
Presenters
Peter Delia, JD, is a Federal Policy Manager for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Peter manages a number of federal policy portfolios for the National Council, including issues related to workforce, telehealth, equity, 988/crisis, and social determinants of health. Prior to coming to the National Council, Peter worked as a senior attorney for the Florida Senate, where he drafted and analyzed legislation related to behavioral health, Medicaid, child welfare, and elder care issues. Peter has also worked as a senior attorney for the Florida Department of Health, where he practiced administrative litigation and prosecuted disciplinary matters concerning physicians, optometrists, chiropractors, psychologists, and dentists. Peter is a South Florida native and currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida with his wife, Eliza.
Financially Sponsored By
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)