Two years after the outbreak of COVID-19, healthcare continues to re-imagine new methods to deliver service to patients. Legislators across the nation are beginning to take notice by actively working to pass legislation to provide more care at a lower cost for various patients.

On May 26, the Senate Finance Committee introduced a discussion draft addressing new mental healthcare initiative policies. Notably, a new feature includes a “Bill of Rights” that focuses on mental health service delivery. In addition, the draft’s Bill of Rights seeks to address the requirement of an in-person visit before telehealth services may begin for Medicare patients. However, the law has been temporarily halted due to COVID-19.