Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 2590, the Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025, would amend the Medicare law to create a five-year demonstration program (fiscal years 2026 through 2030) testing new ways for hospitals to coordinate treatment of patients who have both serious mental illness and physical health conditions. Participating hospitals would enter agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, submit plans identifying target populations and community partners, and receive negotiated payments to implement innovations such as integrated care teams, improved electronic health records, and services addressing social factors like housing, food access, and transportation. A "learning collaborative" would let hospitals share results, and the Secretary would later report findings to Congress along with any recommendations for further legislation.
The program targets specific groups: low-income Medicare beneficiaries, Medicaid enrollees, and uninsured individuals with mental and physical health comorbidities, particularly those in "vulnerable communities" with high poverty, poor health indicators, or limited food access. Eligible hospitals include certain rural hospitals, large teaching hospitals, and small urban safety-net hospitals meeting specified criteria. Funding would come from existing funds already appropriated under the Social Security Act's innovation authority, rather than new appropriations.
The bill was introduced on April 2, 2025, by Rep. Brendan Boyle and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on and would need committee action and passage by both chambers before becoming law.
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Official summary
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
This bill establishes a demonstration program to test hospital innovations that support low-income or uninsured individuals with serious mental and physical health comorbidities and to identify appropriate payment reforms under Medicare and Medicaid.
Participating hospitals must (1) have a proportionally high number of Medicare or Medicaid patients, and (2) develop a plan and related quality metrics for innovations to provide coordinated care and address social determinants of health for individuals with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance and physical comorbidities (e.g., chronic conditions).
Timeline
2 Apr 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2590 do?
- H.R. 2590, the Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025, would amend the Medicare law to create a five-year demonstration program (fiscal years 2026 through 2030) testing new ways for hospitals to coordinate treatment of patients who have both serious mental illness and physical health conditions. Participating hospitals would enter agreements with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, submit plans identifying target populations and community partners, and receive negotiated payments to implement innovations such as integrated care teams, improved electronic health records, and services addressing social factors like housing, food access, and transportation. A "learning collaborative" would let hospitals share results, and the Secretary would later report findings to Congress along with any recommendations for further legislation. The program targets specific groups: low-income Medicare beneficiaries, Medicaid enrollees, and uninsured individuals with mental and physical health comorbidities, particularly those in "vulnerable communities" with high poverty, poor health indicators, or limited food access. Eligible hospitals include certain rural hospitals, large teaching hospitals, and small urban safety-net hospitals meeting specified criteria. Funding would come from existing funds already appropriated under the Social Security Act's innovation authority, rather than new appropriations. The bill was introduced on April 2, 2025, by Rep. Brendan Boyle and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. It has not yet been voted on and would need committee action and passage by both chambers before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 2590 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2590. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2590?
- H.R. 2590 was sponsored by Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2] (D-PA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2590?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2 Apr 2025).
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