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SB 855 was enacted, which updated California health code in accordance with best practices and nationally recognized standards of care for mental health treatment across the full spectrum of care, including early interventions.

On November 9, 2020, MedPAC held a public meeting on the expansion of telehealth in Medicare.

ACA is advocating to have the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 included in a House floor vote or end of the year package.

The Interstate Compact for Licensure (?Counseling Compact?) is nearing completion. The process has been largely successful, and we are looking to 2021 for introduction to state legislatures.