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Title XVIII of the Social Security Act

The section of federal law that established and governs the Medicare program, which provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program

An existing Medicare program that pays extra (a bonus) to doctors who provide services in certain areas that don't have enough healthcare professionals.

Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)

A geographic area, population group, or facility that the federal government identifies as having too few healthcare providers to meet the needs of its residents.

Mental Health Professional Shortage Area

A specific type of Health Professional Shortage Area, identified by the government as having too few mental health professionals.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

A medical condition characterized by an inability to control the use of a substance, such as alcohol or drugs, despite harmful consequences.

Applicable practitioner

A specific type of healthcare professional, in this bill referring to non-physician mental health providers like physician assistants, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and therapists.