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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.

Behavioral health integration

The practice of combining mental health and substance abuse treatment services with general medical care, typically in a primary care setting, to address a person's overall well-being.

HCPCS codes

A standardized system of codes used by healthcare providers to describe medical services and procedures when billing Medicare and other health insurance programs.

Primary care practice

A healthcare office or clinic where patients receive their routine and preventative medical care, usually from a general practitioner, family doctor, or internist.

Budget neutrality

A principle or rule often applied to government spending, especially in Medicare, that requires any new spending or changes to payments to be offset by savings elsewhere, so that overall costs do not increase.

Technical assistance

Practical guidance, support, or training provided by experts to help individuals or organizations develop skills, solve problems, or implement new programs and practices.