[GA] HB612: Behavioral Health Coordinating Council; add member
Impact on your practice
This is a minor governance bill that expands Georgia's behavioral health coordination body. While it signals state commitment to behavioral health coordination, it has limited direct impact on therapist reimbursement, licensing, or parity enforcement.
Key facts
Adds a member to Georgia's Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
Expands council representation for behavioral health stakeholders
Early stage; referred to Senate
Minimal direct impact on therapist practice or reimbursement
States affected
Original source
https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB612/2025Policy changes drive denial patterns
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