News: 'Expanding the list of covered providers would likely increase costs to the Medicare program without improving access proportionately in problem areas,' the commission concluded.
Congress relies on the panel for advice on Medicare issues.
However, the secretary for health and human services also has various advisory boards. A 21-member panel with expertise in rural health issues said last year that Medicare should include licensed marriage and family therapists and professional counselors.
It noted that those providers argue that they 'could actually reduce costs by reducing emergency room visits and encouraging more judicious use of mental health services.'
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