Comment on CMS-2026-1255-0001
National Council for Mental WellbeingSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The National Council for Mental Wellbeing supports the proposed rule's efforts to improve drug access through standardized interoperability and transparent prior authorization processes. However, they express concerns regarding the potential for increased cybersecurity risks and administrative burdens on mental health providers, requesting that CMS provide technical assistance, funding, and protections against penalties for vendor-related failures.
Please see attached comment, thank you for your work and consideration.