Health Payer Intelligence June 5, 2023
Along with a strong provider network, payers can use these six strategies to promote behavioral health prevention.
With behavioral healthcare demands on the rise, payers must not only be aware of the current trends but establish pathways toward behavioral health prevention through their health benefits.
Half of employer-sponsored health plan enrollees with a high level of behavioral healthcare needs were categorized into cohorts of individuals with lower behavioral healthcare needs, a McKinsey & Company study found. Many individuals with a strong need for behavioral healthcare benefits are outside of the cohorts that receive the most support.
“Instead of waiting until people reach the point of crisis, we can take a holistic approach across all populations from screening and preventative care...