MedCity News September 19, 2023
For the gridlock in mental healthcare to be resolved, 100% of mental healthcare providers must practice measurement-based care, utilizing validated rating scales to monitor and measure longitudinal outcomes for every patient. And payers then must offer reimbursement that appropriately rewards providers for delivering high-quality, effective care, and incentivize proactive mental health management.
The mental health care system is broken.
One in five people has a mental health condition, but it’s harder than ever to find effective care. 163 million Americans live in a mental health professional shortage area, and if you can find a provider who accepts your insurance, you are often left waiting months until the next appointment. As a result of this and related trends, people of all...