Behavioral Health Business June 5, 2023
The majority of patients with behavioral health conditions also have one or more medical comorbidities.
And this can drive up the cost of care for patients with a behavioral health diagnosis. That’s according to a new report by Cigna’s health service division, Evernorth. The report found that 22% of patients with a diagnosed behavioral health condition account for 41% of the total health care spend.
Generally, if behavioral health conditions are untreated, patients’ physical health conditions worsen, the report notes. That’s why it’s essential to prioritize holistic care, according to Dr. Douglas Nemecek, chief medical officer of behavioral health at Evernorth.
“We found that 87% of individuals with a mental health condition had at least one [physical] condition in addition...
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