MedCity News September 18, 2020
An analysis of health care claims during the height of the coronavirus outbreak in the New York City metro area suggests concerning trends in behavioral health care utilization among Americans who need that care most.
As the pandemic stretches on, the negative effects on the mental health of Americans are undeniable. But what about those who were living with behavioral health conditions before the Covid-19 outbreak? How are they faring — and is the health care system doing enough to support them?
An analysis of health care claims during the height of the coronavirus outbreak in the New York City metro area suggests concerning trends in behavioral health care utilization among Americans who need that care most.
Utilization declines
Specifically, we...