MedCity News June 30, 2024
Erin Rutzler

By being aware of the latest schemes, health plan leaders can ensure their members have appropriate access to care while preventing bad actors from exploiting telehealth policies established during the pandemic.

Even though the federal public health emergency for the Covid-19 pandemic is over, Americans are still feeling its psychological impact. According to an American Psychological Association survey, 37% of U.S. adults reported having a mental condition in 2023, up from 32% in 2019. The APA says the rise is likely due to the collective trauma caused by the pandemic as well as racial injustice, financial pressures and other lingering societal stresses.

Given the critical need for mental healthcare across the country, improving access to behavioral health services remains a...

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