Healthcare DIVE February 1, 2024
Emily Olsen

Mental health treatment can be challenging to access, and earlier research has found telehealth could expand the number of people who receive care.

Dive Brief:

  • Telehealth availability for mental healthcare varies widely from state to state, suggesting some patients may face “several hurdles” when booking appointments for services, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum.
  • The analysis, conducted by nonprofit research institute Rand Corporation, found less than half of mental health treatment facilities in Mississippi and South Carolina offered telehealth care, while all facilities contacted in Delaware, Maine, New Mexico and Oregon did.
  • Researchers were also unable to reach one in five facilities when attempting to inquire about telehealth options, the study found.
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Topics: Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Mental Health, Patient / Consumer, Provider, States, Survey / Study, Technology, Telehealth, Trends
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