In this article the author offers his views on healthcare reform in the U.S. and its implications for children's mental health. He delineates the implications of the legislation which include the elaboration of mental health professionals and the improvement of mental health coverage. He stresses...
About one in four people on Medicare have a mental health condition, yet only 40% to 50% receive treatment.
Key results:On average, PCPs reported high burnout (29, range=9-54) across all VA healthcare systems. In total, 46% of PCPs reported "very easy" communication with mental health; 9% of primary clinic patients had seen integrated specialists. Burnout was not significantly associated with ...
Since some insurance plans will only cover mental health services once you've met part of your deductible, this could be a great time to reconnect with your therapist and get a few between-holidays appointments on her books. Then, dig into your coverage handbook to see how your plan covers...
An extensive literature has demonstrated a relationship between hospital volume and outcomes for surgical care and other medical procedures. The authors examined whether an analogous association exists between the volume of mental health delivery and the quality of mental health care. The study used data...
Evidence points to the existence of two coexisting inefficiencies in mental health care resource allocation: those with need receive too limited or no care while those with no apparent need receive services. In addition to reducing costs, managed mental health care is expected to reallocate treatment...
Keywords : Parity, Affordable Care Act, MHPAEA Act, SMI population, Mental health and substance abuse benefits, Essential health benefits, Medicaid expansion, Non-quantitative treatment limitations Plan Key points Introduction The path to parity Parity under the Affordable Care Act: the vision Parity ...
Insurers in Wisconsin are not required to cover mental health services at the same level as physical health services. This discrepancy in coverage may prevent people with a mental illness from accessing the treatment necessary to function at their highest potential. This report explores the impacts ...
Some Medicare Advantage plans offer enhanced coverage of substance use disorders and other mental health issues. If these plans are available where you live, you may want to consider them. All Medicare Advantage plans are required to cover everything that Original Medicare covers, at a minimum. ...
Informal care Gender Mental health Adolescence 1. Introduction Internationally, most caring demands of people living with long-term conditions are met through the support of family and friends (OECD, 2021). Commonly referred to as informal carers, these unpaid care providers engage in roles of high...