Tag: mental health access
The Struggles of Medicaid Beneficiaries Seeking Mental Health Care: A Growing Crisis
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals are in high demand, and unfortunately, the supply just isn’t keeping up with the need. This problem is particularly...
Optum’s Strategic Acquisitions and the Quest to Improve Behavioral Health Access
In a bid to tackle one of the most persistent problems in behavioral health — long wait times — Optum, the health services arm...
Virtual Mental Health Access in the U.S.: A Deep Dive into the Latest RAND Corp Study and What It Means for Telehealth
The use of telehealth has dramatically reshaped healthcare delivery in recent years, with mental health services standing out as a particularly prominent and persistent...
Headway Expands Mental Health Platform to Improve Mental Health Access in California
New York City-based health tech company Headway is expanding its therapist connection platform into California, aiming to improve mental health access in California for...
The Road to Behavioral Health Equity in the U.S.
The United States still faces significant challenges in achieving behavioral health equity. Millions of Americans struggle with mental health conditions and substance use disorders,...
Leadership Transition at Alaska Psychiatric Institute: Noel Rea Named Interim CEO
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API), a key mental health institution in the state’s healthcare system, has entered a new phase of leadership with the...