Solving For Access

One of the problems with mental health networks? When called by ‘members,’ 45% of surveyed behavioral health provider organizations reported that they were not available to treat new consumers enrolled in traditional Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid managed care—Availability Of Surveyed Behavioral Health Providers To Treat New Patients Enrolled In Medicare & Medicaid.

The new study found that among behavioral health provider organizations that could not accept new patients in Medicare fee-for-service, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid fee-for-service, and Medicaid managed care, 73% reported being unable to schedule appointments for any new patients, regardless of . . .