Where Have All The Psychiatrists Gone?
I wrote recently about how the rise in the number of consumers who have health insurance hasn't translated directly into access to care in mental health (see Health Insurance Coverage Vs. Access To Care-The Gap Between Them). I realize that there are many complicating factors, but comments from a couple of colleagues have made me think more about the shifting supply of psychiatrists.
First, I got a very interesting perspective on the coverage-versus-access gap from Allen Brown, Chief Executive Officer for the Adult and Child Center (A&C). He noted . . .