Behavioral Health: Patient Access, Provider Claims Payment, & The Effect Of The COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 31, 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released this report on behavioral health, including consumer access, provider claims payment, and the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 "pandemic". The U.S. Senate asked the GAO to examine several issues related to the demand for behavioral health services as well as coverage and payment for these services . . .