Ohio’s Community Mental Health System at a Crossroads

Susan Ackerman, Fellow for Public Policy and Advocacy, of the Center for Community Solutions, reviewed the fiscal stability of Ohio’s community health system. She reviewed the state's Medicaid data and federal data to describe the system and project the effects of changes in demand due to expanded Medicaid eligibility. Topics covered in the report include: Ohio’s Community Mental Health System; The Status Quo is Inadequate and Expensive; Medicaid: An Imperfect Benefit for Behavioral Health; Federal Health Reform Provides Opportunity for Improvement; and Recommendations for Improvement. Download the Report . . .