Slow Progress in Mental and Behavioral Health, but Far More Is Needed
Publication Title
NEJM Catalyst
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 6-2021
Keywords
2019-nCoV; washington; seattle; swedish
Abstract
Summary
NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members say the range of mental and behavioral health services offered by their organizations has grown, but many barriers remain, even as the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a major toll.
Advisor Analysis
Mental and behavioral health patients today are often confronted by an uneven care experience. Challenges such as limited provider resources due to inadequate insurance reimbursement and lack of care integration contribute to difficult access and subpar care. And while there have been modest improvements in service offerings in recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for mental and behavioral health (Figure 1).
Area of Special Interest
Mental Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Behavioral Health
Specialty/Research Institute
Infectious Diseases
Specialty/Research Institute
Health Care Administration
