Access to Behavioral Health
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WellSpan Health’s Specialized Treatment and Recovery Team in York County, Pa., provides integrated care for patients considered too complex for conventional outpatient treatment or who require immediate access to car
In 2019, Pennsylvania’s York County Community Needs Assessment revealed a community in crisis. Over half of the area’s population experienced depressive symptoms within a two-week period, yet residents struggled to get needed care. 21% of respondents didn’t know where to find a mental health…
Agencies urged to continue to close coverage gaps for mental health, substance use disorder benefits
AHA applauded the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury on revised requirements in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act proposed rule which proposes specific provisions to improve oversight and enforcement including an emphasis on network adequacy and…
AHA's response to the questions posed by the House Budget Committee Health Care Task Force. We support your efforts to reduce health care spending, encourage innovation and ensure patients receive quality, affordable health care.
Today we’re proud to share some recent AHA resources surrounding behavioral health.
The director and nurse manager for pediatric emergency mental health services at UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts share how the health system is helping kids receive treatment that fits their needs.
When kids experience acute behavioral health needs, they need to be cared for at the right time and the right place.
Two hospitals combine their resources to implement a widespread peer support program across the system.
Indiana University Health re-formats their peer support program with the goal of improving access and promoting sustainability.