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Phantom Networks Prevent Children And Adolescents From Obtaining The Mental Health Care They Need.
Dolotina, Brett; Turban, Jack.
  • Dolotina B; Brett Dolotina, Columbia University, New York, New York.
  • Turban J; Jack Turban (jturban@stanford.edu), Stanford University, Stanford, California.
Health Aff (Millwood) ; 41(7): 1026-1028, 2022 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1923719
ABSTRACT
In October 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other groups declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Despite this, pediatric mental health services remain largely inaccessible for many families. A major factor contributing to the lack of access is phantom networks, which are insurance company rosters of in-network mental health providers who, in reality, don't see patients in the network. Phantom networks compound barriers to mental health care for children and adolescents. This is particularly problematic for youth, many of whom use Medicaid, who seek time-sensitive care for severe psychiatric conditions such as psychosis or suicidality. We call on US policy makers to support nationwide legislation that establishes high-quality oversight processes for in-network provider lists.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Health Aff (Millwood) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Mental Disorders / Mental Health Services Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Health Aff (Millwood) Year: 2022 Document Type: Article