Mental Health Treatment: How Insurance Claim Denials Can Have Devastating Consequences
2025-01-17
Modern Healthcare
The devastating impact of insurance claim denials on mental health treatment is a growing concern. Providers, patients, and even federal judges argue that progress-based insurance denials can be detrimental to patients at critical moments in their treatment journey, hindering their recovery and well-being. This issue highlights the need for mental health parity, insurance reform, and patient advocacy, to ensure that individuals receive the necessary care and support for their mental health needs. By understanding the effects of insurance denials, we can work towards creating a more compassionate and supportive healthcare system, prioritizing mental health treatment and patient-centered care.
