How Amwell’s Comprehensive Behavioral Health solution addresses critical member needs. Introduction: The ongoing mental health crisis affects outcomes and costs. Ninety percent of Americans believe there is a mental health crisis, demonstrating that what we know in the healthcare industry is also felt by members. The mental health provider shortage. While mental health conditions have become more common, access to behavioral health services remains inadequate. And forecasts aren’t promising. Experts estimate the United States will be short roughly 14,000 – 31,000 psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers within just a few years. Plus, more mental health providers are leaving the workforce than are entering it. This shortage is likely to impact already isolated communities.

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