Behavioral Health Access Study

2022 Report

2022 Behavioral Health Access Study
In 2022, the Health Fund again contracted with Altarum to update its prior study on behavioral healthcare access in Michigan. This new report offers an analysis of the availability of care using data collected in 2019, providing a comprehensive examination of behavioral health care access in our state just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report builds on the analyses and methods employed in the last study published three years prior, while including a new look at several specific subpopulations with unique considerations. High-level study results are once again presented in four one pagers that summarize findings separately for the Medicare, Medicaid, privately-insured, and total Michigan populations.

Supplemental Materials

One Pagers
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Statewide One Pager

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Medicare One Pager

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Medicaid One Pager

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Private Insurance One Pager

2019 Report

Across the state of Michigan and the nation, access to behavioral healthcare is a critical issue. Lack of access can result in unmet needs, delays in receiving care, and financial burdens. In order to gain a better understanding of gaps and barriers to treatment, the Michigan Health Endowment Fund contracted with Altarum to study access to behavioral healthcare in Michigan.

The final report documents methods and results of analyses to characterize current access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in the state, describes barriers to care, and identifies potential strategies for increasing access. High-level study results are presented in four companion research briefs that summarize findings separately for the Medicare, Medicaid, privately-insured, and total Michigan populations.

Supplemental Materials

 

Also—take a look at our blog post about the report for a concise summary of key statistics, lessons learned, and why this all matters.

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