Behavioral Health Workforce, 2023
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Description
Offers data on the supply and distribution of the behavioral health workforce and factors impacting that workforce. Includes projected workforce shortages to 2036 and compares rural and urban shortages. Discusses unmet needs for different populations, scope of practice, reimbursement rates, retention, and workforce wellbeing. Describes strategies to improve access to behavioral healthcare around integrated care, community health workers, and telehealth.
Date
12/2023
Type
Document
Organization
National Center for Health Workforce Analysis
Tagged as
Access · Behavioral health workforce · Community health workers · Health workforce supply and demand · Integrated service delivery · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Reimbursement and payment models · Rural-urban differences · Scope of practice · Statistics and data · Telehealth