Author Interviews, Cost of Health Care, JAMA, Mental Health Research / 06.06.2019
Fewer Psychiatrists Willing To Accept Medicaid Patients
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Hefei Wen, PhD
Assistant Professor,
Department of Health Management & Policy
University of Kentucky College of Public Health
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Medicaid is the principal payer of behavioral health services in the U.S. and expected to play an increasing role in financing behavioral health services following Medicaid expansions under the ACA.
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