Post by Innovations Institute

More than 40% of Americans live in a mental health care shortage area—and children and families enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP and those in rural communities face particularly significant barriers to care. The Policy Corner in our recent issue of the TA Telegram explores how states can strengthen the behavioral health workforce by modernizing Medicaid reimbursement, supporting trainees and early-career providers, expanding team-based care, integrating peer support specialists and community health workers, and reducing administrative barriers. Building this workforce is not simply a staffing challenge—it is an essential policy priority for ensuring children, youth, and families receive timely, community-based care. 🔗 Read more: s.uconn.edu/7-13telegram 📩 Subscribe to the TA Telegram to receive future issues: s.uconn.edu/subscribe2ii Kelly English #InnovationsInstitute #BehavioralHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #Medicaid #WorkforceDevelopment #Medicaid #EPSDT