New Data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions Highlight Regional Imbalance in Mental Health Provider Availability
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX) has released a comprehensive analysis of mental health provider distribution trends in the United States from 2020 to 2024. The study reveals an overall 11.4% increase in mental health providers nationwide, but with significant regional disparities.
Key findings show Montana leading with a 209.6% increase in providers, while Nevada experienced the largest decline of -45.2%. The analysis also found that 24% of providers with prescribing privileges had changes in their license or contact information during Q1 2025, highlighting the importance of maintaining current provider data for effective patient care access.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX) ha pubblicato un'analisi dettagliata sulle tendenze nella distribuzione dei fornitori di servizi di salute mentale negli Stati Uniti dal 2020 al 2024. Lo studio evidenzia un aumento complessivo dell'11,4% nel numero di fornitori di salute mentale a livello nazionale, sebbene con significative differenze regionali.
I risultati principali mostrano che il Montana guida con un incremento del 209,6% dei fornitori, mentre il Nevada ha registrato il calo più consistente, pari al -45,2%. L'analisi ha inoltre rilevato che il 24% dei fornitori autorizzati alla prescrizione ha subito modifiche nella licenza o nelle informazioni di contatto durante il primo trimestre del 2025, sottolineando l'importanza di mantenere aggiornati i dati dei fornitori per garantire un accesso efficace alle cure per i pazienti.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX) ha publicado un análisis exhaustivo sobre las tendencias en la distribución de proveedores de salud mental en Estados Unidos desde 2020 hasta 2024. El estudio revela un aumento general del 11,4% en el número de proveedores de salud mental a nivel nacional, aunque con disparidades regionales significativas.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que Montana lidera con un aumento del 209,6% en proveedores, mientras que Nevada experimentó la mayor disminución, con un -45,2%. El análisis también encontró que el 24% de los proveedores con privilegios para prescribir tuvieron cambios en su licencia o información de contacto durante el primer trimestre de 2025, destacando la importancia de mantener actualizados los datos de los proveedores para un acceso efectivo a la atención de los pacientes.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX)은 2020년부터 2024년까지 미국 내 정신 건강 제공자 분포 추세에 대한 종합 분석을 발표했습니다. 연구 결과 전국적으로 정신 건강 제공자가 전체적으로 11.4% 증가했으나 지역별로 큰 차이가 있음을 보여줍니다.
주요 결과에 따르면 몬태나 주가 209.6% 증가로 선두를 달렸으며, 네바다는 -45.2%로 가장 큰 감소를 경험했습니다. 또한 분석에서는 처방 권한이 있는 제공자의 24%가 2025년 1분기 동안 면허나 연락처 정보에 변경이 있었음을 밝혀, 효과적인 환자 치료 접근을 위해 최신 제공자 데이터를 유지하는 것이 중요함을 강조했습니다.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX) a publié une analyse complète des tendances de la répartition des prestataires de santé mentale aux États-Unis entre 2020 et 2024. L'étude révèle une augmentation globale de 11,4% des prestataires de santé mentale à l'échelle nationale, mais avec d'importantes disparités régionales.
Les principales conclusions montrent que le Montana enregistre une hausse de 209,6% des prestataires, tandis que le Nevada connaît la plus forte baisse de -45,2%. L'analyse a également révélé que 24% des prestataires habilités à prescrire ont vu leurs informations de licence ou de contact modifiées au cours du premier trimestre 2025, soulignant l'importance de maintenir des données à jour pour garantir un accès efficace aux soins pour les patients.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions (NYSE:RELX) hat eine umfassende Analyse der Verteilungstrends von Anbietern im Bereich psychische Gesundheit in den USA von 2020 bis 2024 veröffentlicht. Die Studie zeigt einen gesamtweiten Anstieg von 11,4% bei psychischen Gesundheitsanbietern, jedoch mit erheblichen regionalen Unterschieden.
Wesentliche Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Montana mit einem Anstieg von 209,6% bei den Anbietern führend ist, während Nevada den größten Rückgang von -45,2% verzeichnete. Die Analyse ergab außerdem, dass 24% der Anbieter mit Verschreibungsbefugnis im ersten Quartal 2025 Änderungen ihrer Lizenz- oder Kontaktdaten hatten, was die Bedeutung der Pflege aktueller Anbieterdaten für einen effektiven Zugang zur Patientenversorgung unterstreicht.
- Overall 11.4% increase in mental health providers nationwide from 2020 to 2024
- Montana achieved significant provider growth of 209.6% following mental health care system reform
- Montana's ratio of mental health providers per capita improved by 65.6%
- 9 states experienced decreases in mental health providers, with Nevada worst at -45.2%
- Nevada's ratio of mental health providers per capita deteriorated by 96.2%
- 24% of providers had information changes in Q1 2025, potentially affecting patient access to care
Findings emphasize the need for up-to-date provider data to improve access
The analysis leverages data from LexisNexis® Provider Data MasterFile™ and population data from the
Key Finding: Overall Increase, but Unequal Distribution of Mental Health Providers
The total number of mental health providers in the
Nevada : -45.2% Louisiana : -21.7% Vermont : -18.6% Oklahoma : -7.9% Hawaii : -5.9%
Key Finding: Significant Patient-to-Provider Ratio Variation
Increases and decreases of providers can impact a community's ability to deliver accessible care, and amid the ongoing demand for mental health care, it's important to understand the ratio of mental health providers per capita. The analysis shows which
Montana's ratio of mental health providers per capita improved the most (+65.6% )Nevada's ratio of mental health providers per capita deteriorated the most (-96.2% ).
"As demand for mental health services continues to rise, disparities in provider availability are putting some communities at a disadvantage," said Adam Mariano, president and GM of healthcare, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "States that have implemented strong mental health policies are seeing positive movement in provider ratios which can help reduce burnout for clinicians and improve access for patients. Expanding the provider base and improving per capita ratios are essential to getting patients the care they need, when and where they need it."
Key Finding: Frequent Changes to Prescriber Data
From January 1st to March 31st of 2025, nearly a quarter (
"When provider data is outdated or inaccurate, it creates unnecessary friction for patients already struggling to find care," said Mariano. "Inconsistent license and contact information not only delays treatment but also increases system inefficiencies. Keeping this data current is vital to ensuring patients can connect with the right care, especially in underserved areas."
To view the full data brief and learn more about how reliable provider data can improve operational efficiencies and patient experience visit risk.lexisnexis.com/healthcare.
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