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Ratio of population to mental health providers
Current Value
880.0
Definition
Number of county residents per mental health care provider in the county.
Story Behind the Curve
Access to care requires not only financial coverage, but also access to providers. Thirty percent of the population lives in a county designated as a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. As the mental health parity aspects of the Affordable Care Act create increased coverage for mental health services, many anticipate increased workforce shortages.