base on the above post how you could possibly increase insurance coverage/payment.

Importance of Integrating Coordinated Treatments for Comorbid/Co-Occurring Disorders Incorporating coordinated treatments for comorbid or co-occurring disorders is important because these disorders may interact in such a way that the symptoms could worsen, and recovery could be impeded. For instance, a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety may notice that an untreated mental health disorder increases the possibility of recurrence. On the other hand, an untreated SUD can exacerbate mental health symptoms (Spencer et al., 2021). Coordinated treatment means that both conditions are treated at the same time, which produces better results, improves quality of life, and reduces the risk of relapse. Examples of Financial Challenges 1. Increased Costs of Comprehensive Care: These comorbid disorders often necessitate a multidisciplinary input by psychiatrists, addiction specialists, therapists, and medical doctors, which is expensive since the requirement for special staff, treatment times, and other resources such as medication or therapy modalities increases (Bahji, 2024). 2. Insurance Limitations: Most insurance may not fully cover integrated treatment for comorbid disorders, leaving the cost on either the patient or the treating facility. For instance, while some may cater to mental health, they do not cover addiction, and vice versa, hence posing a disparity in care. References Bahyi, A. (2024). Navigating the Complex Intersection of Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders: A (ERNESTO en ee |