Thursday, February 13, 2025
Breakout Session - How Do We Get Patients in the Door and Keep Them in Treatment? An Exploration of Barriers to Mental Health Treatment and Ways to Improve Patient Experience
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

This session addresses key barriers to mental health treatment, including stigma, accessibility and the need for better provider training. Experts will discuss how virtual treatment can reduce some obstacles, while also exploring the challenges of adequately training and retaining providers during periods of growth. The session will also cover the impact of payor/provider issues, patient mistrust and reimbursement challenges on treatment access and quality.

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore how stigma and access impact patient engagement in mental health care.
  • Learn strategies for improving provider training and retention.
  • Understand the role of payor-provider dynamics and reimbursement in shaping treatment outcomes.
Daniel Gemp Neicole Knott, MSW, LISW-S Matt Mantone Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, FAED, CEDS Kristin Wolfe