Identify an issue of concern for your role as an advanced practice nurse and to formulate a potential policy change to address that issue.

Objective: To increase access to high quality, affordable mental health services for individuals of all ages.

Background and Issue Statement: Mental health can be a difficult topic to address in healthcare policy due to its complex nature. Lack of sufficient access to treatment is especially daunting for those living with mental illness, as it can make the road to recovery more challenging. According to recent data from The National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 25 million American adults suffer from some type of serious mental disorder in any given year, yet less than half receive necessary treatment (NIMH, 2017). With such low rates of adequate care available, proper diagnosis and effective intervention become nearly impossible while symptoms worsen over time. This lack of accessible care has an especially large impact on certain populations including children and adolescents who may require different types of therapy that are not currently covered by most insurance plans or Medicaid programs (United States Chamber Of Commerce Foundation & Novo Nordisk Inc., 2018). Additionally, many people do not have enough financial resources or flexibility needed for even a single session with a psychiatrist or therapist. To ensure everyone receives the appropriate level and type of care they need regardless their economic situation we must focus our efforts on increasing access as well as reimbursement options for mental health services across all age groups and insurance plans.

Stakeholders: In order for this proposed policy change regarding Increased Access To Mental Health Services successfully enacted significant collaboration between stakeholders will be required. These include policymakers at both the state and federal administrative levels including legislators; government agencies such as NIMH; private entities providing insurance coverage; regulatory agencies like State Insurance Departments; advocacy organizations representing patients/ consumers/ providers and employers with plan sponsors among others (Reeves et al., 2019). All these stakeholders should work together towards improving benefits management while identifying any possible budgetary issues that could arise when implementing new policies. Additionally each stakeholder group should strive towards developing cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of both providers delivering the service(s) offered by insurers under the new regulations while maintaining affordable coverage options introducing parity between physical conditions’ treatments costs vs those associated with behavioral health concerns .
Issue Clarity Statement: We must then increase availability by incentivizing clinicians working in areas where there is limited psychiatric/psychological support so they remain active within their field longer – ideally until retirement if possible [3]. Effective implementation or redesigning fees schemas might also reduce existing disparities among different age categories accessing obtainable therapeutic solutions provided under merged medical/behavioral healthcare plans though greater attention need be paid too minimizing out-of pocket expenses incurred during a process [4]. It is important that public policy promote integration – both provider wise through multidisciplinary teams coordinating efforts but also academically via social workers matching patient behavior psychological profiles along disease progressions – paying special attention too remote learning applications particularly useful rural regions Underprivileged population access shortcoming

Possible Methods For Addressing The Issue/Options For Change : It is essential legislation supporting increased accessibility measure addressed first step enacting law requiring coverage equalization across all business sizes plus numbers enrolled same employer mandate applied distinct group category parameters case based interventions defined attempt reduction current statewide waiting lists Secondly positive incentives encouraged attracting personnel fields psychiatry clinical psychology build up patient turnover figures optimize treatments return times improve prevention probability Thirdly further attempts set pushing reformation fee payment schemes allowing unified quotes varying according insured size budgets location accountability processes implemented yearly evaluations four aims simultaneously maintain maximum reach preventive measures introduce alternative methodologies cutting costs specialized cases Finally minimize associated expenses implementing shared savings models concordant accepted ethical guidelines aimed better allocation resources educating community about importance addressing mental illnesses create long term cost reductions enabling extended help welfare patients suffering lives worsened social burdening

Risks And Benefits Of Changes Proposed : If done properly implementation suggested changes would improve overall outcomes mentally ill patients greatly higher retention rate potential life threatening complications caught earlier together lower expenditure dangerous pharmaceutical remedies As consequence effects rendered provoke improvement society terms self sufficiency poverty reduction ultimately greater contribution economy amongst other advantages Conversely however danger getting stuck bureaucratic “red tape” leading impractical spending restrictions fewer opportunities gain right kind aid Nevertheless chances noted improvements seen offset negative impacts strongly outweigh disadvantages arising related fiscal deficits introduced mindful contemplation project implications future growth sustainability offered Though naturally foreseeable issue arises main target however considered ease otherwise extreme difficulty finding adequate help theoretically anyone currently hindered obtaining proper diagnose sufficiently treated efficiently less money detrimentally affected every day life activities achieved beneficial way success result guarantee hard fought victory social justice campaign

Evaluation Methodology : Policy evaluation strategies vary depending upon specific goals measuring effectiveness established Policies geared toward increasing accessibility reliable transparent efficient possibly deployed assign indicators track progress identify areas room enhancement Utilize evidence based practices evaluate benefit attained case study method revealed financial gains outcome metrics Other evaluation approaches performance measurements customer satisfaction surveys conducted regularly analyze efficiency staff monitoring procedures Diagnostics accuracy usage parameterized methods calculate degree adherence outlined operational framework point scale rating systems used gage customer loyalty address complaints quickly able determine root causes Identify trends feedback loops created review points ensue continuous improvement activities Implementation ongoing basis allows check percentage plan members gaining desired results versus predicted outcome projections

Recommendation Or Solution : Implementing recommended changes requires considerable effort collaboration multiple groups sure achieve expected returns effort put forth Although magnitude task laid table borders vast much tackled comparatively little monetary input required end good Ultimately route taken remains choice legislature power rest hands collective initiative ability take control own destinies brighter tomorrow Nowhere else clearer example this fact fundamental question raised “How next generation fare without us doing something about now?” Due enormity dilemma facing country sensible intervention erected within reasonable timeframe solution extremely likely resolve itself However bright light tunnel ultimately lies means capable making happen highest priority face elevate status nationally acknowledge importance treating every citizen decency deserve human being Moral ethical boundaries exist preventative therapies mandate backed full force legal system Best part entire affair won break bank big By fully utilizing logistical advantages identified above eventual hoped effect great relief millions Americans anguish seeks comfort desperately deserved ones offering.