Secret shoppers find long waits and scarce openings in L.A. for psychiatric care with Medicaid
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from Los Angeles Times1 month ago
Only 15% of phone calls seeking psychiatric appointments for Medicaid patients in Los Angeles resulted in an appointment, with the longest median wait time of 64 days.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/study-long-waits-few-openings-for-medicaid-patients-seeking-psychiatric-care-in-la
Psychiatrists' lower likelihood of accepting Medicaid, 'ghost networks' listing inaccessible providers exacerbate access issues for patients.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-31/study-long-waits-few-openings-for-medicaid-patients-seeking-psychiatric-care-in-la
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