The human cost of ghost networks
Briefly

Ravi Coutinho's struggle to locate proper mental health treatment highlights a harrowing reality. Despite having insurance, he faced continuous obstacles in accessing care for his severe mental health conditions.
In an interview, Barbara Webber expressed the heart-wrenching frustration of watching her son, Ravi, encounter systemic barriers to mental health care, emphasizing the need for a more accessible treatment landscape.
Mental health care providers are not only scarce but often fail to accept certain insurance plans, leaving patients like Ravi without critical services at times of need.
This poignant case underscores a larger trend where individuals with severe mental illnesses often find themselves navigating a complex health insurance system with limited provider options.
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