Oklahoma Study Finds Low Full-Time Patient Care Among Mental Health Providers
What happened
A report from the Healthy Minds Policy Initiative examined information from 5,404 licensed behavioral health providers in Oklahoma. The study found that only 31% of these providers reported spending 21 or more hours each week directly serving clients, which the report considers full-time. The initiative noted that counting licenses alone does not accurately reflect the mental health services available to Oklahomans.
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Why it matters
The findings provide clearer information regarding the mental health care system in Oklahoma. This information could help the state identify areas where more providers are needed to meet public health demands.
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is reviewing proposed degree programs, informed by current workforce trends, to advise on state economic policy.
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Who's involved
- OklahomaThe state where the workforce study on mental health providers was conducted.
- Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesThe government agency responsible for mental health and substance abuse services in Oklahoma.
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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are reviewing proposed degree programs, informed by current workforce trends, to advise on state economic policy.Also in this story
- Multiple Oklahoma institutions, including OU, OSU, and Rogers State, approved reduced-credit bachelor's degree programs.
- Rogers State University received approval from the State Regents for a new degree program.
The entities involved
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
Related events
- The Oklahoma Health Care Authority manages state employee health plans.
- Regulatory officials influenced policy in Oklahoma.
- The Trump administration pushed for increased immigration enforcement efforts.
- The Oklahoma Policy Institute analyzed state funding shortfalls in Oklahoma.
- The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services operates as a state agency representing constituents in Oklahoma.