If CVS cannot sufficiently reduce out-of-pocket costs for enough consumers, she says, "it's not going to bridge the gap as much we would like." 1 issue, over and over and over again in the research, is cost," Wright says. This new model might lower a barrier to care for some by bringing the service closer to home, although that's not the biggest hurdle for most consumers, says Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association. Shots - Health News 5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off The idea is to create a place where consumers can get eye exams, diabetes screenings and vaccinations as well as mental health treatment, where they already buy their prescriptions. The program is an extension of CVS' HealthHUBs, which exist in 650 of its nearly 10,000 stores, offering urgent care and wellness products, such as sleep apnea machines. It's targeting diverse communities where mental health care isn't readily available, such as Jenkintown, Pa., just north of Philadelphia where Miller's barber shop is located. So far, CVS' pilot program, which launched in January, operates in a dozen stores in Houston, Philadelphia and Tampa, Fla., with plans to expand to 34 this year. Many do not accept insurance, so consumers must pay $150 to $250 out of pocket for every visit.
These gaps have been made worse by the pandemic: Therapists are overbooked - assuming a community even has one. And by negotiating with insurance companies to cover visits, it's also trying to reduce the cost of mental health care. The company is leading the way in trying to fill gaps in access to mental health by piloting a counseling service in some of its retail stores. Shots - Health News Psychiatrists Lean Hard On Teletherapy To Reach Isolated Patients In Emotional Pain
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