Telepsychiatry and incentives eyed to boost Iowa care
Iowa relies on 235 adult and child psychiatrists with 60 percent in Polk Linn or Johnson counties while many counties lack a practicing psychiatrist. Advocates discuss scholarships, incentives, telepsychiatry, and expanded roles for midlevel providers to improve access across rural areas.
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Rural mental health care seeks alternatives to psychiatrists
Iowa relies on a single psychiatry program producing about ten graduates yearly four with dual certs. Experts propose using physician assistants and nurses with psychiatry certification to extend care in rural areas via teleconferencing. Key issues include reimbursement for consulting psychiatrists and training for rural staff.
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