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Addressing HRSN and Behavioral Health Challenges

Understanding the impact of HRSN behavioral health on individuals and society through data-driven insights.

Behavioral Health: A Growing Concern

The prevalence of addiction disorders in the U.S. has doubled over the past decade, rising from 8.2% in 2013 to 17.1% in 2023. Despite this alarming increase, the percentage of individuals receiving treatment has declined—from 9.3% in 2013 to just 6.5% in 2023.

Understanding these trends is crucial for organizations aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce societal costs associated with untreated behavioral health conditions.

Key Statistics

  • ✔ Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Increased from 6.6% in 2013 to 10.2% in 2023.
  • ✔ Drug Use Disorder (DUD): Grew from 2.6% in 2013 to 9.6% in 2023.
  • ✔ Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): More than doubled from 0.8% in 2016 to 2.0% in 2023.
  • ✔ Only 6.5% of individuals with addiction disorders receive treatment.

Barriers to HRSN Solutions and Behavioral Health Treatment

Several factors contribute to the gap between those who need treatment and those who receive it:

  • ✔ Difficult to identify until it is too late
  • ✔ Concerns about stigma and community perception
  • ✔ Inadequate health insurance coverage
  • ✔ Lack of knowledge about available treatment options
  • ✔ Lack of or inability to find resources
  • ✔ Financial barriers and proximity to treatment centers
  • ✔ Hesitation to stop using substances

Economic and Societal Costs

Untreated HRSN and behavioral health conditions lead to significant economic and societal costs, including:

  • ✔ Increased healthcare expenditures
  • ✔ Lost productivity and workforce disruption
  • ✔ Higher rates of incarceration and legal system involvement
  • ✔ Strained social support systems

Significant ROI

Evernorth identified that there is approximately a $2,500 savings for every patient that enters treatment via early assessment
Other methods using approximate costs from HHS and the AHA also show significant ROI for early intervention

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