A Lack of Behavioral Health Providers in Medicare and Medicaid Impedes Enrollees’ Access to Care, by the US Department of HHS Office of Inspector General
key takeaway: "Medications had the strongest evidence base for improving outcomes, including disruptive behaviors and broadband measures, but were associated with adverse events."
key takeaway: "A valid and reliable diagnosis of ADHD requires the judgment of a clinician who is experienced in the evaluation of youth with and without ADHD, along with the aid of standardized rating scales and input from multiple informants across multiple settings, including parents, teachers, and youth themselves."