Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market 2020 and Forecast 2021-2027

                                          
Report Overview: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market


The global behavioral health care software and services market size was valued at USD 1.0 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.0% over the forecast period 2021-2027. The adoption of management software by healthcare providers is likely to improve the treatment for mental health issues. The adoption of integrated electronic health records (EHRs) can help behavioral health practices in effective practice management and cost-saving. Tele-mental health involves coordinating with patients at distant locations via video conferencing.

The simplified communication between patients and care providers and overcoming barriers such as information sharing and confidentiality, especially in the substance use cases and mental health information, is facilitated by real-time monitoring system. Around 21.5 million people in the U.S. were reported to be suffering from disorders related to substance abuse in 2014. Of those, only 2.5 million people received the necessary treatment. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. presidents budget granted USD 5.5 billion for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for the fiscal year 2020. Although more than 74% of medical professionals have installed EHR systems, only 29% have the capability to share data with other payers and care providers. The proportion of primary care providers who completely lack the ability to share data is around 31% due to a lack of awareness regarding the benefits of implementation of behavioral health software.


Component Insights: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market

The software segment lead the behavioral health care software and services market in 2019. Increased adoption of technological solutions for the management of financial, administrative, and clinical functions of mental health care practices is responsible for the segment growth. EHR systems have integrated claims and billing functionality that can manage complex billing procedures, and its mobile version enables patients to access services on the go.

The software provides revenue cycle management to streamline the claims process. The software solutions allow mental health professionals to design and choose the optimal treatment plan for a person suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, stress, anxiety, substance abuse, and addiction. Mental health software help design treatment plans based on clinical evidence and related patient records.

Delivery Model Insights: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market

Behavioral healthcare software solutions are available for purchase as well as for subscription. The subscription services segment held the majority of the market share in 2019 and is likely to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Unlike large medical practices or hospitals, most small-scale mental healthcare professionals have limited capital to invest in technological solutions. In addition, due to the small scale of their practice, these professionals are unable to qualify for incentives for meaningful use of EHRs. Hence, lack of reimbursement limits the usage of EHRs in small-scale mental health practices. Mental health professionals hesitate to spend thousands of dollars on software solutions. With limited budgets, small-scaled practices prefer subscription-based software solutions. Various options affordable options are available for mental health professionals that can provide optimal return on investment.

End-use Insights: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market


On the basis of end use, the market for behavioral health care software and services has been trifurcated into providers, payers, and patients. Providers accounted for the largest market share in terms of revenue in 2019. The limited number of EHR providers specific to mental health care increases the demand for software suppliers. The payers segment is likely to witness the fastest CAGR over the forecast period due to improving reimbursement scenario. Medicare provides insurance coverage for teleservices for mental health.
Function Insights: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market
Clinical functions lead the market in terms of revenue share in 2019 and is expected to maintain its pole position in the market throughout the forecast period. Behavioral health software provides clinical services such as claim filings, documentation, scheduling appointments, billing, and coding. Market players offer standalone solutions as well as all-inclusive solutions.

The administrative functions, on the other hand, are anticipated to be the fastest growing segment in the forthcoming years. Behavioral health facilities, especially large-scale centers, usually require centralized scheduling systems to view multiple providers in one place. Administrative functions such as scheduling are beneficial as it provides timely care delivery at a lower cost. In addition, document management can reduce data overload in healthcare settings.

Regional Insights: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market

North America held the largest behavioral health care software and services market share in 2019 in terms of revenue. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Rising geriatric population in China and Japan is anticipated to fuel regional growth. In January 2017, the integration of new behavioral health integration codes helped to combine physical care and behavioral treatment plans. The CMS introduced the behavioral health integration and psychiatric collaborative care model in 2017 under the chronic care management services initiative.
In the U.S., Medicare provides reimbursement for tele-mental health services and makes the behavioral healthcare software reimbursement scenario promising. Increasing awareness regarding mental health software has led to constant improvements in Medicare policies. For instance, in November 2019, the Telemental Health Expansion Act (HR 5201) was introduced in the U.S. Congress, which aims at exempting the regional restrictions in the guidelines for the mental health services delivered via telehealth.
Behavioral Health Care Software And Services Market Report Scope

Key companies Profiled: Behavioral Health Care Software & Services Market Report

 	
Welligent, Inc.
 	
 Cerner Corporation
 	
Netsmart Technologies
 	
Epic
 	
Core solutions, Inc.

This report forecasts revenue growth on global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2027. For the purpose of this study, Trusted Business Insights has segmented the global behavioral health care software and services market report based on component, delivery model, function, end use, and region:

Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

 	
Software
 	
Integrated
 	
Standalone
 	
Support Services

Delivery Model Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

 	
Ownership
 	
Subscription

Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

 	
Clinical
 	
EHRs

Clinical Decision Support

 	
Care Plans
 	
E-prescribing
 	
Telehealth
 	
Administrative
 	
Patient/Client Scheduling
 	
Document Management
 	
Case Management
 	
Workforce Management
 	
Business Intelligence
 	
Financial
 	
Revenue Cycle Management
 	
Managed Care
 	
General Ledger
 	
Payroll

End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2027)

 	
Providers
 	
Hospitals & Clinics
 	
Community Centers
 	
Payers
 	
Patients