By David Talby – Mental health remains one of the most complex and under-diagnosed aspects of patient care. While digital health tools and wellness apps flood the market in the wake of COVID-19, the actual state of mental health in the US has quietly worsened, contrary to what public discussions about mental health may suggest.
Read More
By Jim Szyperski – Despite growing attention to mental health, inpatient psychiatric care remains a neglected and the least digitized sector of healthcare. While hospitals have made enormous strides in optimizing emergency departments, operating rooms, and ICUs with real-time data, the same cannot be said for behavioral health units.
By Natalie Krebs – The pandemic was difficult for health workers. Many endured long hours, and the stresses on the nation’s health care system prompted more workers than usual to quit or retire.
By Andy Flanagan – The telehealth sector flourished post-pandemic, becoming an essential component of healthcare delivery. Now, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is accelerating across the field of telehealth, especially in behavioral health.
By Loren Larsen – The mental health landscape is experiencing a surge in demand for services. With limited resources and an ever-growing client base, mental health providers face a daunting challenge: ensuring high-quality care for each individual while managing an overflowing caseload.
SAMHSA announced over $65 million in grant awards and notices of funding opportunity to help tackle mental health and substance use crises – two key pillars in the President’s Unity Agenda.
By Angela Hart – These doctors, nurses, and social workers are fanning out on the streets of Los Angeles to provide health care and social services to homeless people — foot soldiers of a new business model taking root in communities around California.
New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehealth services; Funding builds on HRSA’s work to support licensure compacts to improve access to primary care and psychology.
By April Miller – Telehealth is on the rise, but most medical professionals are overwhelmed with their current workloads and aren’t prepared to take on additional training. This is where artificial intelligence chatbots come in — they could ease the burden while improving their sessions’ effectiveness.