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Telepsychiatry saves east Texas hospitals $18 million over 7 years

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

In the early 2000s, the state of Texas was in the midst of a widely recognized, multi-decade crisis from lack of mental health services for people in need. Psychiatric facilities were above capacity, leaving patients in mental health emergencies with either jail or emergency rooms as their only options. THE PROBLEM.

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Early warning signs of a mental health tsunami: A coordinated response to gather initial data insights from digital services providers

Lloyd Price

The aim of this study is to document initial observations from multiple digital services providers during the COVID-19 crisis, especially those related to mental health and wellbeing. Digital services providers reported a diverse range of mental health concerns.

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Epic, Zoom and mobile app help at-risk clinic volunteers deliver care from home

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Bend clinic installed an electronic health record in 2004 and has a long history of adopting health IT. ” Additionally, VIM has a vibrant mental health program, she added. VIM staff knew continuing to support their patients’ mental health needs would be crucial during this highly stressful time.

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The Stress of the Caregiver: The Most Over-Utilized, Unpaid Stakeholder in U.S. Healthcare

Health Populi

healthcare system since Dr. Charles Safran testified with that statement to Congress way back in 2004 …an era where bipartisanship for health IT was a real thing. We’ve long know that “the patient” has been an under-utilized resource in the U.S.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

Christ Hospital Health Network, with over 3,500 employees, is ranked No. Hospital leadership recently refreshed the Employee Assistance Program, which looks to improve work-life balance for employees by addressing behavioral and mental health needs. 24 on the Forbes ‘ list of Best Large Companies to Work For.