Digital Health Global

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The startup is initially focused on impacting the national opioid crisis by making life-saving methadone maintenance treatment more convenient via wearable remote medication monitoring. “We CARI Health intends to enable clinicians to view patient medication levels remotely in real time, ensuring correct dosages of prescribed medications.

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InTouch Health

JUNE 25, 2020

Telehealth Can Increase Access to Treatment for Those Suffering From Opioid Use Disorder. Opioids are often prescribed to those suffering from chronic pain, but many drugs come with addictive properties that can lead to abuse and even overdose. That’s why many providers are using telehealth to expand their addiction treatment services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2022

Like many healthcare provider organizations, Groups, a value-based care provider of opioid addiction treatment, had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic overnight. When Groups saw the gap in quality it was approaching with its previous technologies, it took a big step back to reevaluate its virtual treatment services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Southwest Rural Health Research Center has identified mental health concerns and addiction as the first and second most important priorities for rural health stakeholders, according to a May 2023 policy brief. Two of the biggest problems for rural patients are mental health matters and addiction.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Senators reportedly expressed concern over reports that, despite promises to prospective patients that their information about mental health and addiction treatment will remain confidential, the companies are tracking and sharing their customers’ personally identifiable health data for advertising purposes.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 1, 2024

The Demand Is Increasing As per the recent WHO Mental Health report , about one in eight people in the world live with a mental disorder. Below are some of the aspects of treatment and patient experience that can be significantly improved by AI. AI automates routine and meticulous tasks and accounts for improved patient experience.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Addiction is a disease of isolation. Staff did all this with great uncertainty about what the future might look like. Will members continue to engage in treatment? ? Only one in five people struggling with addiction to heroin or pain pills engage in any form of treatment. THE PROBLEM. " RESULTS.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Among individuals of all ages, gaming addiction has been an issue of concern for many years. It is comparable to any other addiction in terms of its effect on health and quality of life. Understanding Gaming Addiction and the Metacognitive Model of Desire Thinking & Craving (MMDTC).

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

OCTOBER 13, 2022

CLICK HERE to learn more about BHM. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria is the most widely used and comprehensive set of guidelines for placement, continued stay, transfer, or discharge of patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions in medical reviews. CLICK HERE to learn more about BHM.

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Digital Health Global

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrolled thoughts about the event. “We Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), will examine the efficacy and safety of treatments, including those currently approved by the FDA for insomnia and depression, when used for PTSD. About USAMMDA The U.S.

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Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Specifically, 52% would trust diagnoses or treatments determined by a physician supported by an intelligent machine (IM)/AI; and, 31% would trust diagnoses or treatments determined entirely by IM/AI. This bolsters Accenture’s finding discussed above about the use of IM/AI in health care. Three-fourths of U.S.

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Mend

MARCH 14, 2024

Imagine a healthcare landscape where treatment is accessible, patients receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs, and innovative approaches pave the way for improved medical outcomes. Patient Evaluation and Treatment: The regulations specify criteria for patient evaluation, admission, and ongoing treatment.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JULY 6, 2023

Secondly, a case study format will be used below to describe the many benefits of using a patient gateway with a behavioral health client dealing with addiction. The following addiction telehealth scenario involves a recently immigrated Nigerian wife and mother struggling with opioid addiction. Goals Overcome Opioid Addiction.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have been the focus of research within the past decade due to concerns about Facebook addiction and Instagram addiction. Social media addiction may be associated with the time spent using the sites. Recent Study of Facebook Addiction versus Instagram Addiction.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Overuse of mobile phones has led researchers to examine smartphone addiction due to the many consequences associated with the overuse of digital devices. Concerns about phone addiction began appearing early in the literature (Billieux et al. More Recent Smartphone Addiction Studies. 2008; Chóliz 2010).

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For women, these were infertility consults, Botox treatments, urinary tract infection treatment, eating disorders, thyroid issues, obesity and weight loss + Ozempic/Wegovy consultation (a new-new thing for 2023), hyperpigmentation, and weight management. We can also see the growing demand for omnichannel health care in this study.

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Iris Telehealth

MAY 6, 2024

Access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services that support these patients is critical. If they want treatment for OUD, we send them to our nurse practitioner that prescribes all other mental health medication. They work with the person on their goals, and they choose their own course of treatment.

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TheraNest

APRIL 4, 2022

Group therapy is a common component in most modern treatments for addiction. Addiction can be isolating. Going through treatment and recovery can feel lonely. Keep reading if you are a provider looking for topics to cover during addiction group therapy sessions. This condition is, by nature, self-destructive.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MARCH 6, 2023

Offering SUD treatment during incarceration through telehealth has officially moved prison telehealth into the fast lane. Until now, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment regimens have been underutilized in criminal justice settings, according to a 2019 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

About Dr. Lea McMahon With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lea McMahon LPC, EdD is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a recognized leader in human psychology and addiction science. Read more from Dr. McMahon on Symetria’s Ask Our Doctors addiction treatment blog.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

BrightView Health, a behavioral health facility that specializes in addiction treatment and substance abuse, already was using telehealth when the COVID-19 pandemic and associated response happened. And this further reduced their ability to access care and hampered achievement of their treatment plans. " Navdeep S.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Virtual care is now a regular aspect of the clinical landscape, from emergency response to behavioral and addiction treatment to military life. So correctional facilities may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about telehealth.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

MAY 16, 2023

This article will provide relevant facts, discuss the repercussions of using e-cigarettes from the perspective of tobacco addiction, and review a recently published journal article. Tobacco Addiction Facts Let’s start with tobacco, then look at how e-cigarettes fit into the picture.

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InTouch Health

AUGUST 27, 2019

How Telehealth is Changing Substance Abuse Treatment. The opioid crisis reached a fever pitch in recent years with the White House, Congress, healthcare leaders, and the criminal justice system all work to address addiction. billion a year, including addiction and recovery treatment, loss of worker productivity, and legal costs.

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GlobalMed

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Anyone who’s faced addiction personally or professionally knows that it’s different from treating appendicitis or a sprained ankle. Often they need to overcome their own denial and any fears of stigma in seeking treatment. For these reasons, seeking treatment isn’t as simple as a 28-day rehabilitation program.

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eVisit

AUGUST 30, 2017

False beliefs or stigmas about mental illness can sometimes make people reluctant to seek help or treatment. that has become more dire with the growing opioid addiction epidemic , especially in rural areas. Adding to the challenge, there is a reported shortage of mental health professionals across the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS The Drug Diversion Division said it was conducting public listening sessions to get input on prescribing controlled substances on telemedicine platforms and to learn about the types of data and its accessibility for use in detecting unlawful drug diversion.

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Digital Health Global

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Back and neck pain is often treated with potentially addictive pain medications and even surgery,” said Matt McGirt, M.D., The treatment consisted of weekly telephone calls with trained therapists and 50 modules of virtual reality therapy. We are also seeing that the person’s ability to function increases during the 14-week treatment.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 23, 2023

Clinicians have their own opinions about medical record systems, but what about patients? Portals may perpetuate treatment inequalities in favor of those with high technology literacy and, therefore, should be designed for universal usability. Some find them convenient, while others have concerns about their ease of use.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The DSM 5 criteria are similar to substances of addiction. Lying to loved ones about the amount of time spent on gaming. Mental health practitioners are likely to see more clients seeking treatment for Internet gaming disorder among their clients who present with related concerns. They include: A preoccupation with gaming.

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Iris Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Access to high-quality substance-use disorder treatment has never been more important. And, healthcare organizations must include some form of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for patients with substance use disorders and those seeking addiction treatment. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2024

The Australian mental health system has reached a crisis point where psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are leaving the sector in droves due to burnout and inadequate support, leaving patients to wait for long to receive care or delay their treatment and risk further deterioration.

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The Digital Health Corner

JANUARY 19, 2017

Among them is drug addiction. Tragic personal narratives provide a human fabric to the now commonplace trumpeting of generic news stories about the extent of the drug problem. Digital technology use in the addiction space is not a new concept. There are various types of tech-assisted treatments.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Mental health and addiction professionals are legally required to ensure that patients and clients can trust their private information is protected. Practitioners can fulfill these HIPAA expectations by following HIPAA guidelines for mental health and addiction professionals. Psychotherapy Notes. Need assistance with HIPAA compliance?

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Uniting under the BehaVR brand, digital therapeutic companies BehaVR and OxfordVR will deliver comprehensive virtual reality-based treatments for mental and behavioral health. Clinically-validated, immersive, digital treatments will span the full spectrum of mental and behavioral health needs. ” About the Combined Entity, BehaVR.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Most psychologists said the level of patients looking to deal with obsessive-compulsive disorders, substance-related and addictive issues, and feeding and eating challenges stayed the same. The converse of that is that only 53% of psychologists said they were able to meet patients’ demand for treatment.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Opioid crisis: Concerns about opioid addiction are driving the search for non-opioid pain management solutions. Wearables & Biosensors: Continuous pain monitoring and data collection for personalized treatment plans. AI & Machine Learning: Personalized pain prediction, risk assessment, and treatment recommendations.

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