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ACOs not shown to improve mental health outcomes: study

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Accountable care organizations do not positively influence treatment and outcomes for chronic mental health conditions for Medicare patients, according to a study in Health Affairs. | A new study pours water on the belief that ACOs are well-suited to handle chronic mental health conditions its patients experience.

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Legislators reintroduce bill aimed at easing barriers to virtual mental health care in Medicare

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Legislators reintroduce bill aimed at easing barriers to virtual mental health care in Medicare pminemyer Tue, 05/16/2023 - 16:38

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Australia to restore video telehealth subsidy for rural mental health

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Starting this November, people living in rural and regional areas and other eligible patients can once again access free video consultations for mental health. This comes as the latest funding will restore 50% fee loading to bulk billed Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) psychiatry services delivered by video telehealth.

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Exploring Medicare Mental Health Coverage: What’s Covered and What’s Not

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Medicare program, the federally administered health insurance program catering to individuals 65 and above, not only recognizes this holistic approach but extends its coverage to encompass mental health services alongside the modern innovation of remote patient monitoring (RPM).

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Author Health launches with $115M to aid seniors' mental health

Mobi Health News

The hybrid platform offers Medicare Advantage recipients behavioral health services and will use the funds to grow its partnerships with insurance providers.

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Aetna Better Health® of Illinois Partners with Kooth Digital Health, Providing Mental Health and Well-being Tools for Thousands of Teens and Young People

Digital Health Global

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kooth Digital Health , a mental health and well-being platform for young people, today announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois. According to a National Alliance for Mental Illness report, 61.8% billion commitment to youth mental health.

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Brightside Health partnering with Medicare, Blues plans, CareOregon

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Brightside Health has announced new payer partnerships with major plans to provide members with mental health care. Mental health provider Brightside Health bolstered its partnerships with Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage contracts throughout the country.