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Where telehealth can help curb the mental health staffing shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It should not be news to anyone in the healthcare industry that the nation is suffering a profound shortage of mental health professionals, which was exacerbated by the pandemic. What is news to many is the different ways various telemedicine technologies are being used to help chip away at the mental health-staffing problem.

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How Telepsychiatry Can Support an Effective Integrated Care Model

Iris Telehealth

Integrated mental health services acknowledge that mental health and physical health don’t exist in silos and make high-quality care a reality for patients across the country. Likewise, depression can increase the risk of many physical health problems such as heart disease and stroke.

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Psychiatrist Shortage Drives Search for Quick Solutions

BHM Healthcare Solutions

From partnering with primary care providers to innovative digital tools, leaders are stepping up with these effective and creative solutions. Psychiatrist shortage by the numbers: The current workforce of about 45,580 psychiatrists must increase by 2,800 to meet today’s demands for psychiatric care. Create treatment plans.

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How Telepsychiatry Can Support an Effective Integrated Care Model

Iris Telehealth

Integrated care acknowledges that mental health and physical health don’t exist in silos and makes high-quality care a reality for patients across the country. The overlap between medical and behavioral conditions is part of what makes integrated care so essential. For patients. Convenience is king.

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2022 Telehealth Outlook: A Clear Path Ahead for Virtual Care

MeMD

MeMD, a part of the Walmart Health family, shares its outlook for telehealth in 2022 in areas including value-based care, mental health, provider shortages, transparency and more. Telehealth Will Enhance Value-Based Care. More Americans Will Seek Mental Health Treatment Through Virtual Channels.

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Here are the major issues facing healthcare in 2021, according to PwC

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

“Some specialties, such as mental health, may find stronger footing via virtual visits. “Happy clinicians are the best ambassadors for virtual care,” the report asserted. As a result of these new digital relationships, healthcare organizations will need to prioritize clinicians’ mental health, HRI stated.

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The 2020 Amwell Client Awards

American Well

To meet this surge in demand, Cleveland Clinic leveraged both its providers who were already active on the platform, and also trained more than 350 primary care providers — many of whom were temporarily redeployed due to the virus — on telehealth. ?During Indiana University Health. Children’s Health in Dallas.