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Study Proves Breakthrough Combination of Virtual Reality and Behavioral Therapy Reduces Pain, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Chronic Pain

Digital Health Global

The non-invasive, non-pharmacological nature of Vx® Therapy makes it an ideal option for pain management in the post-opioid epidemic era. This is truly a breakthrough in safely alleviating the pain and suffering of millions of Americans,” stated Dr. McGirt.

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Using RPM to manage customized, specialty care between office visits

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

We sat down with him to discuss managing patients not just during appointments but always, and the role RPM can play. What types of technologies and practices today can help improve health outcomes and reduce costs to the U.S. Remote patient monitoring technology meets patients where they prefer to be – at home.

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The Digital Tools Creating Scalable Access To Psychotherapy

Waracle

Globally, the pandemic is increasing demand for mental health services, whilst in Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service noted that whilst all other 999 calls were down year on year for January, mental health crisis calls were up 9%. Samaritans , a mental health charity, fielded 1.7

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Addiction Telehealth Using a Patient Gateway: A Multi-Cultural Case Study

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Feeling isolated and out of control with her pain medication, she reluctantly sought help from a primary care physician. She was treated medically and referred to a mental health professional specializing in addiction telehealth who worked in an associated recovery center. Medication Management and Refills.

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Telehealth Licensure Compliance Changes in Response to COVID-19 in Each U.S. State – Master Reference

Continue Education Journal

Many states chose to loosen licensure regulations, and they made changes such as permitting temporary licenses to out-of-state physicians, waiving meeting and relationship requirements that are usually necessary to provide services, allowing interstate virtual appointments, and more.

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Master Guide to Telehealth Statistics for 2019

Enzyme Health

Patients believe telehealth services can meet their needs as effectively as in-person visits. Mental health used to be the largest represented specialty in telehealth, but as of 2017, it moved from first to fifth on the list, only consisting of 7% of all telemedicine claim distribution ( FH Healthcare Indicators ).

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What Effective Telehealth Legislation Looks Like

InTouch Health

This new division will help providers meet the needs of their patients while ensuring everyone in the state has access to telehealth services. This new legislation will help those struggling with addiction access the care they need, in addition to pain management services, mental health services, and suicide prevention.