Hospitals can improve behavioral and physical health coordinated care by supporting physicians, co-locating services and educating the community about integrated care, according to an Oct. 24 report from the American Hospital Association.
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Employers are more likely to report inadequate networks for mental health than they are for physical health, according to KFF's 2023 employer health benefits survey published Oct. 18.
The U.S. behavioral health market is expected to reach $115 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7% during the forecast period, according to a recent report from Fortune Business Insights.
Becker's recently connected with the CEO of Providence's Well Being Trust, Arpan Waghray, MD, who also serves as chief medical officer of behavioral medicine at the Renton, Wash.-based health system.
Apple's $3,500 VisionPro Headset, designed as an immersive entertainment and productivity tool, could be used to diagnose mental health issues.
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Atlanta-based Grady Memorial Hospital opened a "med-psych" unit that is the first of its kind in Georgia, NBC affiliate WXIA reported Oct. 23.
Virtual mental health provider Telemynd has partnered with UnitedHealthcare to connect its members with Telemynd's digital health platform.
A judge has fined the state of California $50 million for failing to address the shortage of mental health providers across state prisons, The Sacramento Bee reported Oct. 23.
Behavioral health and addiction treatment provider Discovery Institute has partnered with Poplar Wellness Group to implement its technology and primary care services to increase access to behavioral health care.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi has opened its adult mental health outpatient treatment practice to the public.