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How to Coordinate Mental Healthcare, Physical Care Amid High Demand  The demand for mental health has increased significantly in the 2020s. Mental healthcare utilization grew 38.8 percent between 2019 and 2022 and spending on mental health jumped 53.7 percent in the same timeframe. The coronavirus pandemic was a key driver of these trends. It was disruptive and destructive to well-being, but it also opened many Americans’ eyes to their desperate need for mental health support. [Healthcare Executive Intelligence] As a result, in 2022 telemental health utilization had stabilized at around 1,068 percent of what it was pre-pandemic. In today’s episode of Industry Perspectives, Georgia Gaveras, DO, co-founder and chief medical officer at Talkiatry, discusses these trends and the state of telemental healthcare. More> https://lnkd.in/gFiGJ7ha   #mentalhealth #behavorialhealth #telehealth #socialchange #publichealth #populationhealth #communityhealth

Have you ever tried to find any type of healthcare provider or specialist through your health plan's directory only to discover the provider was (1) unreachable, (2) not in-network, or (3) not accepting new patients? If so, you are not alone, as the Office of NYS Attorney General (OAG) recently released a report which showed that 86% of the listed, in-network mental health providers were “ghost” providers. More than one in five Americans live with a mental illness and the OAG’s report paints a grim picture for those seeking or in need of access to mental healthcare treatment. Learn more in my latest piece with Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak and Jonathan Walzman on how illegal "ghost" networks have exacerbated the mental health crisis.

🧠🌟@tmsofsouthtampa Dr. Pages is proud to be featured as the cover story for the latest issue of Enterprise World. He talks about his passion for healthcare, the importance of spreading awareness for mental health, and the future of technology and care. You can find the whole @the_enterprise_world article here — https://lnkd.in/exXyZ7Vu

How to Coordinate Mental Healthcare, Physical Care Amid High Demand  The demand for mental health has increased significantly in the 2020s. A need to consider as you think about practice areas. Mental healthcare utilization grew 38.8 percent between 2019 and 2022 and spending on mental health jumped 53.7 percent in the same timeframe. The coronavirus pandemic was a key driver of these trends. It was disruptive and destructive to well-being, but it also opened many Americans’ eyes to their desperate need for mental health support. [Healthcare Executive Intelligence] As a result, in 2022 telemental health utilization had stabilized at around 1,068 percent of what it was pre-pandemic. In today’s episode of Industry Perspectives, Georgia Gaveras, DO, co-founder and chief medical officer at Talkiatry, discusses these trends and the state of telemental healthcare. More> https://lnkd.in/gFiGJ7ha   #blackleadership #latinoleaders #achieve #mentalhealth #behavorialhealth #telehealth #socialchange #publichealth #populationhealth #communityhealth

Why is #carecoordination essential for the skyrocketing demand for mental healthcare services? Find out here. #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #mentalhealthservices #healthcarenews

Mental health spending has surged during the pandemic, reflecting a growing recognition of its importance in overall healthcare. This trend underscores the need for integrated solutions in medical billing and practice management to support mental health services efficiently. At TrustMed Solutions, we're committed to providing comprehensive support for all aspects of healthcare, including mental health. Read more about the increase in mental health spending and its implications from the Axios Article: #mentalhealth #HealthcareSpending #medicalbilling #practicemanagement

Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) is now offering life-changing mental health solutions to all member hospitals through Lyra Health. Leading the way are Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Children's Minnesota, providing mental health care support for their employees and dependents. This relationship ensures preferred access to Lyra’s evidenced-based mental health offerings for all CHA member hospitals. In today's challenging healthcare landscape, the mental well-being of healthcare workers is more crucial than ever. According to Medscape, more than one in five physicians reported experiencing depression, and an American Hospital Association Survey noted alarming rates of stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and burnout among healthcare workers. Read how CHA member hospitals are prioritizing mental health care for everyone: https://bit.ly/3SQ71Fp. #WorkplaceWellness #ChildrensHospitalAssociation #HealthcareMentalHealth

As this country continues to prioritize mental health care, we appreciate the attention and efforts directed at integrating behavioral health and primary care. Doing so not only reduces unnecessary spending, it improves outcomes and overall health. Moving to a value-based mental health care model may also be on the horizon. According to this article, to better coordinate treatment in a holistic manner, our system should, among other things, "develop guidance for payers to expand the use and adoption of value-based arrangements and alternative payment models." #valuebasedcare #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealth

If your future is in healthcare, public health, or oral health, knowing how to be effective in 'telehealth' will be necessary. Check this out... How to Coordinate Mental Healthcare, Physical Care Amid High Demand | The demand for mental health has increased significantly in the 2020s. [ TechTarget- Healthcare Consumerism News] Mental healthcare utilization grew 38.8 percent between 2019 and 2022, and spending on mental health jumped 53.7 percent in the same timeframe. The coronavirus pandemic was a key driver of these trends. It was disruptive and destructive to well-being, but it also opened many Americans’ eyes to their desperate need for mental health support. As a result, in 2022, telemental health utilization had stabilized at around 1,068 percent of what it was pre-pandemic. In today’s episode of Industry Perspectives, Georgia Gaveras, DO, co-founder and chief medical officer at Talkiatry, discusses these trends and the state of telemental healthcare. More> https://lnkd.in/gFiGJ7ha #achieve #blackleadership #latinoleaders #mentalhealth #telehealth #publichealth #socialchange #populationhealth #communityhealth  

Your health starts with you. What better way to start the new year than to focus on your health...proactively? Here are a few thoughts from Healthcare2U.