Alcohol consumption is associated with a wide variety of preventable health complications and is a major risk factor for all-cause mortality in the age group 15-47 years. To reduce dangerous drinking behavior, eHealth applications…
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Teletherapy company Talkspace announced the launch of a Behavioral Health Consortium, an offering allowing clinicians to refer insured members with high-acuity needs to in-network specialty care providers for alcoholism, substance use and eating disorder…
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Every week, we shine a spotlight on one of our DigitalHealth.London companies, founders, or NHS fellows. Today, to commemorate World Liver Day, we are excited to feature our current DigitalHealth.London Accelerator company CyberLiver.What is…
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Pelago, a virtual clinic for substance use treatment, launched a contingency management program, in which members are rewarded for healthy behaviors like engaging in treatment, the company announced Tuesday.
New York City-based Pelago serves employers…
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By Anuja Vaidya
April 08, 2024 – Though telehealth supported alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment delivery among veterans, telehealth use varied among demographic groups, suggesting the need for multiple telehealth options, new research reveals.
The study published…
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Digital substance use management platform Pelago, formerly Quit Genius, announced it secured $58 million in Series C funding, bringing its total raise to $151 million. Existing investor Atomico led the round with participation from other…
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By Anuja Vaidya
March 06, 2024 – Regulatory flexibilities enabling virtual initiation and at-home doses of medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) are likely cost-effective, according to new research.
Published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence,…
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Boulder Care, a virtual provider for substance use disorder, is extending its treatment to adolescents in partnership with UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, the company told MedCity News exclusively.
Portland, Oregon-based Boulder Care works with payers and…
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– Sunnyside, an app and program that helps people build healthier habits around drinking alcohol, today announced $11.5M in Series A funding and the hire of Steve Lloyd as Chief Product…
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About two-thirds of adults in the U.S. drink alcohol, but about one in three are trying to drink less. Sunnyside, which announced it raised $11.5 million in Series A funding last week, aims to…
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