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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This month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) took steps to expand access to opioid use disorder treatment through its new…
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Behavioral health is having a moment.
With the Covid-19 pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, it appears that some market trends are here to stay. For instance, the demand for behavioral health services that skyrocketed…
Millions of Americans struggle with ongoing pain from chronic conditions — a problem that costs the U.S. an estimated $635 billion each year and has played a key role in the country’s persisting opioid…
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About 7.7 million adults have a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health condition, yet more than half don’t receive any treatment. A new digital health partnership launched to support this population.
Telemental health provider…
Teletherapy company Talkspace and virtual opioid use disorder treatment company Bicycle Health are partnering to expand access to virtual care for patients of both companies. Talkspace offers therapy for adults, teens 13 to 17, and…
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What You Should Know:
Today, Talkspace, the largest telemedicine-based therapy provider covered by insurance in the nation, and Bicycle Health, the leading telemedicine-based program for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, have announced a partnership to enhance virtual care…
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The following is a guest article by Eric Elliott, CEO at Altruix
It is an exciting time to be in the behavioral health industry. From the massive expansion of telehealth brought on by the pandemic…
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…
Google’s video platform YouTube Health announced today it is making step-by-step videos pertaining to first aid and emergency care by reliable healthcare organizations the top search results when users are seeking first aid-related information. The…
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