Becker's Healthcare August 16, 2024
A pilot program at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (Calif.) is credited with reducing mental health visits to the emergency department by 40%, the American Hospital Association reported.
In 2020, the system embedded mental health therapists at 11 primary care sites and four regional support hubs. Patients were able to see mental health professionals the same day as their primary care appointment.
A study published...