Healthcare Innovation December 18, 2020
Rajiv Leventhal

Recent data shows app referrals have increased to 115,000, KP officials say

Kaiser Permanente physicians and therapists now have the ability to refer their patients to evidence-based mental health and wellness apps through the organization’s electronic health record (EHR) system.

With a simple referral to an app, Kaiser Permanente patients can begin using it on their own or under the guidance of a clinician at no cost, according to health system officials, who point to a recent case study showing that patients are more receptive to using mental health and wellness apps and feel better when referred by a clinician. These are among the takeaways published in the January 2021 issue of NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery. “This...

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