HealthIT Answers November 22, 2024
By Dr. Tom Milam, Chief Medical Officer, Iris Telehealth
Expanding Access by Leveraging non-MD Providers to Augment Psychiatric Care
A projected shortage of nearly 20k physicians by 2050 signals that traditional models of behavioral health care delivery no longer meet the expanding needs of the U.S. population. In fact, they create barriers to timely, affordable treatment for many Americans through extended wait times, high costs, and limited availability.
Telehealth platforms have illuminated a clear path forward for expanding care access. Nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), licensed therapists, and other qualified behavioral health professionals are demonstrating their ability to use technology to provide comprehensive care — from medication management to therapy — while maintaining exceptional clinical outcomes.
This evolution toward...
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