Healthcare IT News August 12, 2024
“Telehealth already has proven its value in increasing access to care – but paired with effective, responsible AI usage, it holds the promise of more efficient, effective and personalized mental health services,” a telepsychiatry provider CEO says.
The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there’s been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics.
This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.
Andy Flanagan is CEO of Iris Telehealth, a telepsychiatry technology and services provider. He holds a Master of Science in...
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