PSQH: The Podcast Episode 118 – Filling the Mental Health Services Gap with Technology
On episode 118 of PSQH: The Podcast, Loren Larsen, CEO and co-founder of Videra Health, talks about how technology can help fill the gaps in mental health services.
Six Strategies to be Insurable in Providing Psychedelic Treatments
While psychedelics can cause a user to see or hear things that do not exist or are distorted, some studies are focusing on reducing the length of the psychedelic experience or eliminating it altogether, while still preserving the therapeutic benefits for patients.
Ohio State Study Confirms Value of Virtual Care in Suicide Prevention
In a randomized clinical trial of 96 patients between 2021 and 2023 with recent suicidal ideation or suicidal behavior, counselors using brief cognitive behavioral therapy via telehealth were able to cut suicide attempts by 41% compared to present-centered therapy.
A Personal Journey to Improve Patient Care: From Oxygen Therapy to Vision Innovation
By maintaining a focus on patient care, we align the efforts of all constituents—patients, doctors, health systems, and industry—to make a positive impact on the world.
Can the Last Mile Delivery Movement Make Services More Accessible to an Aging Population?
The “last mile delivery” movement in healthcare seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare facilities and their clients by situating medical buildings strategically near residential areas.
How Nurses Can Lead Innovation
Health systems everywhere are experimenting with several new innovations, all with the goal of streamlining processes and removing unnecessary burdens from nurses and physicians alike.
Treating Burns Faster to Reduce Patient Trauma
Every year, over 450,000 people in the U.S. suffer burns severe enough to need medical intervention. Treatment isn’t simple: beyond just the physical healing process, there is an emotional toll to burns that is lasting.
VA Forges Ahead With Expanded Telehealth Access for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Veterans Day that it aims to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 to end all copayment obligations for veterans, greatly expanding a decision earlier this year to waive copayments for a veteran’s first three outpatient mental healthcare visits per year through 2027.
Leveraging Everyday Wearables for Heart Health Monitoring
A new report from B-Secur looks at new industry findings about the state of wearable heart health technology and the impact it could have on quality of care.
How To Ensure that Medical Teams Can Access Interpreters in Rare Languages
Failing to provide interpreters to patients who speak rare or indigenous languages can worsen health disparities, particularly for populations such as refugees and asylum-seekers. This only compounds the barriers many already face when accessing healthcare.