Tele-behavioral Health Primer: Current Knowledge & Best Practices
Intended to serve as a tool for clinical decision-makers, the primer highlights optimal standards of care when using telehealth in treatment.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is contributing to an unprecedented demand for behavioral health services and has necessitated a significant shift to the use of telehealth, presenting opportunities for providers and regulators to maximize innovative practices around this mode of delivery – as well as opportunities to shape these emerging telehealth services.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries commissioned the Meadows Institute to examine the landscape of telehealth, both nationally and locally. This paper summarizes the benefits, challenges, and key considerations for successful telehealth implementation and presents an overview of the regulatory environment and opportunities for innovative delivery of clinical care.
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