INSURANCE companies, SOCIAL support, HEALTH services accessibility, INTERNET, MEDICAL care, INTERPROFESSIONAL relations, MENTAL health services, TELEMEDICINE, COGNITIVE therapy, PSYCHIATRIC treatment
Abstract
Observing a way to provide support to help patients experiencing depression, anxiety and burnout, an online mental health provider is working with insurers, such as Cigna, to provide its members with smartphone‐based treatment and access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists. Meru Health's digital therapeutic program provides remote clinician support, cognitive behavioral therapy and evidence‐based care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
SUBSTANCE abuse prevention, MEDICAL care, MENTAL health, HUMAN services programs, BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL care, FINANCIAL management, POLICY sciences, COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
Government and private funding both are playing a prominent role in growth of the substance use treatment industry, with progress into new geographic areas and expanded lines of business. Recent activity ranges from substantial state grant support for new facility construction in California to expansions into mental health by some prominent names in addiction services nationally. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]