Category Archives: General
The Importance of Telemedicine During COVID-19
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on infrastructure across the world, in all areas of life. The provision of healthcare has been complex, difficult, and dangerous. As recognized by medical journals, government officials, and medical experts around the world, the efficient use of telemedicine has been vital in alleviating many of the problems created… Read More »
Can Telemedicine Help With the Opioid Crisis?
Combating the opioid crisis is, rightfully, one of the country’s top priorities. Opioid addiction has been devastating the United States for years. In 2016 alone, over 42,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses. Part of the problem stems from a historical, fundamental misunderstanding and mishandling of addiction. Proper mental health treatment and access to appropriate… Read More »
Is Telehealth Effective in Treating Addictions?
Addiction is an extremely prevalent problem across the United States. Since 1999, over 841,000 people in the country have died from an overdose. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019 alone, overdose caused 70,630 deaths. The principal contributor to overdoses currently are opioids (over 70%), and the lion’s… Read More »
Ways to Evaluate a Telepsychiatry Partner
Telepsychiatry is a rapidly growing industry. By establishing and administering a telepsychiatry program, modern hospitals and medical offices expand their ability to provide comprehensive care for their patients and open the door for additional, lucrative offerings. As you seek to establish your telepsychiatry program, however, it’s important to choose the qualified telepsychiatry partner that… Read More »
Why Telepsychiatry is the Future of Modern Healthcare
Study after study has shown an increase in the use of telemedicine across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for example, utilization of telehealth for Medicare primary care visits increased from under one percent to a whopping 43.5% of primary care visits in April 2020. Medical professionals, medical… Read More »
How Telepsychiatry Can Alleviate Burnout
Clinician burnout is a very real and very prevalent problem. Finding the right balance between work and private life is a constant struggle for many physicians. Many clinicians experience mental health issues themselves because of burnout, leading to unhealthy habits, harmful coping mechanisms, and limited professional satisfaction. While there are any number of contributing… Read More »
How to Establish a Successful Telepsychiatry Program
Telepsychiatry can be an invaluable addition to any medical practice. If you are looking to improve patient care and satisfaction, increase revenue streams, and generally expand your medical business, telepsychiatry offers an economical, effective, and efficient means to do so. Establishing an effective telepsychiatry practice, however, requires preparation and care. It’s important to have… Read More »
What about Tele-Group Therapy?
A Q&A with our very own CEO, Edward Kaftarian MD. Do you see group therapy sessions on the horizon for telepsychiatry? Yes, I believe that most forms of mental health treatment can be equally effective as in person care, including group therapy. Remote group therapy has been slower to take hold than one-on-one care… Read More »
What Are Common Myths About Telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is a rapidly growing practice, but it is still cutting edge. With new technology comes mistaken beliefs based on a lack of information. Below, our seasoned telepsychiatry experts discuss and dispel a few of the more common myths about the practice of telepsychiatry. Myth: Telepsychiatry Requires Complex Technological Savvy Many healthcare providers worry… Read More »
Does Telemedicine Affect the Patient-Provider Relationship?
Telemedicine is an evolving practice, representing a shift in the established medical world toward embracing technology. As with any new development, there will be skeptics who believe that the old way is the best simply because the new way is new. Our telepsychiatry expert team at Orbit Health is proud to provide telepsychiatry services… Read More »