Treatment Innovation & Treatment Technology

Treatment technology is at the heart of fundamental restructuring of the health and human service system, particularly in sectors serving consumers with the most complex needs. Tech-enabled treatment has the potential to improve clinical decision making and consumer outcomes, as well as reduce unnecessary administrative burdens. Historically, the health and human service system does not have a great executive bench for understanding and assessing the plethora of new technology options—leaving the “science to service” gap larger than ever. However, as payers look for innovative approaches that go beyond traditional forms of treatment, provider organizations must step up to the challenge and leverage new technologies and virtual delivery systems that engage and empower consumers.

Latest Resources

• Ceretone & Three Houston Non-Profit Organizations To Provide Access To Over-The-Counter Hearing Technology For Local Seniors
• FDA Clears C2N Diagnostics’ PrecivityAD2, The First Alzheimer’s Blood Test For Adults With Cognitive Symptoms As Young As 40
• Maven Clinic & Wellthy Partner To Deliver A Unified Family Care Platform For Employers
• Conscientia Health Launches Virtual Primary Care Services Integrating Mental & Physical Care
• Oncology Hospital-At-Home Program Reduced Six-Month Health Care Costs By Over $8,000 Per Consumer
• Virginia Expanding Mental Health Competency Restoration In Local Jails Through Creation Of ‘Restoration Pods’
• Radial Acquires Mindful Health Solutions To Expand Its Clinical Mental Health Network
• Armor Health Deploys ACE Geriatric Model Of Care At Franklin County, Ohio Correctional Facilities
• Meta Awards Grants To Disability Groups To Test AI Glasses
• OpenLoop Partners With Brightn To Launch AI-Powered Daily Support Plus Licensed Mental Health Therapy Benefit For Employer Groups
• Syra Health & Nora Mental Health Announce Telehealth Partnership To Expand Mental & Behavioral Health Services Access Across Indiana
• Neurocrine Biosciences Completes $2.9 Billion Acquisition Of Soleno Therapeutics To Add A Treatment For Prader-Willi Syndrome To Its Portfolio
• The New Age Of Care Coordination: A Discussion With Jeff Smith, CEO Of Bamboo Health
• Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team By Bridgeway Center, Inc.: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
• FDA Clears First Self-Balancing Personal Exoskeleton For People With Spinal Cord Injury

The AMA Urges Congress To Establish Safeguards For AI Mental Health Chatbots 

The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging Congress to establish additional safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in mental health care to protect consumers. Although the technology has promise for expanding access to mental health resources, reported risks associated with chatbots include privacy breaches and responses encouraging self-harm. To inform Congress about its concerns, the AMA sent letters to the co-chairs of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, the Congressional Digital Health Caucus,… Read

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