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

• How Wearables & Other Digital Tools Are Driving Innovation In Behavioral Health
• New York School District Cancels Contract To Use Humanoid Robot Teacher
• BrainsWay Completes Additional $6 Million Milestone-Based Investment In Neurolief Ltd. Following FDA Approval Of ProlivRx System For MDD
• Collette Health & VirtuAlly Partner To Deliver Integrated Virtual Nursing Care For Hospitals & Health Systems
• Hartford HealthCare & K Health Launch PatientGPT A New 24/7 AI Bridge To The Clinical Care Team
• Resilience Care Expands Digital Oncology Platform To The United States
• FDA Approves Simtriyo As ADHD Medication
• Inside The Psychological Patient Journey: What The Research Reveals About Why People Delay Care — & What Happens When Access Is Built Around It
• Between Reaching Out & Getting Care: How AI & Behavioral Science Close The Gap
• Vermont Law Requires Mental Health Professionals To Review AI-Generated Mental Health Advice
• 61% Of U.S. Adults With A Psychiatric Disorder Received Treatment; 34% Received Minimally Adequate Care
• Definium Therapeutics Launches ‘Wired For Worry,’ HCP Education Initiative For GAD
• Inner Haven Wellness Launches Virtual Eating Disorder Programming In Missouri For Adults & Adolescents
• YAPWrap® By Youth Advocate Programs: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
• Bay Pines VA Launches Diabetes Emergency Food Bag Pilot For Food-Insecure Veterans

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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