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

• UnitedHealthcare Unveils Employer-Sponsored Lifestyle Spending Accounts With Digital Storefront
• HHS & The VA To Collaborate On Research & Deployment Of Rapid-Acting Psychiatric Treatments For Veterans With Serious Mental Health Conditions
• Maven Clinic Introduces Maven Intelligence, An AI-Powered Care Management System For Women’s & Family Health
• Large Language Models Show Human-Like Bias Against People With Highly Stigmatized Health Conditions
• Cincinnati Children’s & Parkview Health Finalize Joint Operating Agreement To Enhance Pediatric Care For Families In Northern Indiana
• Prisma Health Expands Partnership With Minerra Health & Announces Strategic Investment To Scale Obesity Care Platform
• PHA Launches Operations To Advance Responsible Access To Precision Medicine In The U.S.
• Long COVID-Related Cognitive Impairment Reduced After 10 Weekly Cognitive Rehabilitation Sessions
• Evernorth Launches Pharmacy Forward, An AI-Powered Specialty Pharmacy Experience For Those Managing Complex Conditions
• True Rx Health Strategists Introduces Healthier You, A Clinical Care Bundle To Help Employers Control Costs & Improve Employee Health
• Sensorum Health Partners With Intermountain Health To Enhance Care Access & Improve Outcomes For Older Adults Across Southern Nevada
• Tuesday Health Brings Community-Based Palliative Care To Massachusetts In Partnership With Commonwealth Care Alliance
• All 50 States, D.C. & Puerto Rico Join ACF’s ‘A Home for Every Child’ Initiative
• HillsidesCares By Hillsides: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
• Alsana Continues Expansion of Virtual Eating Disorder Care, Now Accepting Clients In 40 States

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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