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

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• St. Paul, Minnesota’s Diamond Lake Clinic Offering EXOMIND Brain Stimulation Device To Treat Depression & Enhance Mental Health
• Is Dr. Chatbot Legal?
• SAMHSA Updates MOUD Guidance, Says Medication-Only Opioid Treatment Models Are Insufficient
• Flint, Michigan Infant Cash Transfer Program Linked To 32% Reduction In Child Protective Services Investigations
• Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department Of State, State Board Of Medicine v. Character Technologies, Inc.
• Has AI Made You Invisible?
• Breaking Down Silos: How One State Achieved 98% Faster Referral Response With Integrated Data & Coordination Tools
• SanLuca & Sutter Health Partner On Behavioral Health Support For Hypertension Program
• Finding ROI In MOUD
• Career Pathway Connections By Easterseals New Jersey: An OPEN MINDS Program Profile
• The AMA Urges Congress To Establish Safeguards For AI Mental Health Chatbots 
• Use Of AI In Long-Term Care Settings Raises Concerns, Stakeholders Call For Standards & Policy Frameworks

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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