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.

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Primary Care Digital Platform For Behavioral Health Decreased PMPM Spend

A digital platform intervention integrated into primary care workflows and electronic health records (EHRs), combined with care coordination services and structured support, was associated with an increase in outpatient behavioral health services use rates and a decrease in more intensive behavioral health services for Independence Blue Cross (IBX) commercial members, according to a recent study. Over 18 months, members who received the intervention had 68% more outpatient behavioral health services. They were 35% less likely… Read

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