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

• Technology As Capacity & Quality Multiplier: The Monarch Case Study
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• 72% Of Consumers Comfortable With At-Home Remote Monitoring; Device Comfort, Ease Of Use & Clinical Oversight Are Key
• Cannabis Formula Granted ‘Breakthrough’ Designation By FDA For Lower Back Pain Treatment
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Works With Gemini Health To Lower Prescription Drug Costs
• Withings Health Solutions & 9amHealth Partner To Strengthen Employer-Sponsored Obesity Care With Body Composition Monitoring
• The American Diabetes Association’s Innovation Fund Invests In UpDoc To Accelerate The Future Of AI-Driven Chronic Disease Management & Prevention
• FlyteHealth Selected For CMS Health Tech Ecosystem Diabetes & Obesity Category
• The 6 Foundational Elements For An Innovative Organization: How To Consistently Harness The Power Of Innovation
• The Innovator Pipeline: Six Capabilities For Turning Ideas Into Growth
• A Culture For Sustaining Innovation
• Inner Haven Wellness Launches Virtual Eating Disorder Programming In Missouri For Adults & Adolescents
• California Behavioral Health Association Launches Behavioral Health Innovation Institute To Advance Youth Well-Being Through Technology & Community Collaboration
• Youth Mental Health Corps Expands To 16 States In 2026

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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