Pediatricians are the most important resource for parents who are concerned about their child’s mental and behavioral health, but data shows that there are significant care gaps between pediatricians and child psychiatrists. What small changes can pediatricians make to their practices to help address this?
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A new study by the American Medical Association (AMA) reveals that despite an almost 40 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions, overdose deaths are on the rise. What is contributing to this, and what changes can independent physicians expect to see in the future of substance abuse treatment?
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for digital behavioral health care to increase accessibility and help reduce the costs of traveling to the doctor’s office. See how this market is expected to grow during and after COVID-19.
Discover three promising technology trends that can boost the patient-provider relationship, increase patient access, and automate administrative work so patients and providers have a healthier — and happier — 2020!
For many, the holidays aren’t the “most wonderful time of the year.” Learn how telehealth and collaborative care can help patients with the “holiday blues.”
Will listing drug prices rein in costs? Is meditation harmful? How does President Trump plan to combat surprise billing? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown!
Are vitamin supplements as effective as a healthy diet? How do Medicare Advantage updates encourage telehealth? Does screen time alter adolescents’ mental health? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown!
In my life as in my research, I’ve found that our strengths as doctors — when unchecked — can lead to burnout. Find out how values like excellence and compassion, two virtues of our profession, can cause us to feel exhausted, disenchanted, and burnt out.
How does outdoor activity in childhood affect adult mental health? Why has burnout declined? Who is buying GE’s biopharma business — and for how much? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown!
What healthcare topics did President Trump discuss in his State of the Union? How can scribes reduce costs and improve quality? What does a new study tell us about gut health and mental illness? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!