As telehealth continues to grow in popularity, state governments are taking notice. South Carolina is one of many states that has expanded state telehealth laws over the past three years, allowing doctor-patient relationships to be established virtually…
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MeMD Discusses Telebehavioral Health and the Bottom Line with BenefitsPro
In this article for BenefitsPro, a leading publication for benefits professionals nationwide, we break down the business case for telebehavioral health, explaining the financial impact of mental health issues in the workplace, treatment options, and the advantages of virtual care.
Read more >Telehealth and Self-Insurance: A Match Made in Heaven
With the ongoing rise in health insurance costs – not to mention the uncertainty about America’s healthcare industry – many companies are shifting to self-insurance. A self-funded health plan can save considerable money each year, especially for businesses that provide access to cost-effective options like telehealth.
Read more >Escaping the Sea of Sameness: How to Identify Teletherapy Options That Really Work
While more businesses are realizing the value of teletherapy, they are unsure how to differentiate among the many offerings that seem the same on the surface. Thinking outside the cost implications, there are three main areas to consider when evaluating benefits partners that provide teletherapy services…
Read more >Symptom vs. Cause: The Importance of Root Cause Analysis in Behavioral Health
Americans are self-medicating or depending heavily on prescribed drugs in order to feel better. But treating the symptoms instead of dealing with underlying mental and emotional issues is making matters worse…
Read more >How to Choose a Telehealth Partner that Fits Your Business Model, Meets Employee Needs
With so many telehealth vendors to choose from, how do you select the one that’s best for your business and employee benefits package? By considering these seven key factors when vetting a telehealth partner…
Read more >Why Employers are Incorporating Telebehavioral Health into Broader Benefits Packages
As the nationwide focus on mental health continues to grow, businesses are taking notice and incorporating telebehavioral health solutions into their existing health benefits packages. While telehealth provides important benefits to employees, the service is advantageous for businesses for a number of reasons…
Read more >The Role of Telehealth in Fighting Opioid Abuse
Nationwide, leaders and organizations are leading the fight against opioid abuse. Their efforts to curtail opioid over-prescription are already showing promise, including using on-going therapy to treat the underlying causes of drug abuse…
Read more >Phoenix Business Journal Features MeMD Telebehavioral Health Service
The Phoenix Business Journal recently featured MeMD’s new telebehavioral health service, noting its innovative approach to increasing access to much-needed mental health services.
Read more >Glenn Dean Discusses Innovations in Telebehavioral Health with In Business Magazine
MeMD’s President and CFO, Glenn Dean, joined other healthcare experts to discuss notable advances in healthcare for In Business Magazine’s April issue.
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