Barry Dennis, RN, MBA, is the Senior Clinical Strategist at ABOUT (ABOUT Healthcare, Inc.), leading provider of access and orchestration solutions that empower health systems to operate as one connected network of care. Barry spent 35+ years working for hospitals and health systems prior to joining ABOUT where he uses his clinical and executive nursing and hospital leadership skills to drive change with clients to ensure their care delivery models are meeting the needs of every patient they serve.
Patients with behavioral and mental health conditions boarding in the ED is far from a new challenge facing the healthcare system. While no digital health solution alone can alleviate the shortage of available mental and behavioral health facilities and professionals, it can certainly help load balance across the various organizations.