There needs to be better communication, a focus on clinically appropriate care and more empathy when it comes to treating the mental health of the incarcerated population, executives said during a recent panel discussion.
Engaging parents in their kids' mental health treatment can improve health outcomes. With digital health, it's easier to do this, according to one mental health executive.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Many digital health startups aren't built with Medicaid members in mind. That's why Health Net created a request for information process to help the insurer determine which startups are the best fit for its Medicaid population, according to Dr. Pooja Mittal, vice president and chief health equity officer at Health Net.
There are several ways to know if a digital mental health solution is working, including whether it has proven clinical outcomes or if it's improving access to care, executives said during a panel discussion.