Daybreak Health — a startup that partners with school districts to provide children with virtual mental health services — recently closed a $13 million Series B funding round. The company has partnered with more than 60 public school districts since it began providing care in 2019.
Figuring out what’s wrong means putting together all the pieces of the puzzle—the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs and preferences of the person being cared for, and the caregiver.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The latest generation of health and wellness offerings enables employers to provide tailored solutions to their workforce. These apps and programs often leverage big data analytics and the human touch to both identify and connect with employees.
Some 90% of nursing associations told the International Council of Nurses they’re concerned heavy workloads, insufficient resources, and pandemic-related burnout are all driving an increasing number of nurses to leave the profession or consider leaving when the pandemic is over.
Kaiser Permanente reported a net income of $7.4 billion in 2019, nearly triple what the company made in 2018 and significantly higher than its past surpluses. The nonprofit health plan chalked up the sharp increase to a strong investment market.
Whites were still the only racial group in which a majority of people with severe psychological distress get treatment. They were also the only group whose access to mental health services grew by a statistically significant amount since the ACA was passed.
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.
Six months into the Affordable Care Act, local mental-health and substance-abuse professionals have yet to see an uptick in clients using their new benefits. The seeming lack of interest has been disappointing for caregivers, but is not completely unexpected. “It’s very early,” said Patricia Kleven, director of outpatient mental health services at the Belmont Center […]