Psychiatric Medication Management: Primary Care’s Missing Link
Psychiatric Medication Management: Primary Care’s Missing Link Medication continuity is now a key responsibility of primary care, not just a concern for specialists. When psychiatric treatment depends on disconnected referrals and irregular follow-up, clinical leaders face avoidable uncertainty around ownership, monitoring, and escalation procedures. In 2024, 19.3% of U.S. adults took prescription medication for their […]
Telehealth for Substance Use Disorder Care
Substance use care cannot succeed when patients lose continuity of care between referral, treatment initiation, and follow-up. For healthcare leaders, that continuity gap creates clinical risk and operational strain across primary care, behavioral health, and community partnerships. The treatment gap remains substantial. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that only 12.1% of […]
Bridging Rural Behavioral Health Gaps through Medicare Telehealth Policy
Rural behavioral health access remains constrained by distance, even when demand is visible to local care teams. A 2025 University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center brief found that 40.76% of small or isolated rural ZIP Code Tabulation Areas were more than 30 minutes from any mental health facility, compared with 9.4% of urban […]
Turning Medicare Telehealth Policy Into Rural Behavioral Health Access
Rural behavioral health access remains constrained by distance, even when demand is visible to local care teams. A 2025 University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center brief found that 40.76% of small or isolated rural ZIP Code Tabulation Areas were more than 30 minutes from any mental health facility, compared with 9.4% of urban […]
The Hidden Cost of Psychiatrist Shortages for Healthcare Clinics
Healthcare clinics all around the US have noticed a high demand for behavioral health services while operating with limited psychiatric resources available to support timely and adequate care. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the demand for psychiatric services is projected to increase by 3% by 2030. However, the supply of psychiatrists is expected to […]
Why FQHCs Are Turning to Telepsychiatry in 2026
Scalable, accessible, and sustainable behavioral health solutions for the communities that need them most. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are the backbone of community health. They provide high-quality, affordable care to millions of patients—many of whom face behavioral health challenges alongside complex medical needs. Yet, demand for mental health services continues to outpace the supply […]
How Telepsychiatry for FQHCs Expands PTSD Care and Behavioral Health Access
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community health centers are experiencing increasing demand for behavioral health services nationwide. Among these services, PTSD (Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder) is one of the hardest conditions to manage. For healthcare leaders, expanding access to care is not simply a clinical challenge; it also involves having enough staff, organizing workflows, and making sure […]
Navigating Stress: A Guide to Coping Strategies During Stress
April marks Stress Awareness Month, an important occasion to examine the effects of stress on our bodies and learn effective coping strategies. Since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has aimed to raise awareness of the causes and treatments for the stress epidemic affecting our modern society. This month provides a valuable opportunity for open conversations on […]
Mental Health Awareness: A Personal Perspective
Mental Health Awareness Month is a yearly event that has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1949. The initiative was started by Mental Health America, formerly known as the National Association for Mental Health. As someone who personally struggles with mental health, I find this month significant, as it allows us to focus more on […]
September Telehealth/Suicide Prevention Resources
A few important dates to remember: All of September – National Recovery Month, Suicide Prevention Month September 10th – The start of National Suicide Prevention Week September 17th – The start of Telehealth Awareness Week Below are the most updated events and resources from the American Telehealth Association and the Conversations on Health Care Radio […]