Telebehavioral Health Plays a Critical Role in Providing Access to Underserved Patients
In a recent Health Evolution article, Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, Senior Vice President and Associate Medical Director of Scheduled Care and AtHome Care at Array, discusses how telehealth increases access to behavioral health care, particularly for underserved communities and populations. Despite its many benefits, she acknowledges that challenges still exist, especially when it comes to payment parity, prescribing of controlled substances, and the digital divide.
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