As telehealth benefits for minor injuries or illnesses continue to become a staple of strong company benefits packages, there’s one other area of care that deserves to go digital: mental health services.
Obstacles to Mental Health CareTelemedicine is a natural fit for the challenges of addressing mental health. Consider everything an employee needs to do to receive care for a mental health issue, something roughly 1 in 5 adults struggles with each year:
How Telemedicine Services Can HelpEnter telemedicine, a confidential and convenient route to care. Already, about 58% of major hospitals in the U.S. have already brought in virtual health to support mental health services. But it’s not only embraced by brick-and-mortar health systems: Telehealth companies like LiveHealth Online, part of the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield network, also offer video-based mental health care that costs about as much as a regular copay for some policyholders. There are many reasons why these emerging digital solutions can be so attractive for employees in need of mental health support:
Is Telehealth Right for Everybody? These benefits make a compelling case for offering telemedicine, but keep in mind that some employees may still prefer seeing a professional in person. That’s why it’s important to enhance, rather than replace, mental health benefits with telemedicine solutions. The goal should be to break down barriers wherever they appear so that employees can get the care they need. With so many U.S. workers struggling in silence, it’s important to give them opportunities to speak to someone who can help. Whether they do so over a phone or in person — or maybe both — is up to them. They just need to know that someone, somewhere, is there to listen. Stay up to date on the latest health care regulations and trends for your small business health insurance plans.
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3/10/2019 02:55:53 am
Great Post!! These benefits make a compelling case for offering telemedicine, but keep in mind that some employees may still prefer seeing a professional in person.
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16/10/2019 11:08:55 pm
It can be a complex and burdensome process, making it so hard for people to get the help they need that some of just give up on treatment altogether.
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