Roughly 1 in 5 people will have a behavioral health need in a given year, and COVID-19 has only caused those numbers to increase. In early 2021, the number of US adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder was four times higher than before the pandemic. Yet, the “underserved” population of people keeps growing […]
[2 MIN READ] In this article: The Digital Innovation Group (DIG) at Providence identifies ways to develop healthcare technology that improves access and equity for the communities we serve. Surgical Concierge is a pilot program that uses telehealth services and digital solutions to engage and guide patients throughout their surgical journey. The Providence DIG team […]
Before the pandemic, the statistics around the nation’s mental health were jarring. On any given day, about 20% of the adult U.S. population were experiencing some degree of mental health or substance abuse related concern. However, with the prolonged uncertainty, financial stress, and isolation related to the pandemic, those numbers became exponentially more worrisome: now […]
Behavioral health is a difficult component of a patient’s condition to convey, and get suitable care for – particularly for underserved communities. Per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 1 in 5 people will have a behavioral health need in a given year, and those numbers are exacerbated in black and brown […]
In any one week, a typical consumer today might get a Facebook ad for AbleTo, see a TV ad for TalkSpace, receive a subscription to Headspace as a perk, and get emails about Lyra as an offering through work. Behavioral health technology is out in full force, and for good reason. Roughly 1 in 5 […]
Key takeaways: The Digital Innovation Group at Providence uses advances in technology to solve healthcare challenges. Project spotlights highlight innovations that are changing how care is delivered and accessed. Providence is working to transform the patient care journey with technology that makes primary care, surgical appointments and mental healthcare easier. [3 MIN READ] Increasing access […]