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  • States crack down on AI for behavioral health care

    Earlier this month, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation banning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health or therapeutic decision-making without oversight by licensed clinicians. The action makes Illinois one of many states cracking down on the rampant use of AI in behavioral health care and patient communications. Now more than 250 bills…

  • Talkspace Launches New Mental Health Portal for Employers

    Talkspace Launches New Mental Health Portal for Employers Talkspace’s new product, Talkspace Engage, aims to help employers promote their mental health benefits to their employees. It allows employers to easily share mental health resources and virtual classes led by Talkspace clinicians. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds Talkspace’s new product, Talkspace Engage,…

  • Health Transformation Alliance Teams up With Cognoa for Autism Diagnostic Device

    Health Transformation Alliance Teams up With Cognoa for Autism Diagnostic Device Cognoa’s Canvas Dx product is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration and assists healthcare providers in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder for children ages 18 months through 72 months. Members of Health Transformation Alliance can now add Canvas Dx to their benefit plans. Information…

  • Report: Primary Care Physicians Are Addressing Mental Health Concerns More Frequently

    Report: Primary Care Physicians Are Addressing Mental Health Concerns More Frequently The Health Affairs study found that in 2006, 10.7% of primary care visits addressed mental health concerns, compared 15.9% by 2016 and 2018, representing a 50% increase. Information Courtesy By: Marissa Plescia, #HealthcareNews #Healthcare | Feeds The Health Affairs study found that in 2006,…

  • ReKlame Health Expands Its Culturally Competent Behavioral Healthcare Model to 2 More States

    ReKlame Health Expands Its Culturally Competent Behavioral Healthcare Model to 2 More States ReKlame Health launched in 2020 to provide affordable, culturally competent behavioral healthcare to Black and Brown communities in New York. On Monday, the startup announced it is now serving patients in two additional states — New Jersey and Florida. Information Courtesy By:…

  • Unmind Acquires Frankie Health, Launches New Workplace Mental Health Product

    Unmind Acquires Frankie Health, Launches New Workplace Mental Health Product London-based Unmind offers a measurement tool that allows employees to gain insights into their own mental health. Its content library also provides access to exercises and self-guided courses. Dublin-based Frankie Health, meanwhile, connects employees to a global network of mental health practitioners. The combined organization’s…

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