Kansas Telepsychiatry Service Providers
Telepsychiatry partnerships that improve access to exceptional psychiatric care in Kansas.
Implementing Telepsychiatry in Kansas
We want your facility to feel confident in establishing a successful telepsychiatry program, which is why we offer a comprehensive onboarding and implementation process to all of our partners. Our telepsychiatry experts have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that Kansas clinics face, and throughout the duration of your contract, our team is dedicated to providing you continued support.
Establishing a new telepsychiatry program can be challenging—which is why many facilities partner with innovaTel. We will handle recruitment for you and ensure the top-notch, highly qualified clinicians you hire become an active part of your care team.
Connecting Kansas Health Organizations with Exceptional Telepsychiatry Providers
The state of Kansas is experiencing an extreme shortage of mental health clinicians. To meet patient demand and bridge gaps in care, many facilities have adopted the use of telepsychiatry.
Telepsychiatry is a care model in which clinicians provide mental health care remotely through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology. Treatment via telepsychiatry can include a range of services, such as psychiatric evaluations, medication management, consultation services, and counseling services. Patients can access care remotely from licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and clinical social workers in a variety of settings, and health care facilities benefit from the opportunity to offer expanded access to psychiatric services to the patients they serve.
Telepsychiatry is equivalent to in-person care in diagnostic accuracy, effectiveness, quality of care, and patient satisfaction, making it a viable solution for your Kansas mental health care facility.
Kansas Mental Health Statistics
According to Mental Health America, which compares access to care and the prevalence of mental illness among all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 15 adult and youth measures, Kansas ranks last (51st). This score indicates that Kansas has the highest rates of mental illness and the lowest rates of care access in the United States.
Additionally, data from the American Academy of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry reveals that there are only 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists (CAPs) per 100,000 children below the age of 18 in Kansas—only 69 CAPs are available to serve the state’s 711,000+ children.
The discrepancy between the number of individuals seeking mental and behavioral health care and the number of services and clinicians available in Kansas is staggering, leading to higher wait times for patients. Unfortunately, due to wait times and availability, many patients will go without treatment.
Kansas Telepsychiatry Reimbursement and State Regulations
Each state has its own laws and regulations when it comes to the use of telemedicine. Understanding the finer points of these laws and regulations can be difficult which is why a partner like innovaTel is key when implementing a successful telepsychiatry program.
The Benefits of Telepsychiatry Services in Kansas
Telemedicine, including telepsychiatry, has been proven to be an effective method of closing gaps in health care. While there are numerous benefits to this modality of care, there are several advantages that particularly benefit patients and clinics in the state of Kansas.
Eliminate Location Barriers
With the shortage of qualified mental health care clinicians in Kansas, breaking down the location barrier can help bridge the care gap significantly.
Telepsychiatry services are offered remotely, and clinicians can provide care from anywhere they are licensed—even outside the state of Kansas—so the services you can offer patients are no longer limited by geography. The ability to practice psychiatry from anywhere is an opportunity to increase the accessibility of psychiatric care that may otherwise be out of reach for many rural communities in Kansas.
Expand Access to Specialized Services
Specialized psychiatric clinicians are in scarce supply in Kansas. Combined with the state’s rural and often isolated communities, it is more difficult than ever for patients and clinics to access specialized care.
Telepsychiatry programs allow you to offer specialized behavioral and mental health services to patients so they can be treated quickly and effectively. Through a telepsychiatry program, you can connect your patients with psychiatrists and other qualified clinicians with sub-specialty training. With this expanded access, your patients will no longer have to wait months or travel long distances to find specialized care.
Support Collaboration & Integrated Care
Many primary care patients require further treatment for mental or behavioral health conditions but may not have easy access to a licensed psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. When we partner with primary care facilities, physicians are able to work collaboratively with experienced psychiatrists to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients who require additional expertise to address their symptoms. This collaboration through integrated care is particularly helpful for clinics and doctors in Kansas who want to benefit from the expertise of highly qualified, specialized psychiatrists.
State Eligibility for Medicaid in Kansas
Medicaid eligibility parameters vary by state. To learn more about Kansas Medicaid reimbursement in regard to telehealth and telepsychiatry services, visit the Center for Connected Health Policy.
Implementing of Telepsychiatry in Kansas
We want your facility to feel confident in establishing a successful telepsychiatry program, which is why we offer a comprehensive onboarding and implementation process to all of our partners. Our telepsychiatry experts have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that Kansas clinics face, and throughout the duration of your contract, our team is dedicated to providing you continued support.
Establishing a new telepsychiatry program can be challenging—which is why many facilities partner with innovaTel. We will handle recruitment for you and ensure the top-notch, highly qualified clinicians you hire become an active part of your care team.
