Washington Telepsychiatry Service Providers
Telepsychiatry partnerships that improve access to exceptional psychiatric care in Washington.
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If you’re interested in learning more about telepsychiatry and how you or your treatment facility can be a part of the solution in closing Washington’s gaps in care, we encourage you to contact one of our experts today.
To learn more about the services we provide in Washington and how an innovaTel partnership can benefit your facility, contact us at info@innovaTel.com.
If you are looking for a career in telepsychiatry, check out our careers page.
Bridging the Gap in Washington with Telepsychiatry
The state of Washington, just like many other states across the country, is experiencing a shortage of mental health clinicians. While action has been taken to incentivize entering the behavioral health field, this, unfortunately, is not enough to meet patient demand. This is why the facilities have adopted the use of telepsychiatry to bridge gaps in care.
Telepsychiatry is the process of providing mental health care remotely through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology. Treatment via telepsychiatry can involve a range of services such as psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication management, and consultation services just to name a few.
Telepsychiatry is equivalent to in-person care in diagnostic accuracy, effectiveness, quality of care and patient satisfaction and is used in a variety of settings; making it a viable solution for your Washington mental health care facility.
Mental Health Statistics for Washington
According to Mental Health America, the state of Washington ranks 30 overall for the prevalence of mental illness. Mental Health America uses a scale of 15 measures to rank the states for the general prevalence of mental health conditions and access to care. The state of Washington’s ranking of 30 indicates a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care.
To put this ranking in perspective, according to data collected by the American Academy of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry, in Washington there are only 10 CAPs (child and adolescent psychiatric services) per 100,000 children below the age of 18. With such discrepancy between the number of individuals that are in need of care versus the number of services/clinicians available, wait times will be higher and many will go without treatment.
Washington 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.
State Eligibility for Medicaid in Washington
Similarly to each state having its own regulations and laws, the Medicaid eligibility parameters also differ. To learn more about Washington Medicaid Reimbursement in regard to telehealth, visit the Center for Connected Health Policy.
The Benefits of Telepsychiatry Services in Washington
The use of telepsychiatry has been proven effective in closing gaps in care. While there are numerous benefits to this modality of care, location, and collaboration are two benefits that particularly benefit the state of Washington. Learn more about telemedicine by visiting the American Telemedicine Association.
Free of Location Barriers
In a state like Washington with such a shortage of mental health care clinicians, breaking down the barrier of location can make a significant impact on the gap in care. The ability to practice psychiatry from anywhere is a major reason we have been able to increase the reach of specialized and experienced psychiatrists that may otherwise be out of reach for many rural communities in Washington.
Collaboration & Integrated Care
Many patients in primary care require further care or treatment for mental health conditions but may not have easy access to a psychiatrist. When we partner with primary care facilities, physicians and psychiatrists are able to work collaboratively to create a comprehensive treatment plan for patients that need further expertise to address their symptoms. This collaboration through integrated care is particularly helpful for patients in Washington on managed Medicaid plans that require telemedicine services to be coordinated by their primary care physician.
Implementing Telepsychiatry in Washington
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 understand the challenges that Washington clinics face, which is why we take the time necessary to provide onboarding and continued support throughout the duration of your contract.
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- AACAP. “Workforce Maps by State.” American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Advocacy/Federal_and_State_Initiatives/Workforce_Maps/Home.aspx. Accessed 31 Jan. 2020.
- “Telepsychiatry & Primary Care Workflow | InnovaTel.” InnovaTel Telepsychiatry, 27 Jan 2020, https://innovatel.com/telepsychiatry-primary-care-workflow/.
