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Check back each month for blog posts from innovaTel Telepsychiatry pertaining to mental health, telepsychiatry, regulations, and company updates.

So You Have a Psychiatrist Job Post Open: Now What?
When a company is in need of workforce development, the most obvious route to meeting those needs is by adding a new team member. Traditional

Our Relationships are True Partnerships
The meaning of the word “partner” is one we take to heart at innovaTel because, by definition, we truly connect with and share in the

Seeking Innovation: Be Part of Our “Shark Tank” at NatCon21
Like the old saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Change creates new needs and those needs inspire creativity. The past year is a

Telepsychiatry Staffing Services: You Have The Need. We Have The Staff.
The demand for behavioral health care, right now, is great. That comes as no surprise to leaders of behavioral health care organizations who have spent

Spotlight: Jordana Bernard – Chief Compliance Officer
Healthcare is an ever-changing landscape, and 2020 proved that beyond measure. Policy changes, technology advancements and patient needs dominate a clinical leader’s attention, which could

Reflecting on 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021
At innovaTel, we understand that 2020 was a challenging year for all and we know that all organizations had to pivot quickly to keep patients

5 Questions to Ask a Telepsychiatry Provider Before Partnering with Them
The use of telepsychiatry has increased dramatically over the past 10 months and has solidified its place in the future of mental health treatment. Organizations

Behavioral Health Staffing Issues & How Telepsychiatry Can Help
The shortage of behavioral health clinicians has been a continuous and escalating issue in the United States for decades. The lack of access to psychiatric

How Regulatory Changes Expand Opportunities for Care
The growing demand for behavioral health care services, and need for telepsychiatry services, has been well documented, both anecdotally and statistically, over the past year.

Past, Present and Future: Enhancing Care and Revenue with Telepsychiatry
The rapid adoption of telehealth during 2020 has allowed patients and providers to stay connected during challenging times. And while telehealth is new for many,

Why Continuing Psychiatric Care During a Pandemic is so Important
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of our lives, from the way we work or go to school, the way we socialize, and the

The Future of Mental Health Care: A Hybrid of In-Person and Telehealth Appointments
There is a lot of talk in the industry about the future of care delivery and the importance of telehealth. It’s clear that telehealth has

Why Establishing a Long-Term Solution for Virtual Care is so Important
With COVID-19 cases on the rise again throughout the United States, telepsychiatry is a great option for continuing care while reducing the risk of infection

Riding the Second Wave: Survival or Strategy?
Written by Dr. Mia McNeil, Director of Clinical Nurse Practitioner Services at innovaTel Telepsychiatry As with many of my colleagues and friends, there is a

Eliminate Telepsychiatry Barriers for Your Patients
Over the past several months the use of telepsychiatry has increased drastically due to the outbreak of Covid-19. With so many clinicians and patients shifting

Quality of Care in Telepsychiatry
Does Telepsychiatry Offer the Same Quality of Care as In-Person Care? When a mental health care facility is first considering the implementation of a telepsychiatry

5 Telepsychiatry Tips You Need to Know
With so many more clinicians using telepsychiatry as a result of COVID-19, we thought we would share some of our top provider-to-provider telepsychiatry tips for

The Future of Telepsychiatry
As a telehealth provider, we have been able to witness the rapid adoption of telehealth during the challenging times presented by COVID-19; and it has

Telepsychiatry and Patient Outcomes
When a mental health care facility is first considering the implementation of a telepsychiatry program, many are concerned whether telepsychiatry patient outcomes are equal to

Telepsychiatry as a Solution for CCBHCs
After Congress passed The Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Act in 2018, this made clinics across the country eligible to apply for CCBHC Expansion

How Telepsychiatry Can Decrease Clinician Turnover
In the medical field, clinician turnover can take its toll on organizations, patients, and the clinicians themselves. Clinician turnover can be especially difficult in the

Telepsychiatry-Sheltered in Place or Mobilized for Change?
Written by Dr. Mia McNeil, Director of Clinical Nurse Practitioner Services The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our healthcare infrastructure in many ways. It also challenged

5 Ways Telepsychiatry Can Improve Your Business
Beyond increasing access to care in your community, adding a telepsychiatry program to your facility can also have a positive effect on the business side

How to Implement Telepsychiatry and be Successful
The benefits of telepsychiatry have been widely discussed, and with reputable organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association deeming it a comprehensive and effective solution

Work from Home Opportunities for Mental Health Clinicians
With the rising demand for behavioral health services, especially in the current climate where social distancing is a daily requirement; getting patients seen in a

Ask The Experts with Terica Toliver, innovaTel’s Director of Teletherapy
Historically, tele-behavioral health implementations require thoughtful planning to develop protocols and robust provider training to ensure successful implementations. Due to COVID-19, organizations are rolling out
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