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Leveraging Gamification and AI: The Future of Mental Health Care

Leveraging Gamification and AI: The Future of Mental Health Care     Mental health issues encompass a range of conditions affecting an individual’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. From depression and anxiety to more severe conditions like schizophrenia, these challenges have historically been addressed through various therapeutic modalities. In recent years, technology has begun to play …

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Overcoming Barriers to EHR Adoption in Behavioral Health

Overcoming Barriers to EHR Adoption in Behavioral Health     Behavioral health providers were excluded from the 2009 HITECH Act, which contributed to significant disparities in electronic health records (EHR) adoption between behavioral and physical health providers. According to a recent federal estimate, only 49% of psychiatric hospitals have certified EHRs vs. 96% of general and …

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FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance

FDA Updates Breakthrough Devices Program Guidance     The FDA has issued an update to the final guidance: Breakthrough Devices Program. The updates are intended to clarify how the Breakthrough Devices Program applies to certain innovative medical devices that may address health inequities, as well as devices that may offer a non-addictive option to treat pain or …

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