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NHCC Sessions Insights and Takeaways 2023 – Navigating the Future of Healthcare

We had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Nashville Health Care Council Sessions conference that took place at the Country Music Hall of Fame, September 18-19, 2023. The speakers who participated in the conference represented some of the top leaders and best minds in healthcare as they discussed the leading trends, challenges, and opportunities for...

From Survival to Success: How Telepsychiatry Can Be a Game-Changer for Behavioral Health Hospitals

Behavioral health hospitals play a crucial role in providing specialized care for individuals with mental health disorders. However, these hospitals are facing significant challenges, particularly in terms of staffing psychiatric care professionals. The shortage of qualified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners has led to financial strains and, in some cases, the closure of behavioral health...

Enhancing Patient Care: Consultation-Liaison Telepsychiatry in Acute Care Settings

In medically complex situations, providing comprehensive and integrated psychiatric care to patients is paramount. This includes addressing both physical health as well as the complex interplay between mental and physical well-being. Within hospital settings, medical surgical units and intensive care units (ICUs) often witness patients facing significant physical and emotional challenges. This is where the...

 SOC Telemed Expands Behavioral Health Offering with Acquisition of Forefront Telecare  

 September 1, 2022 (Dallas, TX) — SOC Telemed, the largest national provider of specialty acute care telemedicine, announced its acquisition of Forefront Telecare, a leading virtual behavioral health company serving vulnerable adults nationwide across the care continuum. The acquisition significantly expands SOC Telemed’s existing behavioral health offering, provider network, and clinical capabilities. Following the acquisition...

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