SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Missouri faces a severe shortage of behavioral health services, with only 200 psychiatrists available for 6 million residents. To address this, they implemented a telepsychiatry program with Iris Telehealth, significantly increasing patient access and reducing emergency department wait times by 50%. The program emphasizes integrated care and strong patient support services.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
