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Innovative Approaches to Mental Health in Primary Care
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In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, discuss the vital role of primary care providers in mental health with guest Dr. Cynthia Horner, Chief Medical Officer of Amwell. Christopher opens the conversation by highlighting the importance of primary care physicians as the gatekeepers of our healthcare system, emphasizing their crucial role in the early detection and treatment of mental health issues.
Dr. Horner discusses the broad spectrum of mental health and the essential role primary care providers play in addressing mental health concerns within their practice. She explains how the integration of behavioral health into primary care settings can lead to better patient outcomes and more comprehensive care. The episode explores the challenges faced by primary care providers, such as time constraints and the current healthcare reimbursement models, and offers insights into potential solutions, including digital tools and hybrid care models.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of building trust between patients and providers and the need for accessible mental health care. Dr. Horner shares innovative approaches from Amwell that enhance patient-provider interactions through digital care, making mental health support more accessible and efficient. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of primary care and mental health, and the future of integrated healthcare solutions.
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Manage episode 433094991 series 2828649
In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig, CEO and co-founder of Freedom Healthworks, discuss the vital role of primary care providers in mental health with guest Dr. Cynthia Horner, Chief Medical Officer of Amwell. Christopher opens the conversation by highlighting the importance of primary care physicians as the gatekeepers of our healthcare system, emphasizing their crucial role in the early detection and treatment of mental health issues.
Dr. Horner discusses the broad spectrum of mental health and the essential role primary care providers play in addressing mental health concerns within their practice. She explains how the integration of behavioral health into primary care settings can lead to better patient outcomes and more comprehensive care. The episode explores the challenges faced by primary care providers, such as time constraints and the current healthcare reimbursement models, and offers insights into potential solutions, including digital tools and hybrid care models.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of building trust between patients and providers and the need for accessible mental health care. Dr. Horner shares innovative approaches from Amwell that enhance patient-provider interactions through digital care, making mental health support more accessible and efficient. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of primary care and mental health, and the future of integrated healthcare solutions.
More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc
Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/episodes/
More on Dr. Cynthia Horner & Amwell
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