Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Care

Aetna has expanded their longstanding relationship with Inpathy, an online behavioral health service, to bring care to Aetna members in Illinois, Texas and Florida. This relationship ensures members in need of behavioral and mental health treatment have access to timely, quality care. Mount Lauren, NJ – Aetna, a CVS Health… read more

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ and CHICAGO, IL – Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite joins InSight + Regroup’s leadership team as Senior Vice President and Medical Director for Scheduled Services and Inpathy.  Dr. Christian-Brathwaite has extensive clinical experience treating children, adolescents, adults and families, especially those from diverse backgrounds, and has worked in multiple psychiatric settings including outpatient, inpatient, partial day programs, community-based… read more

Eugenia Center of Chehalis, Washington, has partnered with InSight + Regroup, a national telepsychiatry service provider organization, to offer telepsychiatry services to children, adolescents and adults in their community seeking mental health care and treatment. Chehalis, WA – Eugenia Center, which provides substance use disorder and behavioral health services for… read more

Behavioral health care is needed now more than ever.  Due to the shortage of psychiatrists across the US, many individuals seek mental health care from their primary care providers, many of whom lack the capacity to diagnose, treat and manage mental health conditions due to brief appointment times, inadequate reimbursement… read more

Franklin County Medical Center of Preston, Idaho, has partnered with InSight + Regroup, a national telepsychiatry service provider organization, to bring telepsychiatry services to individuals in their community seeking psychiatric care and treatment.  Preston, ID – Franklin County Medical Center (FCMC) and InSight + Regroup are pleased to announce a new partnership to increase… read more

Mount Laurel, NJ – InSight + Regroup continues to be a strong and vocal advocate for telehealth, particularly for keeping many of the temporary telehealth-friendly regulations that were rapidly put into place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, InSight + Regroup joined 340 national and regional organizations and healthcare stakeholders across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in signing… read more

Geoffrey Boyce, CEO of InSight + Regroup, the leading telepsychiatry service provider organization in the country, discusses the immediate and long-term mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the important role of telebehavioral health as a safe and effective way to meet the escalating need for care that will… read more

Chicago, IL – David Cohn, Founder and CEO of Regroup Telehealth, was recently named one of the National Peace Corps Association’s 40 Under 40. In honor of their 40th anniversary, the National Peace Corps Association (NPCA) recently recognized 40 changemakers from their community of volunteers, who have made extraordinary achievements… read more

Mount Laurel, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry has moved their headquarters from Marlton to Mount Laurel, NJ. With their recent growth, they are excited to have upgraded to a bigger office up the street. In addition to their recent organic growth, InSight also recently merged with Regroup Telehealth. Along with a… read more

JACKSONVILLE, FL – InSight Telepsychiatry was invited to present during Grand Rounds at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville on January 14, 2020 from 12-1pm for the Department of Psychiatry. Shelley Sellinger, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in adult services including anxiety and depression, sexual and gender issues, substance use… read more

Jacksonville, FL – Youth Crisis Center, Inc. (YCC), which provides short-term crisis care, mental health counseling, skills-based group training and transitional living services for children, teens, young adults and their families, and InSight Telepsychiatry are pleased to announce a new partnership to increase psychiatric coverage for individuals seeking mental health… read more

NORFOLK, VA – InSight Telepsychiatry was invited to present a grand rounds presentation at Eastern Virginia Medical School on December 11, 2019 from 12-1pm for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Shelley Sellinger, MD, a psychiatrist specializing in adult services including anxiety and depression, sexual and gender issues, substance… read more

PHILADELPHIA, PA / CHICAGO, IL, Dec. 10, 2019 – InSight Telepsychiatry and Regroup Telehealth have merged to become the largest and most comprehensive telepsychiatry service provider in the US. The merger between InSight and Regroup brings together a robust network of providers and an impressive group of clinical and executive… read more

Mount Laurel, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry, based in Mount Laurel, NJ, celebrates its 20th year of providing telepsychiatry services. Over the past two decades, InSight has maintained its reputation as a trusted and experienced industry thought leader and has played a leading role in helping to shape the field, define… read more

As InSight celebrates 20 years of providing telepsychiatry services, we look back at where the telemedicine industry has been and ahead in the direction of where the industry is going. In 1879, Punch magazine envisioned the future of medicine with an Edison-esque dream machine, the telephonoscope. The idea being images,… read more

For the past 20 years, InSight Telepsychiatry has led the growth of the telepsychiatry industry. Driven by our mission to transform access to health care through innovative applications of technology, InSight has provided telepsychiatry services to a multitude of settings and consumers across all populations.  Given our two decades of… read more

Hershey, PA – The Institute for Learning & Behavioral Sciences, which provides comprehensive psychoeducational, learning, cognitive and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults, and InSight Telepsychiatry are pleased to announce a new partnership to increase psychiatric coverage for individuals seeking mental health care in an outpatient setting.  This new… read more

Vancouver, WA – The Sea Mar Behavioral Health Clinic in Vancouver, part of the Sea Mar Community Health Centers network, recently expanded its outpatient telepsychiatry program to increase access to psychiatric appointments for people in the Vancouver community seeking mental health treatment.  Prior to the expansion, telepsychiatry services at the… read more

James Varrell, MD, Chief Medical Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, was invited to present as part of a telepsychiatry workshop during the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s (AACAP) 66th Annual Meeting held in Chicago, IL from October 14-19. Dr. Varrell is a board certified psychiatrist with a specialty in… read more

Today, Senators Schatz (D-HI), Wicker (R-MS), Cardin (D-MD), Thune (R-SD), Warner (D-VA) and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2019. The CONNECT Act would expand the use of telehealth services with Medicare. This will be the third attempt… read more

How often do you hear or see, “If you are in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255 or if it is a true emergency call 911,” on the news or in the media? If you were in a crisis, would you remember that number? As you may… read more

MARLTON, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry continues to advocate strongly for telemedicine-friendly changes to the Ryan Haight Act and recently joined 18 other healthcare organizations in supporting a letter penned by the ATA to the DEA. This letter outlines specific recommendations and concerns regarding the development of the upcoming special registration… read more

Originally Published in Telemedicine Magazine  By: Olivia Boyce and Christopher Adams Hospitals throughout the nation are plagued with psychiatric patients boarding in their emergency departments (EDs). The wait times for psychiatric patients to see a psychiatrist for that evaluation can take hours or even days. A report of 300 ED… read more

Originally published on The Daily Item.  By: Joe Sylvester LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital patients who needed a psychiatric consultation in the past sometimes had to wait two or three days to talk to a psychiatrist. Since February, the wait has been an average of 90 minutes but no longer than 4… read more

Geoffrey Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, spoke at the 11th Annual mHealth and Telehealth World Summit put on by World Congress on Thursday, August 1. He co-presented alongside Lan Chi “Krysti” Vo, MD, the Medical Director of Telehealth, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia…. read more

MARLTON, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry has named Michael Trumbo to its Chief Information Officer position. Trumbo has extensive experience designing and implementing strategic technical solutions to support the needs and growth initiatives for progressive organizations in the healthcare sector.  He brings considerable expertise in developing technological infrastructure needed to support… read more

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center of Libby, Montana, has partnered with InSight, a national telepsychiatry service provider organization, to bring telepsychiatry services to their emergency department.  This innovative new program will ensure individuals in Lincoln County in need of psychiatric treatment will have access to timely, quality care. Libby, MT –… read more

Michigan, the Great Lakes State and birthplace of the US automotive industry.  When people think of Michigan they think of its mitten shape, beautiful freshwater shorelines, outdoor recreation, Motown Records, college football rivalries and the Mackinac Bridge connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. What people don’t think of is the… read more

Boston, MA – Geoffrey Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, will be speaking at the 11th Annual mHealth and Telehealth World Summit put on by World Congress on Thursday, August 1. He will be co-presenting alongside Krysti Vo, MD, the Medical Director of Telehealth, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services… read more

Orwigsburg, PA – Access Services has expanded its telepsychiatry program to include Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. Access Services currently utilizes telepsychiatry in a wide variety of settings including outpatient and mobile crisis. When they started offering services in Fort Washington, they realized that rural Orwigsburg did not have access to psychiatric prescribers…. read more

Charleston, WV – Saint Francis Hospital, part of Thomas Health, recently launched a new outpatient telepsychiatry program to increase access to psychiatric appointments for people in the Charleston community seeking mental health and substance use treatment.  The telepsychiatry program is launched in partnership with InSight, a national telepsychiatry service provider… read more

MARLTON, NJ – Paul Olson, Chief Financial Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, was recently named 2019 CFO of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal. This award is given to financial executives in the Greater Philadelphia area in recognition of their financial stewardship and contributions to their respective organizations and communities. … read more

Marlton, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry is joining the nationwide effort to increase awareness about the importance of mental health. This year, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are embracing the idea of “Mental Health Starts with Us.” In that spirit, InSight is providing resources, strategies and information to… read more

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Marlene McDermott, LMFT, Operations Manager of Inpathy, will be speaking at the pre-conference plenary on telehealth at the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NJ) Annual Conference on Sunday, April 28 from 10am-12pm. McDermott will be discussing key considerations for practicing telebehavioral… read more

McKees Rocks, PA – Sto-Rox Family Health Center is launching a new telepsychiatry program in March 2019. InSight Telepsychiatry will bring 16 hours a week of scheduled adult psychiatry services. Telepsychiatry is the delivery of psychiatry through real-time videoconferencing. It is proven to be an effective form of care delivery… read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Geoffrey Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, will be speaking at the Washington Psychiatric Society Presidential Symposium on Saturday, April 6 to a group of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals from the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. Boyce will be speaking about considerations for practicing… read more

MARLTON, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry has named telepsychiatry-industry leader Shawn Ball to its Chief Operating Officer position. Ball has served as the interim chief operating officer at InSight since August 2018. Ball has extensive experience within the telepsychiatry industry, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, change management and account management…. read more

Marlton, NJ, March 27, 2019: In response to The New York Office of Mental Health’s proposed regulations to define standards for appropriate telemental health in its New York codes and regulations, InSight Telepsychiatry has written to suggest changes to the language in order to improve access to behavioral healthcare. As… read more

NASHVILLE, TN – Geoffrey Boyce, Chief Executive Officer of InSight Telepsychiatry, is returning to this year’s National Council for Behavioral Health NatCon Conference as a panel presentation speaker. Boyce will be speaking on a panel titled, “Are We at a Telehealth Tipping Point?” which will take place on Monday, March… read more

Originally published on AP News Walmart workers can now see a doctor for only $4. The catch? It has to be a virtual visit. The retail giant recently rolled back the $40 price on telemedicine, becoming the latest big company to nudge employees toward a high-tech way to get diagnosed… read more

By Holli Stayton, psychiatric nurse practitioner for Inpathy, the direct-to-consumer division of InSight Telepsychiatry  A 13-year-old girl diagnosed with depression is responding well to anti-depressant medication prescribed three months ago. She’s involved in numerous extra-curricular after-school activities, and her parents both work full time. A busy family schedule makes it… read more

Marlton, NJ, January 9, 2019: InSight Telepsychiatry has written to support recommendations for the special registration process for telemedicine under Ryan Haight. The recommendations were recently created and shared by the American Telemedicine Association with several key members at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). With the creation of a special… read more

By Geoffrey Boyce, Originally published on American Journal of Managed Care  InSight Telepsychiatry is the leading national telepsychiatry service provider organization with a mission to transform access to quality behavioral health care through innovative applications of technology. InSight has 2 decades of experience with telepsychiatry, and serves hundreds of organizations… read more

Originally published on WSJPro By Laura Cooper Patients have become accustomed to doctor-on-demand services—and private-equity firms have taken notice. With companies such as Teladoc Inc., which provides access to doctors via videoconferencing and calls, becoming more commonplace, it is no surprise that the idea of on-demand behavioral health services is attracting investor… read more

MARLTON, NJ and GREENWICH, CT – Harbour Point Capital (Harbour Point) announced that they have led a growth recapitalization of InSight Telepsychiatry (InSight or the Company), the leading national telepsychiatry services provider organization.  The Company’s founders, including Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Varrell, and InSight CEO Geoffrey Boyce, have reinvested the… read more

Original article published on Healthcare IT News Inspira Health Network, a nonprofit, three-hospital health system serving communities across southern New Jersey, lacked psychiatric providers, resulting in delays in service. Consults have a 24-hour window, which led to bed, intervention and recommendation delays for medical patients. THE PROBLEM As a result,… read more

By Geoffrey Boyce, Originally published on Health IT Outcomes  The sleeping giant in healthcare has awakened in recent years. While patients always have been the epicenter of care delivery, they clearly understand the power of that position today and are readily embracing it. The age of consumerism has arrived, and… read more

PHILADELPHIA, PA – InSight Telepsychiatry, the leading national telepsychiatry provider organization, is excited to recognize their outstanding partners through their first ever partner awards: Telepsychiatry Program of the Year and the Partner Champion Award. These annual awards recognize programs and individuals who are advocates of telepsychiatry not only in their… read more

By Geoffrey Boyce. Originally published on Managed Healthcare Executive A concerning gap exists between veterans who need behavioral health services and those who actually receive them. Notably, a congressionally-mandated study found that nearly half of all post-9/11 veterans with mental health conditions remain untreated today. It’s one of many research-backed statistics that… read more

This piece was written by Holli Stayton, nurse practitioner for Inpathy, InSight’s direct-to-consumer division. Originally published on American Journal of Managed Care.  As summer draws to a close, parents naturally begin to consider back-to-school preparations such as well-checks with primary care providers and immunizations. As part of a holistic back-to-school wellness… read more

Seconds count when it comes to a suicidal patient and getting them to the care they need. EMS personnel often find themselves dealing with mental health patients. Because they do not have psychiatry expertise, EMS often has to transport these patients to the ER where they will sit until they… read more

Originally published on hasc.com  The Hospital Association of Southern California and the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California this week announce their endorsement of InSight Telepsychiatry and Vituity Telepsychiatry. As endorsed business partners, each is fully qualified to help member hospitals assist psychiatric patients in the ED and other care settings. The… read more

Written by Geoffrey Boyce. Originally published on American Journal of Managed Care The positive effect of telemedicine continues to expand as community stakeholders—both clinical and nonclinical—work to increase access and create efficiencies across a healthcare continuum plagued by provider shortages and fragmented care. Telepsychiatry sits at the forefront of these… read more

Lynchburg, VA – InSight Telepsychiatry was dubbed one of the best places to work for in 2018 by Lynchburg Business Magazine. The winners of the annual contest were announced this month by the magazine. The contest calls for employees of Lynchburg-based organizations to nominate their companies, and winners are selected… read more

Originally published on OPEN MINDS GETTYSBURG, Pa. (June 3, 2018) – InSight Telepsychiatry recently released a white paper, Creating A Telebehavioral Health Strategy, which is available for download free of charge – courtesy of InSight. This white paper is designed to assist organizations in the creation of a long-term strategy for telepsychiatry…. read more

Originally published on mHealth Intelligence  Sometimes a telehealth program’s best feature is its ability to start a conversation. At St. Joseph’s Villa in Richmond, Va., a simple virtual visit platform has turned an eight-bed crisis stabilization center into an indispensable resource for families of children aged 5-17 who are struggling with depression… read more

By: Geoffrey Boyce Originally posted on The Healthcare Guys The telemedicine revolution touches nearly every aspect of health care today. Notably, behavioral health was called out in a recent Forbes article as the sector within the industry experiencing the greatest impact. And hospital emergency departments (EDs) are taking note. In recent years,… read more

Vero Beach, FL – The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office has added an additional provider to their telepsychiatry program to increase access to psychiatric care for inmates at their jail in Vero Beach. InSight brings 12 hours a week of telepsychiatry services to Indian River’s inmates from a psychiatric nurse… read more

WASHINGTON, DC – InSight Telepsychiatry, the leading national telepsychiatry provider organization with a mission to increase access to behavioral health care, will be presenting at the 2018 National Council Conference held in Washington, DC from April 23 – 25, 2018. Select InSight representatives are presenting two workshop posters, as well as… read more

Written by Geoffrey Boyce. Originally published on American Journal of Managed Care There is good reason why telemedicine is rapidly reengineering the way communities think about care delivery today. At a time when payers and providers are grappling with how to efficiently and effectively make the leap to value-based care,… read more

Written by Nate Ortiz. Originally published in Lynchburg Business Magazine  Mental Illness can cause serious disruption in everyday life. In any given year, approximately one in 25 adults in the United States experiences a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities and… read more

Written by Shelley Sellinger, M.D. Originally posted on Becker’s Hospital Review There is little debate that telemedicine has carved out a powerful niche in health care. Rapid growth of remote care models in recent years underscores the opportunity for both providers and patients alike. Yet, as health care organizations continue… read more

MARLTON, NJ – InSight Telepsychiatry’s Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Boyce has been appointed to the New Jersey Telehealth Review Commission. He is one of seven thought leaders asked to sit on the Commission. The Commission was established as part of the New Jersey telemedicine law that was passed in July… read more

Originally posted on mHealth Intelligence To Dr. Bruce Miewald, telemedicine licensure isn’t a means to acquire more patients and do more business. It’s an opportunity to reach out and help people in other parts of the country who need his expertise. The Coeur D’Alene, Idaho-based physician who specializes in child… read more

MARLTON, NJ –InSight Telepsychiatry is recognizing the outstanding performance of its providers through its first Provider of the Year Award. Maaz Siddiqui, M.D., a scheduled services telepsychiatry provider, and Suraya Kawadry, M.D., an on-demand services telepsychiatry provider, are the 2018 recipients. The InSight Provider of the Year Award is an… read more

Originally published on OPEN MINDS GETTYSBURG, Pa. (January 21, 2018) — OPEN MINDS announced InSight Telepsychiatry (InSight) as the newest bronze-level partner of The OPEN MINDS Circle–the award-winning online information and education platform with a user-base of over 150,000 health and human service executives. As part of the partnership, InSight, a national leader in… read more

By: Barry Doan Original article published on Benefits Pro The value of an employer’s health benefit strategy is intrinsically linked to its ability to address an employee’s total health—both physical and mental. That’s why overall wellness trends are shifting to better acknowledge the strong connection between a robust behavioral health care benefit and… read more

By: Geoffrey Boyce Originally published on Behavioral Healthcare Executive In the world of telehealth, what a difference a few years can make. The industry has moved from burgeoning to mainstream and is seen as a viable model for behavioral healthcare. In fact, industry professional shortages are catapulting adoption and use… read more

Over the course of a decade, the use of online health care has evolved rapidly both in popularity and technologically. Today, there is a widespread acceptance for easy access to care across the continuum through telehealth, especially with the treatment of behavioral health. Telepsychiatry has given those that have limited… read more

By: James Varrell, M.D. Originally published on Arizona Telemedicine Program  As a child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing in person for a number of years, and eventually making the shift to telepsychiatry, I have observed the subtle differences and nuances between the two mediums of care. In my experience, telepsychiatry can… read more

InSight Telepsychiatry Hosts Webinar on the Implications of the Recently Passed New Jersey Telemedicine Legislation Marlton, NJ – On December 5th, 2017 InSight Telepsychiatry hosted a webinar titled “What NJ’s Telemedicine Policy Means for Behavioral Health.” The webinar recording can be accessed here. After viewing the webinar, participants will: Understand… read more

By: Jeanine Miles, LPC Original article published on NAMI Unprecedented need exists for child and adolescent mental health services in today’s communities, however, parents have limited options at their disposal. Shortages of child psychologists and psychiatrists are leaving our most vulnerable populations without care. Currently, all U.S. states are facing… read more

Original article published on Becker’s Health IT & CIO Review By: Mark Alter, M.D. Today’s hospital emergency departments (EDs) are facing a perfect storm of behavioral health challenges. A combination of professional shortages and rapid growth in need for behavioral health services is creating significant supply and demand issues across… read more

Delaware is known as the “First State” since it was the first colony to ratify the United States Constitution, but that motto can also apply to another bold step undertaken in the state more recently. A few years back, Delaware became the first state to merge telepsychiatry with assertive community… read more

InSight Telepsychiatry was mentioned in the print version of Telemedicine Magazine’s article, “The Massive Benefits of Tele-Psych Have Yet to Be Realized.” The article, published in June 2017 (Issue #9), describes how the decrease in providers and increase in demand is causing healthcare companies to create tele-psych networks. It goes… read more

Behavioral health emergencies affecting whole communities can arise suddenly and can be as unpredictable as the weather. Recent natural disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria serve as reminders that all communities are vulnerable to the kind of crisis exposure that turns lives upside down and results in extensive… read more

Lake City, IA – Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, a general medical and surgical hospital with 25 beds, launched a telepsychiatry program this week to increase access to psychiatric care. Located in Calhoun County, Lake City is a rural area with a shortage of mental health professionals, as designated by the… read more

By Dr. James Varrell The concept of “connected community” holds great potential for elevating and improving behavioral health outcomes for all patients. Connected communities proactively address a patient’s whole health—both physical and mental—and benefit from a comprehensive, multi-faceted behavioral health strategy. Health care leaders recognize the potential of these models… read more

By: Geoffrey Boyce Value-based care and the concept of connected health care communities go hand-in-hand. It is simply not possible to extract the full “value” of forward-looking care delivery models without a strategy that addresses patients’ whole health—both physical and behavioral—across the entire continuum. Connected community models achieve this objective… read more

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is holding its bi-monthly Telehealth Capitol Connection (TCC) briefing on September 13, 2017, sponsored by InSight Telepsychiatry. TCC was launched by ATA and their Senior Policy Consultant Neal Neuberger as a result of “growing interest in using telemedicine to improve health care… read more

Philadelphia, PA – Family Service Association of Bucks County launched an outpatient telepsychiatry program to increase efficiency and access to psychiatric care for adults, children and adolescents across four of their locations in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The telepsychiatry program is launched in partnership with InSight, a national telepsychiatry service provider… read more

With a dwindling supply of psychiatrists nationwide, telepsychiatry services are starting to become more mainstream It was nearly 20 years ago when a clinician (non-psychiatrist) brought up the notion of telepsychiatry to James Varrell, M.D., a licensed psychiatrist himself who at the time didn’t know much about the telemedicine subsector…. read more

LONG BEACH, CA – Center for Family Guidance, PC, a comprehensive behavioral health organization (stylized as CFG), will be presenting at the OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute, taking place from August 15-16 in Long Beach, CA. The OPEN MINDS Management Best Practices Institute brings together executives, thought leaders, industry… read more

WASHINGTON, DC – Geoffrey Boyce, Executive Director of InSight Telepsychiatry, spoke at the National Governors Association (NGA) Rural Health Learning Collaborative meeting on August 9 in Washington, D.C. A renowned national thought leader in the telemedicine industry, Boyce was invited to speak of a range of topics about InSight and… read more

By: Scott Baker, MBA, InSight Business Innovations Manager The link between behavioral health and medical outcomes is well understood. Providing behavioral health services can help keep some medical conditions in check and prevent hospitalizations and readmissions. However, more than half of US counties are currently without any psychiatrists, resulting in… read more

HERSHEY, PA – Franklin Family Services, a network of outpatient behavioral health clinics in Pennsylvania, launched a telepsychiatry program this week to increase access to psychiatric care in several of their locations (Carlisle and Camp Hill). Telepsychiatry is the delivery of psychiatry through real time videoconferencing. It is proven to… read more

By: Joel Friedman, PhD For more than 25, years I have had the opportunity to provide outpatient behavioral healthcare services. During that time, I have observed the tremendous benefits thousands of individuals receive through access to care. My colleagues and I have the privilege of being a part of the… read more

Mental Health Weekly By: Gary Enos As administrators of a general hospital with no specialized psychiatric unit, leaders at Chester County Hospital in eastern Pennsylvania had become accustomed to a waiting game for psychiatric consultation when a patient with clear mental health needs presented in their emergency department. As is… read more

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed Bill No. A1464 and S291/652/1954 on July 21st which allows for the practice and reimbursement of telemedicine and telehealth across the state. Before being signed by the governor, the telemedicine bill had bipartisan support and was passed unanimously through the New… read more

By James Varrell, MD The United States is facing a severe shortage of psychiatrists, in which 55 percent of counties nationwide currently have no psychiatrists available, according to a new report. This shortage is impacting the country’s health care system, particularly for primary-care doctors, who increasingly have to assume these… read more

By James Varrell, M.D. | Jul. 07, 2017 – Original article on NAMI.org/Blog Anna struggled to leave her home because of her severe anxiety and depression. Because her psychiatrist’s office was more than an hour away, the stress of commuting often made Anna’s symptoms worse. Anna needed a more practical treatment option and believed… read more

KALAMAZOO, MI – Representatives from InSight Telepsychiatry participated in a grand rounds presentation for the Department of Psychiatry at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker, M.D. School of Medicine. This was the first time the School of Medicine held a presentation on the topic of telepsychiatry. The presenters were Randy McCloud… read more

WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) JUNE 16, 2017 – Olivia Boyce, marketing and communications manager at InSight Telepsychiatry, spoke at the Mental Health America (MHA) 2017 Annual Conference held in Washington, D.C. She discussed the mental health landscape in Montana and presented on an innovative program that the MHA of Montana Chapter… read more

BROWNS MILLS, NJ – Dr. Jim Varrell, InSight’s Medical Director spoke at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Brown Mills, NJ during grand rounds. Dr. Varrell gave a presentation on applications of telepsychiatry in hospital settings to an audience of doctors, residents and other behavioral health professionals. Deborah Heart… read more

BILLINGS, MT – Located in south central Montana, Yellowstone County is Montana’s most populous with an estimated 144,797 residents in 2009, according to the Montana Department of Commerce. The Yellowstone County Detention Facility brings six hours a week of InSight telepsychiatry services to their inmates from Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Renée… read more

By James Varrell, MD HOW TELEPSYCHIATRY CAN HELP Due to trends in mental health advocacy and growing clinical evidence, people are increasingly recognizing the benefits of psychiatry and behavioral health care. For example, a 2012 study published in Contingencies measured the cost of a single employee’s depression over a two-year… read more

Written by Scott Baker, MBA, Business Innovations Manager, InSight Telepsychiatry Today’s hospital and health system executives increasingly recognize the importance of a “connected community”—one that proactively supports the overall physical and behavioral health of patients throughout the care continuum. These models provide the optimal framework for improving outcomes and lowering… read more

By Christina Hernandez Sherwood One is a father who knew there had to be a way to remotely diagnose his daughter’s chronic ear infections. Another is a metropolitan healthcare system expanding its reach through virtual care. There are telehealth advocates working to promote the field across the country, and a… read more

InSight Telepsychiaty and NewPoint Behavioral Healthcare Continue to Reduce Emergency Department Wait Times with Telepsychiatry for 15 Years MARLTON, NJ — After 15 years of service, InSight Telepsychiatry and NewPoint Behavioral Healthcare continue to provide successful telepsychiatry services to individuals requiring emergency behavioral healthcare. As a New Jersey designated screening… read more