ATA Publishes Action Brief on Telebehavioral Health
An IT Project Manager at TelePlus Healthcare in Summit, New Jersey, Phil Manfredo maintains knowledge of diverse networks, operating systems, and computer security solutions. In addition to his professional responsibilities at TelePlus Healthcare, Phil Manfredo holds membership to industry organizations such as the American Telemedicine Society.
The American Telemedicine Society (ATA) is dedicated to supporting the telehealth system with the goal of enhancing its capabilities to better serve both telehealth patients and professionals. Among its recent activities, the ATA announced it had published the action brief “Telebehavioral Health for Employers: Proven Approach Improves Outcomes, Boosts Productivity, and Lowers Costs,” the second in a production of action briefs. The brief furnishes information on the benefits and impact of the telehealth system for organizations and employers.
In the announcement, the chief executive officer of the ATA, Ann Mond Johnson, highlighted the cost savings the system can provide. She estimated current healthcare spending could be reduced by around 20 percent by making mental health services, including telebehavioral health solutions, more available. The action brief can be seen by visiting americantelemed.org.
The American Telemedicine Society (ATA) is dedicated to supporting the telehealth system with the goal of enhancing its capabilities to better serve both telehealth patients and professionals. Among its recent activities, the ATA announced it had published the action brief “Telebehavioral Health for Employers: Proven Approach Improves Outcomes, Boosts Productivity, and Lowers Costs,” the second in a production of action briefs. The brief furnishes information on the benefits and impact of the telehealth system for organizations and employers.
In the announcement, the chief executive officer of the ATA, Ann Mond Johnson, highlighted the cost savings the system can provide. She estimated current healthcare spending could be reduced by around 20 percent by making mental health services, including telebehavioral health solutions, more available. The action brief can be seen by visiting americantelemed.org.
