A recent study used data from cell phone apps and watches, brain activity and lifestyle factors to generate predictions of depression; results could lead to individualized treatment plans for mental health.
SDOH program impacts run the gamut from a reduction in claims cost and inpatient stays to an improvement in quality scores, which are affected by things like a member’s housing stability or preventative care usage. Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms help identify open care gaps or at-risk populations.
Mental health technology startup, Opeeka announced today the addition of Jonna Ward and Jon Coss to its board of directors
The pandemic exerted a significant impact on the mental and emotional health of many Californians with low incomes, especially those who already considered their mental health to be “fair or poor.” More than half of respondents with low incomes (53%) who rated their prepandemic mental health as “fair or poor” reported worse mental health since the start of the pandemic.
Mental health tracking technology company Opeeka Inc. has raised $2 million from angel investors in a seed round that closed Friday.
Mental health is a hot topic these days and investors have taken note. Opeeka, an outcomes management software for mental health care providers, announced this week the close of $2 million in seed round funding led by a reputable group of strategic investors.
It’s never too late to talk about mental health and it’s certainly not too late to act on it – and by working alongside peers, healthcare experts and leaders in this field, we can effect real change and monitor progress (good and bad) properly.
Wearables can measure behavior, language, facial expressions and voice tonality, creating data sets that are unlocking deeper understanding of the day-to-day fluctuations in a person’s wellbeing. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing can make diagnostic assessments based on this data, allowing new possibilities for early intervention.
Regulatory policy from Health and Human Services (HHS), coupled with patient demands for a more tech-forward healthcare experience, are accelerating interoperability and each patient’s ability to control their health data.
Healthcare organizations today need to think smart when it comes to connecting with the communities they serve. They must find innovative means to amplify communications and connect efficiently yet meaningfully on an individual basis that will help lead to greater patient engagement among underserved and at-risk populations. Clearly, text messaging is a 21st century tool that can help providers change behaviors, reduce readmissions, and get patients the care they need.
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