Judith Pomeroy has regular panic attacks, nightmares, and sometimes feels like she just has to get through hour by hour. Key points: A Medicare loading helping psychiatrists bulk bill tele-health consults with rural and regional patients was cut in January Psychiatrists say it’s making care and treatment virtually inaccessible for many patients […]
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‘It makes it very difficult’: Shortage of mental health professionals persists as need grows
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — When the school year started, Dr. Karen Barbee knew she was going to be busy. Barbee operates Renaissance Wellness Services, which primarily provides mental health services in public schools. “I remember warning my staff at the beginning of the school year in August that we were […]
Justice Department Announces Enforcement Action Charging 12 Medical Professionals with Opioid Distribution Offenses | OPA
The Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, today announced criminal charges against 14 defendants in eight federal districts across the United States for their alleged involvement in crimes related to the unlawful distribution of opioids. Twelve of the defendants were medical professionals at the time […]
Local church and mental health professionals give resources to residents for mental health awareness month
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Each year approximately 8 million people die due to struggles with mental illness. Music star Naomi Judd was outspoken about her battle with mental illness—and often spoke about signs family’s should look out for if a loved one is having a hard time with depression and anxiety. […]
COVID-19 pandemic forced many health professionals to turn to telemedicine
Telemedicine use in Oklahoma grew significantly as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, according to an online survey conducted by the Oklahoma State Medical Association in 2020. The results of the survey, with 370 physicians responding, indicate that 84% did not use telemedicine prior to the pandemic, but after […]