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Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities

Description
Reviews the barriers to mental and substance use disorder treatment and services in rural communities. Presents ways telehealth can address these barriers and discusses the challenges in implementing telehealth services in rural areas. Addresses differences in state policies for telemedicine coverage through private insurance.
Citation
SAMHSA In Brief, 9(2)
Date
2016
Type
Document
Organization
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Tagged as
Access · Behavioral health · Legislation and regulations · Telehealth

Organizations (1)

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, view details