in Phoenix, Arizona Magellan Healtha managed health care system, announced last week that it would provide California Blue Shield and Western Health Advantage Members visit from home Ria Healthalcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment services. Magellan Health works with health plans and other managed care organizations as well as employers, unions, and various military and government agencies and third-party administrators.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Ria Health offers everything from video chat coaching to alcohol and drug visits. The platform allows users to track drinking. The goal is to move users from high-risk behaviors to low-risk behaviors, They are not required to fully abstain unless they choose to.
“Ria Health treatment options are determined by peer-reviewed clinical evidence. Evidence shows that combining medications with psychosocial support can help patients achieve effective outcomes,” Ria Health CEO Tom Nix said in an email provided by a representative Say. “When it comes to support provided by community programs or non-medical approaches, our care teams neither believe nor believe. That’s what we mean by being philosophically agnostic.”
A medical team – including a licensed nurse or doctor – creates a custom plan for each Ria member. The plan can include medication, counseling and support groups, and weekly 15-minute exams. Additionally, Ria sends users a Bluetooth breathalyzer connected to a smartphone app to track alcohol consumption.
Caroline Carney, President and Chief Medical Officer of Magellan Behavioral Health, announced the partnership.
For those with Aussie dollars, this partnership comes at a critical time.The pandemic marks a increased alcohol Consumption in the United States and related consequences for personal health, including physical and mental health.
“As the pressures of the pandemic exacerbate the dramatic increase in harmful drinking, the need for effective, evidence-based treatment options is greater than ever,” Ria Health CEO Tom Nix said in the release. “Our Programs have been clinically proven to help people reduce harmful drinking, with an average patient’s blood alcohol level reduced by 75%. We will expand these services to Magellan Health’s California network and reach more patients [who] need help. “
Ria isn’t the only one looking to offer convenient AUD treatment at home and virtually.Other companies include Alavida Health, Lion Rock Restorationand monumentto name a few.
“Even before the pandemic, we were seeing an increase in demand for mental health and addiction services. Now, we are beginning to understand the true impact of the pandemic through surveys and using data showing problematic drinking and medical treatment of drinking Complications have increased. There has never been a more important time to identify and treat alcohol use disorder,” Carney said.
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