How Geisinger is Transforming Rural Mental Healt
Dawn Zieger, VP of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Geisinger Health, and our host, Chris Hemphill discuss the critical importance of improving behavioral health access in rural communities. Key Takeaways: Expanding virtual behavioral health services has been pivotal in delivering care to rural areas where other options are limited. Identifying and addressing gaps in care to ensure that services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, regardless of their location. By embodying a consumer-driven model for behavioral health care, Geisinger plans to streamline care delivery, reduce waitlists, and provide timely intervention before crises escalate