Behavioral health care remains stagnant in its advancement, leaving countless patients to struggle without help. Cardiology, orthopedics, endocrinology, and other specialties of physical medicine have embraced emerging technology, and people are living longer, more active lives because of it. In comparison, mental health seems stuck in the past, displaying overreliance on the same tools it has for decades: therapy and medication.

The standard of care options are effective but do not address the real obstacles present for many patients in need, and for many aren’t the right fit. A reason for this lack of advancement is attributed to the lack of support (in terms of reimbursement) by health plans for new tools that have been developed. The good news is the Department of Health and Human Ser

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