86: The good and the (unintentionally) bad of virtual behavioral health investment

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already-bad behavioral health crisis in the United States, which has led the health care industry to invest heavily in virtual telehealth—an investment that could do a lot a good, but isn't without its risks. In this episode, Rae sits down with Advisory Board's Nick Cericola and Clare Wirth to talk about the potential consequences that could come with the health industry's recent investment in virtual behavioral health. Links: Investors are pouring money into virtual behavioral health companies—good news for many patients, but not without risks A year into the pandemic, here’s how behavioral health care is changing—for the worse and for the better Ep. 23: How behavioral health in the US is affected by Covid-19 Radio Advisory Playlist: Behavioral health episodes