Telemedicine allows for treatment of any condition that does not require physical presence to treat. Psychiatry is uniquely suitable for telemedicine practice. Therapy, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment for nearly every psychological disorder — whether related to mood, anxiety, cognitive functioning, substance dependency, etc. — can be conducted via telepsychiatric sessions. Telepsychiatry has the added benefit of allowing for specialists to conference in from anywhere in the country, or even the world, meaning that you can treat more specific, more esoteric, or more exotic conditions as needed.

Telemedicine allows for treatment of any condition that does not require physical presence to treat. Psychiatry is uniquely suitable for telemedicine practice. Therapy, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment for nearly every psychological disorder — whether related to mood, anxiety, cognitive functioning, substance dependency, etc. — can be conducted via telepsychiatric sessions. Telepsychiatry has the added benefit of allowing for specialists to conference in from anywhere in the country, or even the world, meaning that you can treat more specific, more esoteric, or more exotic conditions as needed.

Yes, telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person visits. In fact, studies have shown that telepsychiatry is effective for diagnosing mental disorders across ages — children, adults, and the elderly — and across ethnicities. Across studies, telepsychiatry has shown to provide clinical outcomes equivalent to face-to-face visits. Plus, across studies, diagnoses, and demographics, patients generally achieve improved symptoms and improved quality of life. In fact, telepsychiatry has advantages over in-person care. Video visits increase access to a psychiatric practitioner, and can assist with collaborative care. Even those in rural communities and remote areas of the world — in other words, geographies with sparse populations — can access specialty care with the help of telepsychiatry. Telepsychiatry is cost-effective. A study limited to the cost of providing clinical service has shown 10% reduction in cost per patient, when telepsychiatry was used versus in-person care. In the majority of studies, telepsychiatry is more cost-effective. And both patients and providers are satisfied with telepsychiatry video visits. Patients feel they get along with their provider ### Sources: * Hubley, S., Lynch, S. B., Schneck, C., Thomas, M., & Shore, J. (2016). Review of key telemental health outcomes. World journal of psychiatry, 6(2), 269. * Hilty DM, Ferrer DC, Parish MB, et al. The Effectiveness of telemental health: A 2013 review. Telemed J E Health 2013;(19):444-454. * Janca, 2000. Telepsychiatry: an update on technology & implications. Curr Op Psych 13: 591-7. * O'Reilly R, Bishop J, Maddox K, Hutchinson L, Fisman M, Takhar J. Is telepsychiatry equivalent to face-to-face psychiatry? Results from a randomized controlled equivalence trial. Psychiatr Serv. 2007;58(6):836-43. * Bashshur, R. L., Shannon, G. W., Bashshur, N., & Yellowlees, P. M. (2016). The empirical evidence for telemedicine interventions in mental disorders. Telemedicine and e-Health, 22(2), 87-113.

Yes, telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person visits. In fact, studies have shown that telepsychiatry is effective for diagnosing mental disorders across ages — children, adults, and the elderly — and across ethnicities. Across studies, telepsychiatry has shown to provide clinical outcomes equivalent to face-to-face visits. Plus, across studies, diagnoses, and demographics, patients generally achieve improved symptoms and improved quality of life. In fact, telepsychiatry has advantages over in-person care. Video visits increase access to a psychiatric practitioner, and can assist with collaborative care. Even those in rural communities and remote areas of the world — in other words, geographies with sparse populations — can access specialty care with the help of telepsychiatry. Telepsychiatry is cost-effective. A study limited to the cost of providing clinical service has shown 10% reduction in cost per patient, when telepsychiatry was used versus in-person care. In the majority of studies, telepsychiatry is more cost-effective. And both patients and providers are satisfied with telepsychiatry video visits. Patients feel they get along with their provider ### Sources: * Hubley, S., Lynch, S. B., Schneck, C., Thomas, M., & Shore, J. (2016). Review of key telemental health outcomes. World journal of psychiatry, 6(2), 269. * Hilty DM, Ferrer DC, Parish MB, et al. The Effectiveness of telemental health: A 2013 review. Telemed J E Health 2013;(19):444-454. * Janca, 2000. Telepsychiatry: an update on technology & implications. Curr Op Psych 13: 591-7. * O'Reilly R, Bishop J, Maddox K, Hutchinson L, Fisman M, Takhar J. Is telepsychiatry equivalent to face-to-face psychiatry? Results from a randomized controlled equivalence trial. Psychiatr Serv. 2007;58(6):836-43. * Bashshur, R. L., Shannon, G. W., Bashshur, N., & Yellowlees, P. M. (2016). The empirical evidence for telemedicine interventions in mental disorders. Telemedicine and e-Health, 22(2), 87-113.

Orbit Health psychiatric professionals strictly adhere to the federal and state guidelines that apply to their practices. Additionally, different states may implement and apply different guidelines specific to telepsychiatry. For example, telepsychiatry practitioners must carefully follow laws that regulate prescriptions for controlled substances. This is done by a rule called the “Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008,” enforced by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). The Ryan Haight Act requires a practitioner to conduct in-person medical evaluation before they can prescribe a controlled substance. Some exceptions apply for systems like federal healthcare providers at Indian Health System. With the COVID-19 public health emergency, an in-person medical evaluation is not feasible. This is where telepsychiatry has a protective advantage for clinical staff and for patients. For instance, the DEA will allow prescriptions to be issued for audiovisual telemedicine communication.

Orbit Health psychiatric professionals strictly adhere to the federal and state guidelines that apply to their practices. Additionally, different states may implement and apply different guidelines specific to telepsychiatry. For example, telepsychiatry practitioners must carefully follow laws that regulate prescriptions for controlled substances. This is done by a rule called the “Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008,” enforced by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency). The Ryan Haight Act requires a practitioner to conduct in-person medical evaluation before they can prescribe a controlled substance. Some exceptions apply for systems like federal healthcare providers at Indian Health System. With the COVID-19 public health emergency, an in-person medical evaluation is not feasible. This is where telepsychiatry has a protective advantage for clinical staff and for patients. For instance, the DEA will allow prescriptions to be issued for audiovisual telemedicine communication.

Yes. Our licensed psychiatrists are able to prescribe medications for patients they diagnose and treat remotely. Our providers will write and sign the prescriptions, which can then be transmitted to the clinic for local fulfilment.

Yes. Our licensed psychiatrists are able to prescribe medications for patients they diagnose and treat remotely. Our providers will write and sign the prescriptions, which can then be transmitted to the clinic for local fulfilment.

The psychiatric professionals at Orbit Health are among the best in the industry. They can provide clinical diagnoses, treatments, and effective outcomes, as well as increase community health in wellness, especially in underserved areas. The lack of physical proximity does not inhibit our experts’ ability to diagnose and treat patients suffering from any number of psychiatric conditions. The level of privacy and confidentiality is the same as in-person care. Research shows that telepsychiatry is just as effective as in-person, face-to-face care. Many patients, in fact, find that psychiatric treatment via videoconferencing is less intimidating or embarrassing. Patients, psychiatrists, and other professionals have all reported high levels of satisfaction with telepsychiatry since its inception.

The psychiatric professionals at Orbit Health are among the best in the industry. They can provide clinical diagnoses, treatments, and effective outcomes, as well as increase community health in wellness, especially in underserved areas. The lack of physical proximity does not inhibit our experts’ ability to diagnose and treat patients suffering from any number of psychiatric conditions. The level of privacy and confidentiality is the same as in-person care. Research shows that telepsychiatry is just as effective as in-person, face-to-face care. Many patients, in fact, find that psychiatric treatment via videoconferencing is less intimidating or embarrassing. Patients, psychiatrists, and other professionals have all reported high levels of satisfaction with telepsychiatry since its inception.

Orbit Health offers all of the key psychiatric services to all 50 states. Weekday, weekend, on-call, overnight, flexible, subspecialty care, consultation, remote medical director. * **Community outpatient & inpatient services:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists to your ED via high quality videoconferencing technology. To the patient, this is no different than having an onsite psychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into your electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/outpatient-and-community-clinics/) * **Addiction Treatment Centers:** Telepsychiatrists are made available to clinics and residential treatment programs. Face-to-face appointments with patients happen virtually, and will look and feel almost identical to in-person appointments. The telepsychiatrists are also available to consult with other members of the treatment team via videoconference. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/addiction-treatment-centers/) * **Emergency Departments & Crisis Centers:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists to your ED via high quality videoconferencing technology. To the patient, this is no different than having an onsite psychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into your electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/emergency-departments-and-crisis-centers/) * **Skilled Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists at the patient’s bedside via high quality videoconferencing technology. From the patient’s perspective, there is little difference between an appointment with an onsite psychiatrist and that of a telepsychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into the electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/skilled-nursing-facilities-and-assisted-living/) * **Forensic Telepsychiatry Services:** In many cases, forensic evaluations and testimony can be accomplished remotely, via videoconferencing. Forensic telepsychiatry makes sense, and it saves time and money. Attorneys and judges are increasingly accepting the concept of forensic telepsychiatry as a convenient and effective way to utilize expert testimony. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/forensic-telepsychiatry-services/)

Orbit Health offers all of the key psychiatric services to all 50 states. Weekday, weekend, on-call, overnight, flexible, subspecialty care, consultation, remote medical director. * **Community outpatient & inpatient services:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists to your ED via high quality videoconferencing technology. To the patient, this is no different than having an onsite psychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into your electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/outpatient-and-community-clinics/) * **Addiction Treatment Centers:** Telepsychiatrists are made available to clinics and residential treatment programs. Face-to-face appointments with patients happen virtually, and will look and feel almost identical to in-person appointments. The telepsychiatrists are also available to consult with other members of the treatment team via videoconference. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/addiction-treatment-centers/) * **Emergency Departments & Crisis Centers:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists to your ED via high quality videoconferencing technology. To the patient, this is no different than having an onsite psychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into your electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/emergency-departments-and-crisis-centers/) * **Skilled Nursing Facilities & Assisted Living:** Orbit Health provides telepsychiatrists at the patient’s bedside via high quality videoconferencing technology. From the patient’s perspective, there is little difference between an appointment with an onsite psychiatrist and that of a telepsychiatrist. The doctor reviews the medical record, meets with the patient, and submits the clinical documentation directly into the electronic medical record. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/skilled-nursing-facilities-and-assisted-living/) * **Forensic Telepsychiatry Services:** In many cases, forensic evaluations and testimony can be accomplished remotely, via videoconferencing. Forensic telepsychiatry makes sense, and it saves time and money. Attorneys and judges are increasingly accepting the concept of forensic telepsychiatry as a convenient and effective way to utilize expert testimony. [Read More](https://www.orbithealth.com/telepsychiatry-services/forensic-telepsychiatry-services/)

In addition to the obvious benefit of being able to see a mental health professional while under quarantine, telepsychiatry offers many additional advantages to traditional mental health care. Telepsychiatry can be much more economically feasible for many individuals who are unable to afford mental health care. Seeing a doctor from the comfort of your home eliminates the need to deal with travel, lost work hours, childcare, and other expenses that may arise from the need to travel to a specific location. It can also lead to lower co-pays by reducing overhead costs for mental healthcare providers. Telepsychiatry also brings mental health care to regions that are currently under-served, such as rural areas. Not every locale has licensed, available mental healthcare professionals, and telepsychiatry allows qualified professionals to treat patients anywhere they can find an internet connection. Moreover, telepsychiatry can help to escape some of the stigma associated with mental health care. Patients do not need to drive to a hospital or medical office and sit in a waiting room with strangers while at their most vulnerable. Instead, patients can simply log on and connect directly with their mental healthcare professionals. If you are an administrator of a health system or a healthcare provider in need of a way to deliver mental health services, [reach out to Orbit Health](https://www.orbithealth.com/contact-us/) to discuss how telepsychiatry can expand your options for healthcare delivery and meet the needs of patients in today’s challenging environment.

In addition to the obvious benefit of being able to see a mental health professional while under quarantine, telepsychiatry offers many additional advantages to traditional mental health care. Telepsychiatry can be much more economically feasible for many individuals who are unable to afford mental health care. Seeing a doctor from the comfort of your home eliminates the need to deal with travel, lost work hours, childcare, and other expenses that may arise from the need to travel to a specific location. It can also lead to lower co-pays by reducing overhead costs for mental healthcare providers. Telepsychiatry also brings mental health care to regions that are currently under-served, such as rural areas. Not every locale has licensed, available mental healthcare professionals, and telepsychiatry allows qualified professionals to treat patients anywhere they can find an internet connection. Moreover, telepsychiatry can help to escape some of the stigma associated with mental health care. Patients do not need to drive to a hospital or medical office and sit in a waiting room with strangers while at their most vulnerable. Instead, patients can simply log on and connect directly with their mental healthcare professionals. If you are an administrator of a health system or a healthcare provider in need of a way to deliver mental health services, [reach out to Orbit Health](https://www.orbithealth.com/contact-us/) to discuss how telepsychiatry can expand your options for healthcare delivery and meet the needs of patients in today’s challenging environment.

Telepsychiatry is the delivery of psychiatric care remotely using technology, usually through videoconferencing platforms. It can involve mental health evaluations, therapy, medication management, and patient education. Telepsychiatry is the fastest growing sector of the telemedicine and is the future of mental health care. Telepsychiatry is a form of telemedicine that generally refers to the delivery of psychiatric assessment and care via telecommunication, typically using videoconferencing software. The practice of telepsychiatry has been in development since well before the pandemic quarantines, as an effort to account for the millions of Americans who suffer from mental illnesses but are unable to get proper psychiatric care. Telepsychiatry brings mental health care to individuals who are unable to see a medical professional in person for any of a variety of reasons, including the cost and availability of travel, incarceration, or contagion. Now, with shelter orders and quarantines keeping medical offices closed and people restricted to their homes, telepsychiatry provides a promising alternative to in-person psychiatric care.

Telepsychiatry is the delivery of psychiatric care remotely using technology, usually through videoconferencing platforms. It can involve mental health evaluations, therapy, medication management, and patient education. Telepsychiatry is the fastest growing sector of the telemedicine and is the future of mental health care. Telepsychiatry is a form of telemedicine that generally refers to the delivery of psychiatric assessment and care via telecommunication, typically using videoconferencing software. The practice of telepsychiatry has been in development since well before the pandemic quarantines, as an effort to account for the millions of Americans who suffer from mental illnesses but are unable to get proper psychiatric care. Telepsychiatry brings mental health care to individuals who are unable to see a medical professional in person for any of a variety of reasons, including the cost and availability of travel, incarceration, or contagion. Now, with shelter orders and quarantines keeping medical offices closed and people restricted to their homes, telepsychiatry provides a promising alternative to in-person psychiatric care.

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Has research been done to prove telepsychiatry works? What’s the evidence base?

Yes, telepsychiatry is comparable to in-person visits. In fact, studies have shown that telepsychiatry is effective for diagnosing mental disorders across ages — children, adults, and the elderly — and across ethnicities.

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Is telepsychiatry subject to specific guidelines and laws?

Telepsychiatry practitioners follow federal and state guidelines, such as the Ryan Haight Act for controlled substance prescriptions, and the COVID-19 public health emergency exemptions.

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Is special software and training needed?

When you contract with Orbit Health, we will provide your medical practice with all of the software and training necessary to implement our telepsychiatry services. The process is simple and requires very little setup.

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Where do patients receive treatment?

Patients can visit their local clinic, medical office, or hospital. Wherever you can set up a private space for video conferencing, patients can comfortably sit and engage with our mental health professionals.

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Can medication be prescribed via telepsychiatry?

Yes. Our licensed providers are able to prescribe medications for patients they diagnose and treat remotely.

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Is telepsychiatry as effective as in-person sessions?

Research shows that telepsychiatry is just as effective as in-person, face-to-face care. Many patients, in fact, find that psychiatric treatment via videoconferencing is less intimidating or embarrassing.

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Do I need specialized equipment for telepsychiatry?

In order to implement telepsychiatry, you need only a solid internet connection (DSL, cable, T1 or higher) and a device capable of videoconferencing. While a laptop or PC with a good web camera and microphone are preferable, a tablet or even a smartphone can work in a pinch for teleconferencing.

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