How TeleHealth Powered by MedOptions is Transforming Behavioral Health Treatment in Rural Communities By: Randy DioGuardi, MBA, Director of Telehealth One of the biggest obstacles to quality behavioral health care for patients in rural areas is their location. While shortages of mental health care providers are an issue nation-wide (see this data from The Henry […]
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Proven to Be Highly Effective in Treating Depression in Geriatric Patients By: Laura P. Etre, Psy.D. Chief Psychology Officer In a study published by the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JAMDA) in April, it has been shown via a randomized, controlled trial that cognitive behavioral psychotherapy (CBT) is not only […]
3rd annual Brain Ball benefit and VIP Reception Click on images to view photo gallery
New London Walk To End Alzheimer’s Join MedOptions in going purple on Friday June 23rd! We hope to see everyone at the New London Walk To End Alzheimer’s Saturday September 16th at Ocean Beach Park. See you all there!
National Nurses Week 2017 National Nurses week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. During this special week, we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the amazing nurses who are part of the MedOptions team and the teams at our partner facilities. Day in and day […]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2016 Contact: Heather Laude, Communications Director Telephone: (800) 370 -3651 ext. 1112 Email: HLaude@medoptionsinc.com MEDOPTIONS EXPERIENCING GROWTH AND INCREASED DEMAND IN ITS TELEHEALTH DIVISION, MEDOPTIONS CONNECT™ OLD LYME, CT – (eReleases) – MedOptions, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health services to skilled nursing, long-term care and assisted living facilities, […]
MedOptions to Host Job Fair July 28-29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2016 Contact: Heather Laude, Communications Director MedOptions Telephone: (800) 370 -3651 ext. 1112 Email: HLaude@medoptionsinc.com MEDOPTIONS SELECTS WECOUNSEL TO BE PRIMARY PROVIDER OF TELEHEALTH SOFTWARE FOR MEDOPTIONS CONNECTTM OLD LYME, CONN. – (PR Newswire) – MedOptions, the nation’s largest outsourced provider of behavioral health services to skilled nursing and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2016 Contact: Heather Laude, Communications Director MedOptions Telephone: (800) 370 -3651 ext. 1112 Email: HLaude@medoptionsinc.com MEDOPTIONS TO ACQUIRE VERICARE, CREATING A NATIONAL PROVIDER OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES OLD LYME, CT and SAN DIEGO, CA – (eReleases) – MedOptions, the nation’s largest outsourced provider of behavioral health […]
MedOptions CEO, Ed Mercadante, speaks out on WNPR’s show Where We Live to raise awareness and educate the public on the need for improved behavioral health for seniors. Click here to link to the show: “As America Grays, Mental Health Concerns Grow“
MedOptions’ Tip of the Month Tip #1: “Low hanging fruit” Short-term Patients: As a starting point, focus on patients for Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) who have recently been admitted from the hospital on antipsychotic medication (i.e. for Delirium). Long-term Residents: As a starting point, work with your pharmacy consultants to identify residents with Dementia who […]