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U.S. Prepares Launch of a National Three-Digit Number for the Mental Health Crisis Hotline

As the federal government prepares to launch the national three-digit number “988” for the mental health crisis hotline next month, a new KFF analysis shows that suicide death rates increased by 12 percent in the decade from 2010 to 2020 — with death rates rising the fastest among people of color, younger individuals, and people who live in rural areas.

Evrysdi™ Approved for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Home Treatment

The FDA has approved Evrysdi™ (risdiplam), the first at-home, orally administered treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in children and adults

Stroke and Altered Mental State Increase Risk of Death for COVID-19 Patients

People hospitalized with COVID-19 and neurological problems including stroke and confusion, have a higher risk of dying than other COVID-19 patients

HealthTap Introduces Virtual Primary Care that Prioritizes Uninsured and Underinsured Populations in the U.S.

Because HealthTap connects patients with doctors using their dynamic matching technology, it’s extremely efficient and therefore low-cost virtual care